About

Kathryn V. Roedel has been an independent director of Columbus McKinnon since October 2017 and has served as Lead Independent Director since April 1, 2023; she is a member of the Human Capital, Compensation and Succession Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee. She contributes senior leadership, public-company governance and international supply-chain experience.

Ms. Roedel retired in 2016 as EVP, Chief Services and Fulfillment Officer of Sleep Number Corporation after 11 years there, holding roles including EVP, Products and Services and SVP, Global Supply Chain Officer, and earlier spent 22 years in VP and general-management operating roles at General Electric, including GE Healthcare and GE Information Services. She holds a mechanical engineering degree from Michigan State University.

Roles

Columbus Mckinnon Corp.
Lead Independent Director · Current role
October 2017–present
Sleep Number Corporation
EVP, Chief Services and Fulfillment Officer (and earlier EVP and SVP roles) · Retired in 2016 after 11 years.
General Electric
VP and General Management operating roles (GE Healthcare, GE Information Services) · 22-year career in B2B businesses.

External Roles

Generac Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNRC)
Director
2016 - present

Director Compensation

FY 2026
Fees earned or paid in cash
$135,000
Includes$90,000 annual cash retainer plus a Lead Independent Director fee
Stock awards
$130,006
FormCommon stock / RSUs granted with immediate vesting
Total
$265,006

Also at Columbus Mckinnon Corp.

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