"I am pleased to be joining the board of Wolverine World Wide, a footwear industry leader and innovator," Volkema added. "I look forward to serving the Company as it continues to strengthen its portfolio of global brands and implement its growth plans for the future."
Volkema is also a director of Applebee's International Inc.
Since it's founding in 1883, Wolverine World Wide has grown to become one of the world's leading marketers of branded casual, active lifestyle, work, outdoor sport and uniform footwear.
Wolverine World Wide offers casual, outdoor and adventure footwear, including rugged walking and fashion casual shoes, sandals and boots, and sport and outdoor apparel lines. Leading retailers in the U.S. and globally in more than 140 countries carries the company's products.
Wolverine's operating performance has included strong shareholder returns: the company has posted increased dividends per share for the past 12 years, with average annual dividend increases exceeding 20 percent during this period.