RIPON, Wis. — Alliance Laundry Holdings reports it has begun an executive leadership transition affecting its international operations and investor relations functions.

Jan Vleugels, chief operating officer-International, will retire Sept. 30 after more than a decade with the organization. He joined Alliance in 2014 through its acquisition of Primus and has overseen operations across Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.

During his tenure, Vleugels led several major initiatives, including the transition of IPSO operations from Belgium to the Czech Republic, expansion of the company’s Pribor manufacturing facility, development of the STAR Engineering Lab, and the launch of Alliance’s manufacturing operation in Thailand.

Most recently, he directed the decentralization of Alliance International, a move designed to strengthen the agility and capabilities of the company’s global operations.

“Jan has been a cornerstone of Alliance’s international business,” says CEO Mike Schoeb. “The manufacturing capability, the operational discipline, and the global infrastructure he has built represent a lasting contribution to this company. We are grateful for everything he has given to Alliance.”

Succeeding Vleugels effective Oct. 1 is Bob Calver. Calver joined Alliance in 2018 and has served in a variety of financial leadership roles, including vice president of financial planning and analysis, interim chief financial officer, and most recently VP of investor relations.

The company notes that Calver played a key role in Alliance’s October 2025 listing on the New York Stock Exchange and led its $2 billion term loan refinancing while serving as interim CFO.

“I could not be more confident in Bob’s appointment as (Jan’s) successor,” says Schoeb. “Bob knows this business as well as anyone, and he brings the financial acumen, the relationships, and the strategic perspective that will serve our international business well in its next chapter.”

Tom Gelston joined the company June 1 as its new VP of investor relations, succeeding Calver. He brings more than 25 years of finance and investor relations experience across publicly traded industrial and technology companies, including leadership positions with FuelCell Energy and Terex Corp.

Alliance Laundry Holdings manufactures commercial laundry equipment under several brands serving the self-service, on-premises and commercial laundry markets worldwide, including Huebsch and Speed Queen.