Linebarger appointed president and CEO of Cummins

The Cummins Board of Directors announced the appointment of Tom Linebarger to be the company’s chairman and CEO. Linebarger takes over the position upon the retirement of Tim Solso, who has held the position since 2000. Linebarger has been with Cummins for 17 years and has served as both president of Cummins Power Generation and the company’s chief financial officer. “In Tom Linebarger we have an individual who shares the same qualities of leadership and commitment to Cummins’ values as his predecessors. He has extensive experience in the operational and financial aspects of the company. And he brings with him limitless energy and enthusiasm for the rigors of competing in a challenging global business environment,” said Alexis Herman, lead director for the board. (July 13, 2011)