Kirby Corporation Appoints Ex-Otis Americas President Tracy Embree to Board
Kirby Corporation appointed Tracy A. Embree, retired President of Otis Americas, as an independent director effective February 16, 2026. Embree brings over 25 years of leadership in manufacturing, distribution and power generation and will stand for election at the April annual meeting.
1. Board Appointment
Kirby Corporation appointed Tracy A. Embree as an independent member of its Board of Directors effective February 16, 2026, and she will stand for election at the annual meeting in April.
2. Executive Background
Embree is the retired President of Otis Americas, where she led new equipment and service operations across North and South America, and previously held senior leadership roles at Cummins Inc. including President of its Distribution Business and Components Business.
3. Strategic Impact
Her more than 25 years of global experience in manufacturing, distribution and power generation, combined with board roles at Lennox International and KLA Corporation, enhances Kirby’s governance breadth and may influence strategy in its equipment and services segment.
4. Education and Board Service
Embree holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Harvard Business School and currently serves on the compensation committees of Lennox International and KLA Corporation.