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Brown Jordan Announces David Ulmer as President & CEO
March 4,
2025 by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry 
Brown Jordan, Inc., a leading manufacturer of outdoor and indoor furniture, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Ulmer as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Ulmer is replacing President and CEO Jerome Griffith, who is retiring from the Company and will continue to serve on its Board of Directors. Brown Jordan is a portfolio company of Greenwich, CT-based private equity firm Littlejohn & Co.
Mr. Ulmer has a strong track record of success having led a variety of manufacturing and distribution businesses. He most recently served as CEO of OX Engineered Products, an innovative provider of high-quality insulation solutions and weatherization systems for the nation’s largest homebuilders. Mr. Ulmer led OX from 2018 to 2025 before its recent sale to Holcim, a global leader in building solutions based in Switzerland. Before OX, Mr. Ulmer served as President and CEO of The Tapco Group, a global manufacturer of exterior building products specializing in siding, trim board, and other high-performance exterior components.
“Dave is an accomplished executive whom we have had the pleasure of getting to know over the last decade,” said Steven Kalter, Managing Director of Littlejohn. “Dave’s track record of driving growth, operational excellence, product innovation and building strong organizational cultures makes him the ideal candidate to lead Brown Jordan in its next stage of growth.”
“I’m thrilled to build on the strong foundation that Jerome has built during his tenure leading Brown Jordan,” said Mr. Ulmer. “Brown Jordan and its portfolio of brands have set the standard for quality, design and craftsmanship in outdoor furniture, and I look forward to working with our talented team to enhance our capabilities and better serve our customers.”
“It has been a privilege to lead Brown Jordan, and I am confident that its best days lie ahead,” said Jerome Griffith. “With Dave at the helm, we are well-positioned for continued growth and success. His leadership, vision, and dedication to our values make him the ideal person to guide the Company into the future.”
“On behalf of Littlejohn and the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Jerome for his outstanding leadership and contributions to Brown Jordan, including building a world-class team and reinvigorating the Company’s product portfolio,” added Mr. Kalter. “We are grateful that he will continue to lend his expertise as a member of our Board of Directors.”