The Shyft Group Announces Interim CFO Appointment

Commercial, retail and specialty vehicle manufacturer The Shyft Group Inc. has appointed Scott Ocholik, vice president, chief accounting officer, and corporate controller, to the new role of interim chief financial officer.

“Scott has been a key member of our leadership team, and his financial expertise, operational knowledge and steady leadership make him well-suited to step into this interim role,” said John Dunn, president and CEO. “As we enter an important time for Shyft, Scott will help ensure stability and continuity in our financial operations while we continue to execute on our strategic priorities.”

The appointment follows the resignation of CFO Jon Douyard. Shyft’s board of directors is conducting a comprehensive search for a permanent CFO, considering both internal and external candidates, the company noted in a press release.

“I am excited to step into this role at a pivotal time for Shyft,” said Ocholik. “I look forward to working closely with the team as we advance our strategic objectives.”

Ocholik has served as vice president, chief accounting officer and corporate controller since 2022, after joining Shyft in 2019 as vice president and corporate controller. Prior to Shyft, he was executive vice president and chief financial officer at Gestamp North America, and has bachelor and masters degrees from Michigan State University.

The Shyft Group is organized into two core business units—Shyft Fleet Vehicles and Services and Shyft Specialty Vehicles. Its family of brands include Utilimaster, Blue Arc EV Solutions, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag and Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond Aftermarket Solutions, Builtmore Contract Manufacturing and Independent Truck Upfitters.