AAON has appointed Robert L. Buttermore III and Patrick J. Jermain as independent directors, effective July 28, 2026. The appointments expand the board’s experience in enterprise operations, global manufacturing, capital allocation and governance as the company scales its commercial HVAC and mission-critical cooling activities.
Buttermore will serve on the Compensation Committee, while Jermain will join the Audit Committee. AAON said the appointments are part of its board succession and refreshment process, which aligns director experience with the company’s strategy, scale and long-term growth opportunities.
The company said the appointments add experience across manufacturing, technology, finance and governance as AAON invests in capacity and expands its operations.
“As we continue scaling the business, investing in capacity, and strengthening our position in high-growth markets, it is important that our Board evolves alongside the enterprise,” said A.H. “Chip” McElroy II, independent chairman of the board. “Bob and Pat each bring decades of leadership experience within highly respected public companies and add complementary capabilities that will help guide AAON through its next chapter of growth and value creation.”