ZEELAND, Mich. – Gentex Corp., the Zeeland, Mich.-based manufacturer of automatic dimming rearview mirrors and camera-based lighting and driver-assist systems for the automotive industry, has reported that the company’s CFO and vice president – finance, departed from those roles with the company effective May 17.
"Steve Dykman is a longtime, valued associate at Gentex, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors," said Gentex Chairman and CEO Fred Bauer.
Bauer added that the company has named Steve Downing, previously vice president – commercial management, to succeed Dykman as the company’s CFO and VP of finance. Downing is a summa cum laude graduate of Liberty University with a bachelor of science degree in finance and management.
In addition, Kevin Nash has been appointed chief accounting officer. Gentex’s finance and accounting department will otherwise remain intact, the company said.
Bauer noted that "The Gentex foundations of devotion to quality, devotion to innovation, ownership mentality and unpretentious management give us a cohesive and cooperative leadership team with a deep bench. Steve Downing has 11 years of success and increasing responsibility in cost accounting, quotation development, forecasting, strategic partnerships and new business development that is central to all of the company’s sales today. We view this change as an opportunity for Mr. Downing to grow his already important contributions to the day-to-day management of the company and to further use his exceptional analytical skills."
