Transcat Names Jaime Irick as New CEO

Proven B2B industrial and technology leader to succeed retiring CEO Lee Rudow

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Transcat, Inc., a leader in test measurement, control and calibration, has announced the appointment of Jaime Irick as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 29, 2026. Irick, a proven C-suite executive with an established record of delivering results at multi-billion dollar industrial and technology enterprises, will succeed the retiring Lee D. Rudow, who will remain as a senior advisor to the company through March 2027.

Why it matters

Irick's strategic vision, growth focus and operational expertise are seen as well-suited to lead Transcat as it looks to build on its strong foundation and winning culture. His experience in leading successful integrations and driving growth and profitability at previous companies is expected to help Transcat continue to set the standard in calibration services and equipment.

The details

Irick most recently served as CEO of Pittsburgh Paints Company, where he led a $2 billion carve-out and transition from PPG Industries to private equity ownership. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles at PPG Industries and General Electric, including overseeing $3 billion in revenue and more than 7,000 employees. Irick also completed the $1.1 billion integration of Ennis-Flint while at PPG.

  • Jaime Irick will assume the role of President and CEO of Transcat on March 29, 2026.
  • Lee D. Rudow will remain as a senior advisor to Transcat through March 2027.

The players

Jaime Irick

An experienced C-suite executive with a proven track record of delivering results at multi-billion dollar industrial and technology enterprises. He most recently served as CEO of Pittsburgh Paints Company.

Lee D. Rudow

The retiring CEO of Transcat, who will remain as a senior advisor to the company through March 2027.

Gary Haseley

The Chairman of the Board of Transcat, who praised Irick's strategic vision, growth focus and operational expertise as well-suited to lead the company.

Transcat, Inc.

A leading provider of accredited calibration, reliability, maintenance optimization, quality and compliance, validation, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and pipette services.

The Pittsburgh Paints Company

The company where Irick previously served as CEO, leading a $2 billion carve-out and transition from PPG Industries to private equity ownership.

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What they’re saying

“Jaime is a proven C-suite executive and public company board member with an established record of delivering results at multi-billion dollar industrial and technology enterprises. His strategic vision, growth focus and operational expertise make him ideally suited to lead Transcat.”

— Gary Haseley, Chairman of the Board, Transcat (Transcat Press Release)

“I am honored by the Board's confidence and excited to lead Transcat at this pivotal moment in its history. Throughout my career, I have led organizations where a deep commitment to quality and execution drives customer success and optimizes business performance. Transcat's dedication to helping the world's most critical industries stay accurate, compliant and competitive deeply resonates with me.”

— Jaime Irick (Transcat Press Release)

What’s next

Jaime Irick looks forward to meeting with Transcat investors and analysts following the Company's Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2026 conference call and webcast.

The takeaway

Transcat's appointment of Jaime Irick as its new CEO signals the company's commitment to growth, innovation and operational excellence as it looks to build on its strong foundation and continue setting the standard in calibration services and equipment.