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IES Holdings appoints Matthew Simmes as CEO effective July 1, 2025
IES Holdings, Inc.
- Matthew Simmes, current President & COO, becomes President & CEO on July 1, 2025, succeeding Jeffrey Gendell.
- Jeffrey Gendell transitions to Executive Chairman, continuing to lead the Board and focus on strategy.
- Simmes has over 31 years at IES, previously President of Communications segment and COO since 2021.
- Succession follows a planned executive transition; Gendell had served as CEO since 2020.
- Simmes will also join the Board; compensation changes not yet determined.
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