Leadership shifts at Champion Homes (NYSE: SKY) after EVP retirement

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Champion Homes, Inc. announced that Executive Vice President, Operations Joseph Kimmell will retire from his role effective June 26, 2026. He will remain with the company as a consultant through August 31, 2026 to support an orderly transition, and one-third of his August 2025 restricted stock unit award will vest at the end of this consulting period.

To align leadership with its evolving operating model, the Board appointed Wade Lyall as Chief Sales Officer, John Kastanek as Chief Customer Experience Officer, and Andrew Houser as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, effective June 2, 2026. These leaders bring more than 25 years of experience each across sales, customer operations, manufacturing, and retail.

Champion Homes highlighted that it employs more than 9,300 team members and operates 129 retail and manufacturing locations, positioning the new leadership structure to coordinate customer experience, sales, and manufacturing across a broad North American footprint.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Retirement effective date: June 26, 2026 Consulting period end: August 31, 2026 RSU vesting portion: One-third of August 2025 RSU award +5 more

8 metrics

Retirement effective date June 26, 2026 Executive Vice President, Operations retirement date

Consulting period end August 31, 2026 End of Kimmell’s consulting services

RSU vesting portion One-third of August 2025 RSU award Vests at conclusion of consulting period

Team members 9,300 team members Company-wide workforce size

Retail and manufacturing locations 129 locations Retail and manufacturing locations across network

Manufacturing facilities 46 facilities Manufacturing facilities in U.S. and western Canada

Retail locations 84 retail locations Factory-direct retail business in the United States

Operating history More than 70 years Homebuilding experience

Key Terms

restricted stock unit, succession planning process, Chief Customer Experience Officer, factory-built housing, +2 more

6 terms

restricted stock unit financial

"one-third of the restricted stock unit award granted to Mr. Kimmell in August 2025 will vest"

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

succession planning process financial

"are the result of a thorough succession planning process"

The succession planning process is a strategic approach organizations use to identify and develop future leaders to ensure smooth transitions when key people leave or retire. It helps maintain stability and continuity, much like passing the torch in a relay race to ensure the team keeps moving forward without losing momentum. For investors, effective succession planning signals strong leadership continuity and long-term stability.

Chief Customer Experience Officer financial

"John Kastanek has been appointed Chief Customer Experience Officer of the Company"

factory-built housing financial

"a leading producer of factory-built housing in North America"

Factory-built housing is homes or residential units that are largely constructed in a controlled factory setting and then transported to a site for final assembly or installation. Like buying a pre-assembled appliance instead of building it piece by piece on-site, this method can lower costs, shorten delivery times, and improve quality consistency. Investors watch it because it can change construction economics, influence housing supply and pricing, and affect the profitability and risk profile of developers, builders, lenders and real estate owners.

manufactured and modular homes financial

"an innovative portfolio of manufactured and modular homes, ADUs, park-models and modular buildings"

factory-direct retail business financial

"operates a factory-direct retail business with 84 retail locations across the United States"

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Understanding 8-K Material Events →

06/02/2026 - 06:05 PM

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 01, 2026

    

CHAMPION HOMES, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Indiana	001-04714	35-1038277
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

755 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 1000
Troy, Michigan		48084
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

     Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (248) 614-8211

    

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	SKY	The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On June 1, 2026, Joseph Kimmell, Executive Vice President, Operations of Champion Homes, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his decision to retire from such position effective June 26, 2026 (the “Effective Date”). The Company has entered into an agreement with Mr. Kimmell to provide certain consulting services to the Company from the Effective Date through August 31, 2026 to ensure the orderly transition of his responsibilities. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, one-third of the restricted stock unit award granted to Mr. Kimmell in August 2025 will vest at the conclusion of his consulting period.

On June 1, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company made the following appointments effective as of June 2, 2026: Wade Lyall as Chief Sales Officer of the Company, John Kastanek as Chief Customer Experience Officer of the Company, and Andrew Houser as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing of the Company. The press release announcing such appointments is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.


99.1	Press Release issued by Champion Homes, Inc. on June 2, 2026
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


			Champion Homes, Inc.

Date:	June 2, 2026	By:	/s/ Laurel Krueger
			Laurel Krueger Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and Secretary

Exhibit 99.1

Champion Homes Announces Senior Leadership Appointments Across Customer Experience, Sales and Manufacturing

Troy, Michigan, June 2, 2026 /Business Wire/ -- Champion Homes, Inc. (NYSE: SKY) (“Champion Homes”) today announced several leadership appointments in connection with the retirement of Joseph Kimmell, Executive Vice President, Operations, effective June 26, 2026. Mr. Kimmell will remain available on a consulting basis through the end of August to help ensure a smooth transition. The following appointments reflect the Company’s planned approach to succession and leadership alignment as Champion continues to evolve its operating model across 9,300 team members and 129 retail and manufacturing locations:

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Wade Lyall has been appointed Chief Sales Officer

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John Kastanek has been appointed Chief Customer Experience Officer

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Andrew Houser has been appointed Senior Vice President, Manufacturing

“We are excited to announce these leadership appointments, which reflect the depth of talent across Champion and are the result of a thorough succession planning process,” said Tim Larson, President and CEO of Champion Homes. “Wade, John and Andrew bring valuable experience and a deep understanding of our business. By aligning leadership across customer experience, sales and manufacturing, we are strengthening our ability to serve customers, support our partners and execute across the business. With this team in place, we believe Champion is well positioned for its next phase of growth.”

Mr. Larson concluded, “We are grateful for Joe’s many contributions to Champion over nearly three decades. He has played an important leadership role across the Company and our manufacturing organization, including developing a strong team, and we appreciate his long-standing commitment to Champion and support in helping ensure a smooth transition.”

About Wade Lyall

With more than 25 years of industry leadership, Mr. Lyall has a deep understanding of the Company’s operations, having originally joined Champion as a Sales Manager. He previously served as General Manager at two plants in Georgia from 2002 to 2005, Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing from 2005 to 2012, Regional Vice President of the South Region from beginning in 2012 and Vice President of Sales and Business Development beginning in 2015. Mr. Lyall received a B.S. in Business Administration from East Carolina University.

About John Kastanek

Mr. Kastanek has more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning product management, engineering and customer operations across manufacturing, consumer products and connected technology. In his current role as Vice President of Marketing and Customer Operations at Champion Homes, he leads enterprise marketing, digital engagement, customer operations, go‑to‑market strategy and sales enablement. His responsibilities include customer insights and feedback systems that inform product, engineering, manufacturing and operational decisions across the organization. Prior to joining Champion, Mr. Kastanek spent 17 years at Polaris Industries in senior roles across service engineering, product management, global service operations and connected strategy. Mr. Kastanek received a B. S. in Engineering from the University of Minnesota and an MBA from UMN Carlson School of Management.

About Andrew Houser

Mr. Houser has spent more than 25 years of leadership experience across manufacturing and retail operations. In his current role as President of Retail Operations for Champion Homes, he oversees retail operations and the manufacturing facilities that make up Regional Builders Group. Mr. Houser joined Champion as part of the Company’s Regional Homes acquisition, which closed in October 2023, and has brought valuable insights to the broader Champion organization, including through key initiatives in the Texas region. Mr. Houser received his M.A. in Organizational Management from Dallas Baptist University.

About Champion Homes, Inc.

Champion Homes, Inc. (NYSE: SKY) is a leading producer of factory-built housing in North America and employs more than 9,300 people. With more than 70 years of homebuilding experience and 46 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and western Canada, Champion Homes is well positioned with an innovative portfolio of manufactured and modular homes, ADUs, park-models and modular buildings for the single-family, multi-family, and hospitality sectors.

In addition to its core home building business, Champion Homes provides construction services to install and set-up factory-built homes, operates a factory-direct retail business with 84 retail locations across the United States, and operates Star Fleet Trucking, providing transportation services to the manufactured housing and other industries from several dispatch locations across the United States.

Manufactured and Modular Homes

www.championhomes.com

www.skylinehomes.com

www.genesishomes.com

Park Model RVs

www.championparkmodelscabins.com

Star Fleet Trucking

www.starfleettrucking.com

Investor contact information:

Name: Ellen Kaleniecki, Head of Investor Relations

Email: investorrelations@championhomes.com

Phone: (248) 614-8211

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What leadership changes did Champion Homes (SKY) announce in this 8-K?

Champion Homes announced the retirement of Executive Vice President, Operations Joseph Kimmell on June 26, 2026. The Board also appointed Wade Lyall as Chief Sales Officer, John Kastanek as Chief Customer Experience Officer, and Andrew Houser as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing.

When is Champion Homes executive Joseph Kimmell retiring and will he remain involved?

Joseph Kimmell will retire as Executive Vice President, Operations effective June 26, 2026. He will remain available on a consulting basis through August 31, 2026 to help ensure a smooth transition of his responsibilities to the newly aligned leadership team.

Who is the new Chief Sales Officer at Champion Homes (SKY)?

Champion Homes appointed Wade Lyall as Chief Sales Officer effective June 2, 2026. Lyall brings more than 25 years of industry leadership, including prior roles as plant General Manager, Regional Vice President, and Vice President of Sales and Business Development within the company.

What is the role of the new Chief Customer Experience Officer at Champion Homes?

Champion Homes named John Kastanek as Chief Customer Experience Officer effective June 2, 2026. He will oversee customer experience, including marketing, digital engagement, customer operations, go-to-market strategy and sales enablement, building on his prior role leading marketing and customer operations.

How does Andrew Houser’s new position fit Champion Homes’ manufacturing strategy?

Andrew Houser was appointed Senior Vice President of Manufacturing effective June 2, 2026. He brings more than 25 years of manufacturing and retail leadership, overseeing retail operations and Regional Builders Group, with insights gained from the Regional Homes acquisition completed in October 2023.

How large is Champion Homes’ operational footprint mentioned in this filing?

Champion Homes reports more than 9,300 employees and 129 retail and manufacturing locations. Its operations include 46 manufacturing facilities in the United States and western Canada and 84 factory-direct retail locations, supporting its manufactured and modular housing and related services businesses.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Press Releases

EX-99.1 EX-99.1 19.7 KB