The CEO of an Idaho-based construction company has voluntarily resigned after receiving backlash for reportedly performing two Nazi salutes in front of a banner of President Donald Trump during a company event.
Tom Hill, the former CEO and chairman of Engineered Structures, Inc. Construction's board of directors, went viral after a Redditor shared a video from his wife's company event in which Hill was recorded performing two Nazi salutes while standing in front of a screen projecting images of Trump.
"The wife just got back from her work company conference at the Boise Center today and was showing me clips. Apparently they pump a ton of money into this event and booze everyone into dealing with this kinda behavior. Thoughts?" the Redditor posted in r/Boise on Feb. 20, the day the incident occurred.
On Monday, ESI shared Hill's resignation letter on its company Facebook page.
"While my behavior was never intended to promote hatred or extremist views, I recognize that it has rightfully generated intense backlash and has overshadowed the mission of our company," Hill wrote.
The now-former CEO added that he took full responsibility for the impact his actions had on the company's community, colleagues and stakeholders. Hill stated it was time for the company to move forward before apologizing for his actions.
"Please accept my sincere apologies for the hurt I have caused. I remain deeply regretful for what this incident has created and am committed to learning from this mistake," Hill stated, before wishing the company "continued success, and a future built on respect and excellence."
The former CEO initially defended his actions in a statement to KTVB, in which he said his "attempt at humor and parody fell short and is being used by others to unfairly judge me." He added that he was mimicking Elon Musk and Trump's "signature dancing" as part of a political skit at the start of the event.
"I did so as a commentary on the craziness of our political environment and nothing more. Without a doubt, I unequivocally reject any association with hate groups and/or hate toward any group of people," Hill wrote.
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