Mr. Marshall's Deep Experience with all Facets
of Talent Development and Human Resources Will Enhance Culture and
Capabilities
NEW
CANAAN, Conn., April 4,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gridiron Capital, LLC
("Gridiron Capital"), an investment firm focused on partnering with
founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, is pleased to
announce that Ernest Marshall will
join the board of Leaf Home™, ("Leaf Home") a leading
technology-enabled provider of home solutions. Mr. Marshall brings
more than 22 years of global human resources experience. He is
currently the EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer at Eaton
Corporation PLC (NYSE: ETN), a leading Fortune 500 multinational
intelligent power management company.
"Leaf Home has established itself as a leading, innovative home
solutions provider powered by the interactions our talented people
have directly with homeowners through every step of the
experience," Mr. Marshall said. "My expertise is in building a
high-performing, inclusive environment where employees are
developed and valued, and can bring their best selves to work. I'm
honored and excited to join such an incredible team at Leaf Home
and I look forward to further developing the culture of success
they have created."
Prior to joining Eaton in 2018,
Mr. Marshall served as Vice President, Human Resources Leader for
GE Aviation, with global HR responsibility for more than 45,000
employees. He holds a law degree from Indiana
University – Bloomington School of Law, an MBA from
Indiana University, and a Bachelor of
Arts in accounting and business administration from Bellarmine
University.
In addition to the Leaf Home Board, he currently serves on the
Boards of Trustees for Republic Bank and Trust (NASDAQ: RBCAA), the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, and the Kindway
Organization.
"With Ernest's background as EVP and CHRO of Eaton, he will help to foster a culture that
retains, develops, and rewards top talent," said Jon Bostock, CEO of Leaf Home.
Tom Burger, Co-Founder and
Managing Partner of Gridiron, added, "As Leaf Home continues on its
growth trajectory, we are thrilled to bring on a board member that
will provide invaluable leadership best practices and guidance to
our human resources team."
About Gridiron Capital
Gridiron Capital is an investment firm focused on partnering
with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams and creating
value by building middle-market companies into industry-leaders in
branded consumer, B2B and B2C services, and niche industrial
segments in the United States and
Canada. They help transform
growing companies by winning together through hard work,
partnerships grounded in shared values, and a unique culture that
comes from hands-on experience building and running businesses. As
a team led by former operators and entrepreneurs, we know what it
takes to run successful businesses on a day-to-day basis.
Additional information is available on the company's website:
www.gridironcapital.com.
About Leaf Home
Leaf Home™ is a leading technology-enabled direct-to-consumer
provider of branded, innovative home solutions in North America. The company is on a mission to
enhance the safety, enjoyment, and comfort of homeowners and their
families by delivering seamless, transformative home solutions
including gutter protection, home safety, water purification, and
other home enhancement products. With its corporate headquarters in
Hudson, Ohio, and locations across
the U.S. and Canada, Leaf Home has
become a trusted partner to over 1.1 million homeowners. Live
Comfortable. Live Safe. Live Happy. For more information, visit
www.leafhome.com.
Contacts
Gridiron Capital, LLC
Thomas A. Burger Jr., Co-Founder and
Managing Partner
tburger@gridironcapital.com
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