ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – Zeeland- based automotive manufacturer Gentex Corporation announced the promotion of one of its employees to President and Chief Operating Officer on Tuesday.
Steve Downing was the company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer before being promoted President and COO.
During Downing’s 15-year employment with Gentex, he has worked as a financial analyst and took on responsibilities of customer interface, sales, product development, among others disciplines.
In a press release, Downing stated “I would like to thank the whole team here at Gentex who has built an outstanding company. I humbly look forward to continuing our team’s work on strategic prioritization and building on the Company’s history of operational excellence.”
Gentex Corporation is a supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and electronics to the automotive industry, dimmable aircraft windows for aviation markets, and fire protection products to the fire protection market. Their corporate headquarters are located at 600 North Centennial Street in Zeeland.
