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Michael Happe
Chief Executive Officer at
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Net worth: 10 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Michael J.
Happe is President, CEO & Executive Director at Winnebago Industries, Inc. since 2016.
He is an Independent Director at H.B. Fuller Co. since 2021.
He serves as Director at Minnesota Zoo, The Curtis L.
Carlson School of Management, and Winnebago Industries Foundation.
He is a Member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America and the Sports Field Management Association.
Formerly, Mr. Happe was President & Chief Executive Officer at Newmar Corp., Vice Chairman at Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, Director-Golf Marketing at The Home Depot, Inc., Director at National Golf Foundation, Inc., and Group VP-Residential & Contractor Businesses at The Toro Co. from 2012 to 2016.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas and an MBA from The Curtis L.
Carlson School of Management.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-26 | 347,501 ( 1.23% ) | 10 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-05-28 | 1,343 ( 0% ) | 86 059 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Michael Happe active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-12-31 |
| H.B. FULLER COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 2021-01-19 |
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-02-03 |
Sports Field Management Association
 Sports Field Management Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Sports Field Management Association, also known as STMA Sourcebook, is a non-profit association founded in 1981. The company specializes in outdoor sports field management and provide education and practical knowledge in this field. The company is based in Lawrence, KS. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-02-03 |
Minnesota Zoo
 Minnesota Zoo Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as zoological park | Director/Board Member | - |
The Curtis L. Carlson School of Management
 The Curtis L. Carlson School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Winnebago Industries Foundation
 Winnebago Industries Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Michael Happe
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| THE TORO COMPANY | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2015-12-31 |
Newmar Corp.
 Newmar Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures fifth wheels, toyhaulers and luxury motorhomes | Chief Executive Officer | - |
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Training of Michael Happe
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
57
1st degree connections
13
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
H.B. Fuller Co.
 H.B. Fuller Co. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures and markets adhesives, sealants and other chemical products | Process Industries |
The Home Depot, Inc.
 The Home Depot, Inc. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Retails building materials, décor and hardware | Retail Trade |
The Toro Co.
 The Toro Co. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures commercial lawn equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
Winnebago Industries, Inc.
 Winnebago Industries, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures recreation vehicles | Consumer Durables |
University of Kansas
 University of Kansas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Newmar Corp.
Newmar Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures fifth wheels, toyhaulers and luxury motorhomes | Distribution Services |
National Golf Foundation, Inc.
 National Golf Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Conducts primary research and analyzes existing secondary data | Commercial Services |
Recreation Vehicle Industry Association
 Recreation Vehicle Industry Association Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Manufactures recreation vehicles | Consumer Durables |
Minnesota Zoo
Minnesota Zoo Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as zoological park | Consumer Services |
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America | Commercial Services |
Sports Field Management Association
Sports Field Management Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Sports Field Management Association, also known as STMA Sourcebook, is a non-profit association founded in 1981. The company specializes in outdoor sports field management and provide education and practical knowledge in this field. The company is based in Lawrence, KS. | Commercial Services |
The Curtis L. Carlson School of Management
The Curtis L. Carlson School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Winnebago Industries Foundation
Winnebago Industries Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
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