RV supplier Optronics International said Brett Johnson will retire as president and CEO and Mathew Jenkins has been named Johnson’s successor.
The company said Johnson guided Optronics through a transformative period of growth and innovation since 2009.
Lucidity Enterprise Chairman Wayne Huang said Optronics tripled its revenue while expanding into multiple new market segments under Johnson’s direction. Lucidity Enterprise is Optronics’ parent company.
“Brett has been instrumental in positioning Optronics as an innovation leader in commercial vehicle lighting and establishing our brand as a trusted partner throughout the industry,” Huang said. “His customer-centered approach and commitment to delivering value have driven exceptional growth and market expansion.”
The company said Johnson helped it introduce breakthrough technologies like the patented custom logo lighting solutions, award-winning Fusion Series combination lamps and GloLight technology.
Johnson said establishing Optronics as a recognized brand in new markets was rewarding. He said Jenkins will continue to push the company forward.
“Mat’s expertise in commercial vehicle power products represents an important growth opportunity for Optronics,” Johnson said. “His solutions-based approach to customer needs, combined with his deep technical knowledge, aligns perfectly with our vision for the future.”
Optronics said Jenkins has 26 years of industry experience in lighting, electronics and wire harness manufacturing. He most recently served as Lucidity Australia president.
In 1999, Jenkins founded his own wire harness manufacturing business. Optronics said he grew the company through Lucidity’s acquisition and subsequently increased the business fourfold during his tenure as president of Lucidity Australia.
“I’m honored to lead Optronics during this pivotal time in the commercial vehicle industry,” Jenkins said. “Our strategy will build on the strong foundation Brett has established while expanding our capabilities in power delivery systems and solutions-based offerings.”
Jenkins said Optronics plans to invest significantly in its U.S. engineering, technical and manufacturing capabilities. He said Optronics’ global manufacturing footprint across the United States, Taiwan and Australia, provides strategic advantages in sourcing and production flexibility.
Johnson will retire Dec. 31, and Jenkins will assume his role on Jan. 1, 2026.
The company said Johnson and Jenkins will work on the transition together with the Optronics leadership team in the final weeks of the year. Jenkins will maintain Optronics’ headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and continue operating the company’s manufacturing and distribution facilities in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Goshen, Indiana and Winnsboro, Texas.
