Applied Products Names Feriancek President and CEO
John Feriancek’s appointment is the culmination of a multi-year succession plan at Applied Products, as Dan Horner and Brian Webb transition from their day-to-day roles with the company.
John Feriancek has been named president and CEO of Applied Products, Inc., effective January 1, 2021. He has served as chief financial officer of Applied Products, which operates under the Applied Adhesives and Applied Thermal Products Group tradenames, since 2017. Feriancek’s appointment is the culmination of a multi-year succession plan, as long-time CEO Dan Horner and President Brian Webb transition from their day-to-day roles with the company. Both Horner and Webb will remain active on the company’s board of directors and as substantial shareholders, alongside majority shareholder Goldner Hawn, a Minneapolis-based private investment firm.
“I am honored to be given the opportunity to lead Applied,” said Feriancek. “Our proven track-record of providing customers with industry leading adhesive and thermal product solutions, our strong supplier relationships, and the numerous opportunities for future growth have us well positioned for continued success. The future is bright for Applied and I look forward to leading the talented Applied team and continuing to serve as a partner to our customers and suppliers.”