Hartzell Propeller promoted JJ Frigge to president effective immediately, the company announced today. He succeeds Joe Brown, who will assume the role of chairman.

“JJ has distinguished himself as a thoughtful and respected leader,” Brown said. “We are pleased with the way that he has fully embraced the culture and the values of our family business. His individual integrity and leadership style fully represent our core value of ‘built on honor.’ We are confident in his talents and ability to take on this important leadership role.”

According to Hartzell, Frigge will be responsible for company operations and the development and execution of new projects. Frigge will also work with Brown on other aspects, including “longer-term elements of running the family-owned business.”

Frigge came to Hartzell in 2011 after working 10 years as a finance manager at Procter & Gamble, starting as the propeller design and manufacturing company's controller before taking charge of Hartzell’s marketing and day-to-day business operations in 2013. He was named the company's executive v-p and general manager last year. A 2001 cum laude graduate of Notre Dame with a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance and economics, Frigge also serves on the communications committee of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.