John P. Larson

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John P. Larson, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Larson has served as our Interim President and Chief Executive Officer since February 2025, and has been a member of our board of directors since December 2024. Mr. Larson was previously the Chief Executive Officer of Bestop, Inc., a leading manufacturer of soft tops and accessories for Jeep vehicles. He also served as Chief Executive Officer of Escort Inc., an automobile electronics manufacturer. Prior to that, he worked in a number of senior management positions at General Motors Company. Mr. Larson also has extensive experience on both public and private company boards, including serving as Chairman of IAA, Inc.; the Lead Independent Director of KAR Auction Services, Inc., a provider of vehicle auction services, and a director for SCA Performance, Inc. a leading manufacturer of high-end custom trucks for Ford, GM and Dodge. Mr. Larson received a B.S. in Finance from Northern Illinois University and an M.S. in Management from Purdue University.