September 29, 2015

Roseville, Minn. – Horton Holding, Inc., a global leader in airflow solutions, announced today the hiring of Cordell Dietz as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Mr. Dietz will be responsible for the company’s domestic and global operations, including strategic business development and overseeing the company’s expanding North American and European initiatives and facilities.

“The addition of Cordell strengthens our management team,” said Geert Henk Touw, President and CEO of Horton Holding, Inc. “His international experience and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to grow.”

Prior to joining Horton, Mr. Dietz spent 24 years with Valspar serving in multiple global leadership roles, most recently as Vice President, General Industrial – Americas.

Dietz earned a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of North Dakota. He also served with the United States Army Reserve.