AAON Announces Promotion of Doug Wichman to EVP & General Manager Role

Core Insights - AAON, Inc. has announced the promotion of Doug Wichman to executive vice president and general manager of its AAON Business Unit effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Stephen Wakefield who will transition to a consultancy role [1][3]. Group 1: Leadership Transition - Doug Wichman will lead the teams responsible for translating corporate objectives into strategic business plans, developing product roadmaps, overseeing engineering and R&D for semi-custom HVAC solutions, and providing technical support to channel partners and end-users [2]. - Wichman has been with AAON since 2012, progressing from a production and manufacturing engineer to plant manager and director of manufacturing, and most recently serving as vice president of business strategy and performance [4][5]. - Stephen Wakefield, who has over 25 years of experience, will continue to support the organization as a principal engineering advisor [5][6]. Group 2: Company Overview - AAON, founded in 1988, is a leader in HVAC solutions for commercial and industrial indoor environments, focusing on designing and manufacturing highly configurable equipment [6]. - The company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where it has a world-class innovation center and testing lab to advance the industry [6].