Valmont Appoints William Eric Johnson as Chief Accounting Officer

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valmont^® Industries, Inc. (NYSE: VMI), a global leader that provides products and solutions to support vital infrastructure and advance agricultural productivity, today announced William “Eric” Johnson will join the company as Chief Accounting Officer effective October 20, 2025. Mr. Johnson will be an integral leader on the finance team overseeing the Company’s accounting and SEC reporting functions, and reporting directly to Tom Liguori, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Prior to joining Valmont, Mr. Johnson served as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller, and Principal Accounting Officer at Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), a leading $12 billion food and beverage company. Before that, he was Director of Internal Audit at Kiewit Corporation, a major construction and engineering firm. Mr. Johnson began his career at KPMG, where he spent more than 12 years in roles of increasing responsibility, including international audit experience in Europe and with global clients. He holds a Masters in Accountancy from the University of Missouri and is a Certified Public Accountant.

“Eric brings strong accounting and finance expertise, spanning large-scale manufacturing and project-driven businesses,” said Mr. Liguori. “He has a proven track record of leading large, global finance organizations, driving process improvement, and building high-performing teams. His deep controllership background, technical proficiency, and strong leadership will help us scale our finance organization and continue building the foundation for Valmont’s long-term growth.”

“Additionally, I’m pleased to share that Tim Francis has been appointed Strategic Leader, Process Optimization, reporting to Greg Turi, President, International Infrastructure. In this role, Tim will support strategic planning and business improvement initiatives across our international businesses. We appreciate his many contributions over the past decade and wish him success in his new role.”

About Valmont Industries, Inc.

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