COLUMBUS, Ind. – Cummins announced on Wednesday morning that President and COO Rich Freeland will be retiring after 40 years of service with the company.
Freeland joined Cummins in 1979 as a second shift foreman in the Parts Distribution Center in Columbus after his graduation from Purdue University. Since then, he has spent his entire 40-year career with Cummins, where he eventually earned his role as Chief Operations Officer in 2014. Freeland will also resign from the Board of Directors of the company which will take effect on October 15.
“I want to personally thank Rich for his many contributions to Cummins and his friendship and support over the 25 years I have known and worked with him,” said Tom Linebarger, Chairman and CEO of Cummins Inc.