Lennox Appoints Tracy Embree to Board of Directors

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Lennox (NYSE: LII) has appointed Tracy Embree to its board of directors, effective May 22, 2025. Embree, the former President of Otis Americas, brings extensive experience in industrial strategy, emerging technologies, and sustainable solutions. Her background includes leadership roles at Otis Worldwide Corporation, where she managed New Equipment and Service businesses across the Americas, and a 23-year tenure at Cummins Inc., where she served as President of the Distribution Business.

Embree holds a chemical engineering degree from MIT and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She previously served on the Louisiana-Pacific Corporation Board for 10 years until May 2025 and is a founding member of Extraordinary Women on Boards (EWOB).

DALLAS, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennox (NYSE: LII) announced today the appointment of Tracy Embree to its board of directors, effective May 22, 2025. Ms. Embree is the former President of Otis Americas, the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company.

"We are thrilled to welcome Tracy to the Lennox Board of Directors," said Todd Teske, Lennox Board Chair. "Tracy's extensive experience in industrial strategy, emerging technologies, and sustainable solutions, combined with her operational expertise, makes her a valuable addition to our board."

"Tracy's leadership in complex manufacturing environments and proven track record of driving strategic growth align with our strategy at Lennox. The addition of Tracy reflects our ongoing focus on Board refreshment and succession planning," said Karen Quintos, Chair of Lennox's Board Governance Committee.

Ms. Embree is the former President of Otis Americas, a division of Otis Worldwide Corporation, and was responsible for New Equipment and Service businesses throughout North and South America. Prior to joining Otis, she spent 23 years with Cummins Inc. in various global leadership roles, including President of the Distribution Business. Tracy served on the Louisiana-Pacific Corporation Board of Directors for 10 years until May 2025 and is a founding member of Extraordinary Women on Boards (EWOB).

Ms. Embree holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

About Lennox
Lennox (NYSE: LII) is a leader in energy-efficient climate-control solutions. Dedicated to sustainability and creating comfortable and healthier environments for our residential and commercial customers while reducing their carbon footprint, we lead the field in innovation with our cooling, heating, indoor air quality, and refrigeration systems. Additional information on Lennox is available at www.lennox.com. 

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FAQ

Who is Tracy Embree and when did she join Lennox's board of directors?

Tracy Embree, former President of Otis Americas, joined Lennox's board of directors effective May 22, 2025. She brings extensive experience in industrial strategy, emerging technologies, and sustainable solutions.

What is Tracy Embree's professional background before joining Lennox (LII)?

Tracy Embree served as President of Otis Americas and spent 23 years at Cummins Inc. in various global leadership roles, including President of the Distribution Business. She also served on Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's Board for 10 years until May 2025.

What are Tracy Embree's educational qualifications?

Tracy Embree holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Why did Lennox (LII) appoint Tracy Embree to its board?

Lennox appointed Tracy Embree due to her extensive experience in industrial strategy, emerging technologies, and sustainable solutions, as well as her operational expertise in complex manufacturing environments and track record of driving strategic growth.