On January 12, 2017, George E. Strickler, Executive Vice President of Stoneridge, Inc., provided a letter to the company notifying the company of his intention to retire from the company on April 30, 2017. Mr. Strickler accepted the position of Executive Vice President in August 2016 to work with Stoneridge leadership to advance the company’s growth initiatives and business opportunities. Prior to accepting that position, Mr. Strickler served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer from January 2006 until August 2016.