Posted November 29, 2016
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Rick Medlin, president and CEO of Fruit of the Loom, Inc., died of natural causes on November 27, 2016.
The entire Fruit of the Loom, Inc. team worldwide, with nearly 30,000 employees, is incredibly saddened by the loss of their sincere and principled leader.
“Rick was a special leader and a special person,” the Fruit of the Loom leadership team said in a release. “He was extremely proud of the progress and success we have shared in the last six years. We owe it to his legacy and honor to continue taking this company forward in accordance with his vision. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Medlin family at this time of loss.”
In the coming days, the company will name an interim CEO who will continue to lead the organization with the same core values and integrity established by Medlin. The company will share updates as they are available.
About Rick Medlin
Rick Medlin was named president and CEO of Fruit of the Loom, Inc. in August 2010. Prior to becoming CEO, he had served in other roles at the company, including executive vice president of Operations, senior vice president of Manufacturing and vice president of Textile Manufacturing.
Fruit of the Loom mourns death of president & CEO
Obituary
Ken Medlin (December 1, 1947 - November 27, 2016)
Rick Medlin
Before joining Fruit of the Loom, Inc., Medlin held a variety of positions at NRB Industries, Inc. and Milliken & Company.
Medlin, a South Carolina native, attended Clemson University on a football scholarship. He earned a bachelor of science degree and master's degree in education.
Source: Fruit of the Loom, Inc.