WireCrafters has announced the appointment of Richard Horn as President, effective January 1, 2026.
Horn succeeds outgoing President Milt Tandy and brings more than 17 years of leadership experience at WireCrafters, most recently serving as Executive Vice President. In his new position, Horn is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the organization, with a focus on operational excellence, people development, and sustainable growth. WireCrafters will continue its long-standing commitment to dependable performance, responsiveness, and strong partnerships with customers and Dealer Network across North America, solving problems with creative, custom manufacturing solutions.
Horn joined WireCrafters in 2008 as Plant Manager and has held progressively senior leadership roles, including Vice President of Operations and Executive Vice President. During that time, he led the company through significant growth in production capacity and shipping volume, oversaw capital investments and automation initiatives, and helped build a disciplined culture of continuous improvement.
Horn’s leadership approach emphasizes developing people at every level and building systems that support both strong culture and strong performance. He prioritizes time on the manufacturing floor and regular engagement with the teams closest to the work.
Prior to joining WireCrafters, Horn held manufacturing leadership roles at John Deere and Akebono Brake Corporation. He also served seven years as a nuclear-trained Surface Warfare Officer (Lieutenant) in the U.S. Navy, experiences that shaped his belief in disciplined execution, accountability, and teamwork.
In addition to his role at WireCrafters, Horn is active in industry leadership, serving as President and Board Member of the Wire Fabricators Association and as a Board Member of the Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Partnership (KY MEP).
Horn holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Military Institute and an M.S. in Engineering Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
As President, Horn’s priorities include strengthening execution through clear goals and accountability, investing in people and systems, and ensuring WireCrafters continues to earn the trust of its customers, suppliers, and employees.
