---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-24-017476"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "PLOW"
cik: "0001287213"
company_name: "DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, INC"
filed_at: "2024-05-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-01T14:37:48.266315+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Douglas Dynamics CEO Bob McCormick retiring July 8; Chairman Janik to serve as Interim CEO

## Summary
- McCormick retires after 20 years; will consult through Dec 2024.
- James Janik named Executive Chairman then Interim President/CEO effective July 8.
- Janik receives $750K base salary and $865K RSU grant; CFO Lauber gets $1M RSU.
- Board to reduce size from 7 to 6 after McCormick's departure.
- Company evaluating internal/external candidates for permanent CEO.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-24-017476
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: PLOW
- cik: 0001287213
- company_name: DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, INC
- filed_at: 2024-05-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287213/000143774924017476/0001437749-24-017476-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287213/000143774924017476/plow20240516_8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Robert McCormick retired as President and Chief Executive Officer at DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, INC.
  - Action: retired
  - Role: President and Chief Executive Officer
  source text: On May 15, 2024, Robert (Bob) McCormick indicated his intent to retire as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Douglas Dynamics, Inc. (the “ Company ”), effective as of July 8, 2024 (the “ Retirement Date ”).
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287213/000143774924017476/0001437749-24-017476-index.htm
- Executive change
  James L. Janik was elected as Executive Chairman at DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, INC.
  - Action: elected
  - Role: Executive Chairman
  source text: The Company has announced the election of James L. Janik, current Chairman of the Board and the former President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of the Company, to serve as Executive Chairman from May 16, 2024 through the Retirement Date
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287213/000143774924017476/0001437749-24-017476-index.htm
- Executive change
  Robert McCormick retired as Director at DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, INC.
  - Action: retired
  - Role: Director
  source text: Effective as of the Retirement Date, Mr. McCormick will also retire from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “ Board ”).
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287213/000143774924017476/0001437749-24-017476-index.htm
- Executive change
  James L. Janik was appointed as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer at DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, INC.
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
  source text: after which Mr. Janik will serve as elected by the Board as the Company’s Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287213/000143774924017476/0001437749-24-017476-index.htm

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