There's been a change in leadership at Lowen Corporation, the Hutchison, KS-based manufacturer of signage and graphics. Ann Brown, president of Lowen and Gordon Brown, managing director of Lowen's Color Graphics Division have retired after 20 years with the company.
Mike Lowen, who founded the company in 1950, has returned to his previous role of president in addition to his current position as CEO and Chairman of the Board. Matt Lowen has been named Executive VP and COO.
Lowen has two divisions: Lowen Color Graphics designs and manufactures fleet, commercial and OEM graphics and Lowen Sign company makes real-estate yard signs and accessories.
According to founder Mike Lowen, “This move is part of the plan that was developed with our family business consulting firm three years ago. We have been working through a succession plan that ensures the continuous management of the company by our family in the future.” (Lowen Corporation: www.lowen.com)