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Caleffi North America is delighted to announce the addition of Rolf Fischer as the new National Sales Manager for Canada. With extensive sales experience, Fischer will play a pivotal role in driving business growth in the plumbing and hydronic industries while strengthening Caleffi’s presence in the Canadian marketplace. Stated Roger Corrente, VP of Sales, “Rolf Read more

Caleffi North America is delighted to announce the addition of Rolf Fischer as the new National Sales Manager for Canada. With extensive sales experience, Fischer will play a pivotal role in driving business growth in the plumbing and hydronic industries while strengthening Caleffi’s presence in the Canadian marketplace.

Stated Roger Corrente, VP of Sales, “Rolf brings with him a proven track record and a wealth of knowledge gained from his successful sales career. I am confident of his ability to build strong customer relationships and achieve revenue targets.  Canada is in capable hands.”

Fischer began his career with a Commercial/Industrial Rep Agency before transitioning to work with plumbing and heating manufacturers.  In recent years, Fischer has worked closely with manufacturers covering all parts of Canada in the commercial plumbing and heating industry.  He is actively involved with the Toronto Chapter of ASPE, serving as VP of Membership.  A self-proclaimed sports fanatic, Fischer enjoys not only watching but playing, too, basketball and ice hockey.

Please join us in welcoming Rolf Fischer as part of the Caleffi family. We look forward to working together towards continued success in serving our valued customers throughout Canada.

Intellihot, a leading innovator in smart water heating systems, hired Dave Martin as its new chief operating officer (COO). With his exemplary track record of successfully leading large companies, Martin is poised to take Intellihot to the next level of growth and innovation. As COO, Martin will oversee Intellihot’s sales and marketing teams, as well Read more

Intellihot, a leading innovator in smart water heating systems, hired Dave Martin as its new chief operating officer (COO). With his exemplary track record of successfully leading large companies, Martin is poised to take Intellihot to the next level of growth and innovation.

As COO, Martin will oversee Intellihot’s sales and marketing teams, as well as day-to-day operations, with a key focus on optimizing the company’s operational efficiency, streamlining processes, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Additionally, he will play a pivotal role in strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, distributors, and contractors, to further propel Intellihot’s growth trajectory.

“We are thrilled to have Dave join our team as our new chief operating officer,” said Sridhar Deivasigamani, CEO of Intellihot. “His extensive experience and proven leadership skills in scaling companies make him the perfect fit for our team.”

Martin comes to Intellihot with decades of experience in HVAC and operations management. His previous roles include leadership positions at Coca Cola, Rheem and HTP Comfort Solutions. His keen strategic vision and ability to drive operational efficiencies have resulted in outstanding outcomes for the companies he has served.

Speaking about his new role, Martin said, “I am honored to join Intellihot and work with a team of exceptionally talented professionals who are pushing the boundaries of energy-efficient water heating technology. It is an exciting time to be part of the company, and I look forward to leveraging my expertise to contribute towards Intellihot’s continued success.”

Judd, the new director of sales and marketing operations, and Harp, the new director of partnerships, will help lead the top field service technology provider as it drives the digital transformation of the skilled trades XOi, a leading provider of technician-focused technology solutions, has promoted Selena Judd and Amanda Harp to critical leadership roles as Read more

Judd, the new director of sales and marketing operations, and Harp, the new director of partnerships, will help lead the top field service technology provider as it drives the digital transformation of the skilled trades

XOi, a leading provider of technician-focused technology solutions, has promoted Selena Judd and Amanda Harp to critical leadership roles as the company continues to invest in the digital transformation of the skilled trades.

Judd has been named director of sales and marketing operations for the company. Harp has been named director of partnerships.

“Our mission to accelerate the digital transformation of the field service industry is built on our relationships with stakeholders throughout the sector,” said Aaron Salow, founder and CEO of XOi. “Selena and Amanda have demonstrated their commitment to that mission, and we’re proud to see them take important steps forward to help us reach our goals.”

XOi, a leading provider of technician-focused technology solutions, has named Selena Judd (left) its new director of sales and marketing operations and Amanda Harp (right) director of partnerships.

Judd joined XOi in 2018. In her new role, she helps lead the company’s sales and marketing teams, supports data analysis related to sales and revenue, and oversees the development and management of sales and onboarding resources. Judd works closely with XOi’s customer success, partner marketing and content teams to develop and implement effective strategies for operations.

“My experience at XOi has been incredibly rewarding, and I’m honored that the leadership has shown confidence in my ability to continue helping the company achieve success,” Judd said. “I’m looking forward to continuing my journey with XOi as we lead the industry into the future.”

Harp has been at XOi since 2018. As director of partnerships, she is responsible for effectively building and maintaining relationships that drive XOi’s business, increase revenue and expand the company’s brand presence. She works closely with XOi’s marketing, sales and management teams as well as the company’s existing partners.

“I’m proud of the meaningful impact XOi is having on the lives of the hard-working professionals in the skilled trades,” Harp said. “Our innovative solutions are driving the next stage of evolution for the field service industry, and our relationships and partnerships are critical for us to continue that transformation.”

XOi provides field service contractors and their teams with the premier tool for managing and leveraging data from current jobs as well as historical projects, including powerful data collection, virtual support and mentoring, and real, actionable insights. XOi users report, on average, a 20% reduction in the amount of time it takes to complete tasks, an additional $1.4 million in new replacement and preventive maintenance contract revenue, and a 40% reduction in second truck rolls. For more information about XOi, visit https://xoi.io.

Jones Stephens, an industry leader in the manufacture and distribution of plumbing products, is pleased to announce a new addition to the Jones Stephens leadership team:  Paul Tuff joined the company in the position of Vice President of Sales in August of 2023. Bringing over thirty years of experience in the industry, Paul has worked Read more

Jones Stephens, an industry leader in the manufacture and distribution of plumbing products, is pleased to announce a new addition to the Jones Stephens leadership team:  Paul Tuff joined the company in the position of Vice President of Sales in August of 2023.

Bringing over thirty years of experience in the industry, Paul has worked extensively with manufacturers and wholesale distributors in the plumbing industry across the country.  He most recently held the title of Senior Director for Residential Trade for a large coast-to-coast manufacturer/distributor; additionally, he has had considerable dealings with independent manufacturers’ representatives. Over the years, Paul has demonstrated significant proficiency in leading sales organizations to exceptional growth.

For more information visit Jones Stephens.

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced the appointment of Jason McKinnon, director of engineering services, Viega, LLC (Broomfield, CO), as the chair of its Education Committee.  PPI is the major North American trade association representing the plastics pipe industry. “Our Education Committee,” stated David M. Fink, PPI president, “is counted on by the Read more

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced the appointment of Jason McKinnon, director of engineering services, Viega, LLC (Broomfield, CO), as the chair of its Education Committee.  PPI is the major North American trade association representing the plastics pipe industry.

“Our Education Committee,” stated David M. Fink, PPI president, “is counted on by the various industries we serve to provide viable, validated instruction on all aspects of plastic pipe.  This includes courses and curriculum in each of our five divisions plus the Hydrostatic Stress Board.  In his new role, Jason will assist in delivering courses at conferences with other organizations and use delivery platforms such as Red Vector and PPI’s own eLearn™ educational channel.  His input on the new courses PPI will develop will be highly beneficial and valuable.”

McKinnon has more than twenty years of engineering and training experience developing new curriculum and training modules.  He holds a Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering Technology plus Master of Business Administration degrees from the University of Massachusetts.  He has been a participating member of PPI for more than 10 years, mainly with the association’s Building & Construction Division, and was a founding member of the PPI Education Committee in 2013.

Founded in 1950, PPI’s five major divisions are Building & Construction, Drainage, Energy Piping Systems, Municipal & Industrial and Power & Communications.  Its member companies share a common interest in broadening market opportunities that make effective use of plastics piping for building and construction projects, water and gas distribution, sewer and wastewater conveyance, oil and gas production, industrial and mining uses, plus power and communications systems.  Additional information can be found at www.plasticpipe.org