Walker Glass announced that Lee Harrison, after 50 years with the company, will retire from his position as president on September 23, 2025.
Harrison's career at Walker
Harrison began his career at Walker in 1974 on the factory floor and worked his way up through the company. In the mid -1980s, he took the helm and guided Walker through four decades of transformation, evolving from a mirror manufacturer to a producer of acid-etched glass and mirror. His leadership and vision, together with that of his 40 -year partner, Ross Christie, laid the foundation for the company’s growth and reputation in the architectural glass industry. Harrison will stay on with Walker through the end of 2025 to facilitate the transition, after which he will remain an active member of Walker’s board of directors.
What people are saying
“The moment has come for me to step down as President,” says Harrison. “I have truly loved this role and the privilege of working alongside all the remarkable members of the Walker family. There is never a perfect moment to retire, but I believe now is the right time, both for me and for Walker, given the very strong leadership team that we have in place. I, together with the Board, have asked Randy Brooks, CEO of our sister company Gardner Glass Products, to take on the role of President and CEO of our combined organization, a responsibility he has graciously accepted. Randy brings not only a wea lth of experience and knowledge of our business and our industry, but also a leadership philosophy that mirrors Walker’s own, one rooted in collaboration, trust, and a true sense of family. I cannot think of a better person to lead us into this next chapter.”
“It has been a great privilege to know Lee over the years. What he has accomplished with Walker Glass over the past four decades is truly remarkable. Over the past year, we’ve spent a great deal of time tog ether and discovered that we share and guide our organizations by the same values, which I consider to be the cornerstone for future growth and prosperity of the organization,” says
Randy Brooks. “I’m excited for this next chapter in our shared journey. I’m equally fortunate to be surrounded by such an experienced and competent management team across our combined organization who share the same passion and dedication that d rive me every day.”
