Patrick Industries, Inc. Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
Rhea-AI Summary
Patrick Industries (NASDAQ: PATK) announced on January 5, 2026 that Matthew Filer, 53, has been appointed Executive Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, succeeding Andrew Roeder. Roeder informed the company on December 29, 2025 that he will step down and will remain with Patrick through the filing date of its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
Mr. Filer joined Patrick in November 2022, previously served as Interim CFO from May 2023 to March 2024, and was elected Chief Accounting Officer in May 2024. The company highlighted succession alignment, internal continuity, and Mr. Filer’s familiarity with Patrick’s finance function and end markets.
Positive
- Internal succession plan produced immediate CFO appointment
- Matthew Filer has long tenure at Patrick since Nov 2022
- Filer previously served as Interim CFO for May 2023–Mar 2024
- Outgoing CFO will remain through Form 10-K filing for FY2025
Negative
- Chief financial officer transition may cause short-term execution risk
- Change in CFO leadership announced effective after Dec 29, 2025 notice
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, PATK gained 1.60%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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PATK was up 1.84% with mixed peers: WHR +2.76%, HNI +1.72%, MBC +2.08%, SCS +0.62%, while MHK was roughly flat at -0.02%, suggesting company-specific focus around the CFO transition.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18 | Marine acquisitions | Positive | -0.6% | Completed QES and Egis acquisitions expanding marine electrical and integration capabilities. |
| Dec 01 | Investor conference | Neutral | +1.8% | Participation in Raymond James 2025 TMT and Consumer Conference with meetings and fireside chat. |
| Nov 20 | Dividend increase | Positive | +0.8% | Board approved higher regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.47 per share. |
| Nov 04 | Investor conferences | Neutral | +1.5% | Announced November meetings with investors at Baird and Truist conferences. |
| Nov 04 | Product launch | Positive | +2.0% | Rockford Fosgate unveiled new PUNCH Speaker Line targeting multiple vehicle fitments. |
Recent news skewed toward strategic growth, product launches, and capital returns, with mostly positive share reactions; the sole divergence followed marine-focused acquisitions.
Over the past few months, Patrick Industries reported several strategic and shareholder-focused developments. On Nov 4, 2025, it launched the Rockford Fosgate PUNCH speaker line, and on the same date outlined participation in multiple investor conferences. The Board later increased the quarterly dividend to $0.47 per share on Nov 20, 2025. Most recently, on Dec 18, 2025, Patrick expanded marine capabilities via two acquisitions. Today’s CFO transition follows a series of leadership and growth updates.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement outlines a planned CFO transition under Patrick’s executive succession plan, with the outgoing CFO remaining through the Form 10‑K filing for the year ended December 31, 2025. The incoming CFO has held multiple senior finance roles at the company since 2022, providing continuity. Recent history includes acquisitions, product launches, and a dividend increase. Investors may watch upcoming filings and leadership updates to gauge how the finance team supports ongoing strategic initiatives.
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Mr. Filer joined the Company as Senior Vice President of Finance in November 2022, served as Interim Executive Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of the Company from May 2023 to March 2024, and was elected Chief Accounting Officer in May 2024.
"The Board of Directors and I would like to thank Andy for his dedicated and humble service to the Company," said Andy Nemeth, Chief Executive Officer of Patrick. "Andy's leadership of our finance organization helped guide Patrick through the dynamic end-market conditions we experienced during his tenure, and he leaves behind a strong, capable team well positioned for the future. We wish him continued success and are confident that Matt's deep financial expertise, organizational leadership, and knowledge of Patrick and our end markets will serve us well into 2026 and beyond."
Mr. Roeder commented, "I would like to thank Andy and the entire Patrick team for the opportunity to be part of such a great organization. I have enjoyed my time at Patrick and believe this is the right time to pursue opportunities more closely aligned with my entrepreneurial and operational background. Matt has played an instrumental role in the success of the finance function, and I am confident he will be an exceptional CFO in executing the Company's business strategies going forward."
About Patrick Industries, Inc.
Patrick (NASDAQ: PATK) is a leading component solutions provider serving the RV, Marine, Powersports and Housing markets. Since 1959, Patrick has empowered manufacturers and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve next-level recreation experiences. Our customer-focused approach brings together design, manufacturing, distribution, and transportation in a full solutions model that defines us as a trusted partner. Patrick is home to more than 85 leading brands, all united by a commitment to quality, customer service, and innovation. Headquartered in
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain statements related to future results, our intentions, beliefs and expectations or predictions for the future, which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any projections of financial performance or statements concerning expectations as to future developments should not be construed in any manner as a guarantee that such results or developments will, in fact, occur. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statement will be realized or that actual results will not be significantly different from that set forth in such forward-looking statement. Information about certain risks that could affect our business and cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are contained in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and in the Company's Forms 10-Q for subsequent quarterly periods, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of this press release, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date on which it is made.
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