Johnson Outdoors Appoints Baab to Lead Camping, Watercraft Divisions

Johnson Outdoors Inc. yesterday announced the appointment of Larry Baab as group vice president – camping & watercraft recreation.  Baab will report to Helen Johnson-Leipold, CEO, Johnson Outdoors and hold a seat on the company’s executive committee. 

In this new role, Baab is responsible for each of the camping and eatercraft division P&Ls, development and implementation of strategic growth plans for each business, and will lead all functions and operations of both units located in Binghamton, New York; Manchester, New Hampshire, and Old Town, Maine.  

Baab joins the company from Accutec Blades, where he served as the senior vice president of commercial operations since 2016.  Prior to that, he held various senior leadership roles of increasing responsibility at Black & Decker, Igloo, Ames and Lowe’s.