LP names a new director

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation has named Tracy Embree to its board of directors, effective immediately.

A VP of Cummins Inc. and the president of Cummins Components Group, Embree has worked in a variety of leadership and executive roles since beginning her career at Colgate Palmolive Corp. in 1995.

Prior to her current role leading the Components Group, she served as president of Cummins Turbo Technologies. She has also worked in the MidRange Engine Business where she was responsible for the on-highway line of business, as well as holding marketing and sales positions in the Emission Solutions and Filtration businesses and serving as executive director of the Chrysler business. In addition, Tracy spent two years in the Power Generation business as general manager for the Energy Solutions Business based in Kent, U.K.

“Tracy’s breadth of experience in a variety of manufacturing methods and innovative product lines will be an asset to our board,” LP chairman Gary Cook said. “In addition, she embraces our focus on safety, compliance, continuous improvement and product innovation. We are looking forward to her contributions.”

Embree will stand for election at the annual meeting of the corporation in May of this year.