A North American factory-built housing company that builds manufactured and modular homes, park model RVs, and accessory dwelling units sold through its own and independent retailers. It traces back to 1953, when Walter W. Clark and Henry E. George opened a single plant in Dryden, Michigan, later merging with Skyline Corporation in 2018 to become one of the largest producers of its kind. It also runs Star Fleet Trucking and a home-financing joint venture, Champion Financing.
Champion Homes expands board to seven, appoints Michael Haack as independent director
On August 24, 2026, Champion Homes' Board increased its size from six to seven directors and elected Michael R. Haack, 53, effective August 26, 2026, with a term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting.
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Haack is deemed independent under NYSE listing standards and has been appointed to the Compensation Committee.
Haack currently serves as President and CEO of Eagle Materials Inc. and has over 20 years of industrial leadership experience, including 17+ years at Halliburton.
He will receive compensation per the company's standard non-employee director arrangements and is expected to sign the standard indemnification agreement.
Separately, effective August 26, 2026, Mary Fedewa was designated Chair of the Audit Committee and stepped down from the Compensation Committee.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 8.01 Other Events · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Champion Homes shareholders elect six directors and approve auditor and executive compensation at 2026 annual meeting.
At the July 30, 2026 annual meeting, shareholders elected all six director nominees: Michael Berman, Mary Fedewa, Erin Mulligan Helgren, Tim Larson, Nikul Patel, and Gary Robinette.
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Director votes ranged from 47,226,225 to 48,370,749 'for' with broker non-votes of 2,255,764 for each nominee.
Shareholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending April 3, 2027, with 49,611,809 for, 1,116,851 against, and 136,489 abstentions.
The non-binding advisory vote on named executive officer compensation passed with 47,537,624 for, 989,921 against, and 81,840 abstentions.
The report was filed under Item 5.07 to disclose the final voting results of the annual meeting.
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Champion Homes announces leadership appointments and EVP Operations retirement
Joseph Kimmell, Executive Vice President, Operations, will retire effective June 26, 2026, and will provide consulting services through August 31, 2026.
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One-third of Kimmell's August 2025 restricted stock unit award will vest at the conclusion of his consulting period.
Wade Lyall was appointed Chief Sales Officer, effective June 2, 2026.
John Kastanek was appointed Chief Customer Experience Officer, effective June 2, 2026.
Andrew Houser was appointed Senior Vice President of Manufacturing, effective June 2, 2026.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Warburg Pincus completes acquisition of ECN Capital; Champion Homes to receive C$189.1 million
ECN owns 49% of Champion Financing LLC, a captive finance company formed with Champion Homes, Inc.
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On April 24, 2026, an investor group led by Warburg Pincus completed its acquisition of ECN Capital Corp.
At closing, ECN common shares converted into C$3.10 per share in cash.
Champion Canada Holdings Inc., a Champion Homes subsidiary, received C$3.10 per share in cash for its Series E mandatory convertible preferred shares, plus accrued dividends.
Champion Homes expects to receive gross proceeds of C$189.1 million from the transaction.
Champion Homes appoints Timothy Kingston as Chief Accounting Officer, effective March 9, 2026.
Timothy Burkhardt will step down as principal accounting officer on that date but remain Vice President and Controller until his retirement on May 31, 2026.
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Timothy Kingston was appointed Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer, effective March 9, 2026.
Kingston previously served as VP, Assistant Corporate Controller at Kellanova from August 2020 to February 2026.
Kingston will receive an annual base salary of $365,000, with a target bonus of 50% of base salary and a long-term incentive target of 85% of base salary starting in fiscal 2027.
No family relationships or material interests in transactions were disclosed regarding Kingston.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements