Business Wire·Sep 25, 2026, 6:57 PM ET

Masco Corporation Chairman Emeritus, Richard Manoogian, Passes at the Age of 90

Masco Corporation announced that Chairman Emeritus Richard Manoogian died on September 25, 2026, at age 90.
Richard Manoogian was the son of Alex Manoogian, the Armenian immigrant who founded Masco & created the Delta faucet brand.
He joined Masco in 1958, joined the Board in 1964, & became President & Chief Operating Officer in 1968.
His expansion plan between 1960-1980 drove rapid growth, with Masco acquiring over 100 companies & entering the building industry.
He served as Chairman & CEO from 1985 until stepping down as CEO in 2007 to become Executive Chairman.
Under his leadership, company sales grew from $55 million upon his joining to over $8 billion by 2007.
He served on the Board for nearly 50 years & as Chairman for over 27 years before being named Chairman Emeritus in 2012.
President Jon Nudi honored his legacy as a philanthropist, art collector, community leader, & architect of Masco's global leadership.
The company requests donations to the AGBU Alex & Marie Manoogian School, St. John's Armenian Church, or the Richard & Jane Manoogian Fund instead of flowers.
Masco Corporation remains headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, with a portfolio including Behr, Delta, hansgrohe, Liberty, & HotSpring brands.