GENCOR INDUSTRIES INC 8-K

What Happened
Gencor Industries, Inc. (GENC) filed an 8-K (Dec 23, 2025) reporting that EJ Elliott, the company's founder and Executive Chairman, informed the Board he will retire as Executive Chairman effective December 31, 2025. EJ Elliott founded Gencor in 1968, has served as Chairman since 1968 and was CEO from 1968 to 2016. The Board appointed Marc Elliott, who has served on Gencor’s Board since 2007 and is currently President, to serve as Chairman effective January 1, 2026.

Key Details

• Filing date: December 23, 2025 (Form 8-K).
• EJ Elliott’s retirement effective: December 31, 2025.
• New Chairman effective: Marc Elliott as of January 1, 2026.
• Background: EJ Elliott — founder (1968), Chairman since 1968, CEO 1968–2016; Marc Elliott — Board member since 2007, current President.

Why It Matters
This is a leadership transition at the top of Gencor from its long-time founder and Chairman to an internal successor. For investors, the change signals continuity because Marc Elliott is an existing board member and current President, which may mean ongoing strategic direction rather than an abrupt shift. The company furnished a press release with the announcement as an exhibit to the 8-K.