Matco-Norca, welcomes Nora Koesel as the new Central Region Sales Manager. “We are thrilled to have Nora join our team. Her background and ambitious personality lend itself well to the role. Nora brings a fresh perspective to the Matco-Norca sales team,” says Phillip Lewis, VP of Commercial Sales for Matco-Norca. Prior to joining Matco-Norca, Nora Read more
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Matco-Norca, welcomes Nora Koesel as the new Central Region Sales Manager. “We are thrilled to have Nora join our team. Her background and ambitious personality lend itself well to the role. Nora brings a fresh perspective to the Matco-Norca sales team,” says Phillip Lewis, VP of Commercial Sales for Matco-Norca.Prior to joining Matco-Norca, Nora was the Electrical Account Manager for Hilti North America.
Nora graduated from Cleveland State University and currently resides in Columbus, OH. In her spare time, she coaches a Junior Varsity basketball team, enjoys snow skiing, reading, and yoga. Nora is also a member of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), the Columbus Young Professionals Club and IEC Central Ohio (Independent Electrical Contractors).
Franklin Electric Co. Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) announced today that Jeffery L. Taylor has been appointed Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective June 14, 2021. John J. Haines has retired as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company but will support Mr. Taylor through an interim period to ensure a seamless transition. “Jeff Read more
Franklin Electric Co. Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) announced today that Jeffery L. Taylor has been appointed Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective June 14, 2021. John J. Haines has retired as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company but will support Mr. Taylor through an interim period to ensure a seamless transition.
“Jeff brings strong financial leadership, operational expertise and public company experience to Franklin Electric. His deep experience in supporting commercial and manufacturing organizations and proven track record of driving change that supports long-term value creation will be invaluable. I look forward to his unique perspective and skills contributing to our outstanding leadership team,” commented Gregg C. Sengstack, CEO and Chairperson of Franklin Electric.
Mr. Sengstack continued, “John Haines joined Franklin Electric in 2008, during the height of the financial crisis. He has led our finance organization through a period of significant growth, both organic and inorganic. As a key member of the Franklin leadership team, he had a significant impact on our strategic direction and made many contributions to our Company. John will be available for the balance of 2021 to assist Jeff with his transition to Franklin Electric. We wish John all the best for his future and thank him for his years of service.”
Most recently, Mr. Taylor was the CFO of Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD), a leading manufacturer of school buses, since 2020. He had previously been Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wabash National Corporation (NYSE: WNC) from 2014 to 2020. Earlier in his career, Mr. Taylor worked at King Pharmaceuticals and Eastman Chemical Company, progressing through multiple finance positions that supported commercial and manufacturing business teams, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, and Investor Relations.
Mr. Taylor holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Arizona State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas.
Michael R. Copp, executive vice president of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC), has formally announced that he will retire from PHCC in December 2021. “We appreciate the many significant contributions Michael made for the organization over the past six years,” said PHCC President Hunter Botto. “Thanks to his leadership, PHCC made considerable progress in fulfilling Read more
Michael R. Copp, executive vice president of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC), has formally announced that he will retire from PHCC in December 2021.
“We appreciate the many significant contributions Michael made for the organization over the past six years,” said PHCC President Hunter Botto. “Thanks to his leadership, PHCC made considerable progress in fulfilling important strategic goals and positioning PHCC members as the ‘contractors of choice’ in their markets. The association is now well positioned to achieve sustained growth and further our mission of advancing the industry through education and training to protect public health, safety and the environment.”
Botto praised Copp for leading important future-focused strategic initiatives as well as accelerating the implementation of effective new technologies and processes that enabled the PHCC National office to remain fully operational throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and provide members with relevant and timely resources to weather the storm and prepare for the next normal.
During Copp’s tenure, PHCC achieved many legislative and regulatory successes to benefit professional p-h-c contractors; made progress on important workforce development initiatives; expanded HVAC-specific resources and collaborative efforts; elevated marketing efforts and began producing a quarterly magazine; built a new Education & Training Department; launched several online member communities; offered numerous new member benefits; and realigned and strengthened its relationships with PHCC industry partners and coalitions. The organization also updated the association’s history book, “A Heritage Unique” and finalized a Crisis Action/Pandemic Plan that was offered as a model for PHCC chapters and members during the pandemic.
“It has been an honor and privilege to serve our PHCC members and work with so many great professionals across the PHCC Federation over these past six years,” said EVP Copp. “Our collective efforts represent a real team effort; especially these past two years, which prove that PHCC members and staff continue to move forward with hope in their eyes and a bone in their teeth as they protect the health and safety of everyone and our planet.”
A PHCC search committee has been formed that will work with a consultant to begin the process of identifying and interviewing possible successors. PHCC’s leadership is committed to hiring an individual with the skills and drive to ensure the association’s continued growth and member success. Interested candidates may contact Susan at recruiter@appliedvisionworks.com.
Uponor’s Board of Directors has appointed Michael Rauterkus as President and CEO of Uponor Group and Chairman of the Executive Committee. He will join the company and assume the CEO responsibility on 21 August 2021. Michael Rauterkus has long experience, wide knowledge and good networks from the industry, as his most recent operative role was Read more
Uponor’s Board of Directors has appointed Michael Rauterkus as President and CEO of Uponor Group and Chairman of the Executive Committee. He will join the company and assume the CEO responsibility on 21 August 2021.
Michael Rauterkus has long experience, wide knowledge and good networks from the industry, as his most recent operative role was the CEO of Grohe AG, a German sanitary technology manufacturer. During his tenure as CEO in 2015-2019, he developed Grohe into a global leader of bathroom and kitchen solutions. Prior to this, he has worked in various roles at Grohe since 2006. Earlier in his career he has been working for companies like in Hasbro Inc., Levi Strauss & Co., Kraft Jacobs Suchard (now Mondelez).
“I am very pleased that Michael Rauterkus has accepted the assignment to lead Uponor into the next phase and I look forward to working with him. Michael is a seasoned visionary leader with strong strategic competence. He understands the dynamics of our industry inside out,” says Annika Paasikivi, Chair of the Board of Directors, Uponor Corporation.
Weil-McLain, a leading North American designer and manufacturer of hydronic comfort heating systems, is partnering with plumbing & mechanical firm 4950 Sales to represent the company’s full line of residential and commercial boilers in the Alaska region. Based in Palmer, Alaska, the company, which serves the commercial, industrial and plumbing & mechanical and construction sectors Read more
Weil-McLain, a leading North American designer and manufacturer of hydronic comfort heating systems, is partnering with plumbing & mechanical firm 4950 Sales to represent the company’s full line of residential and commercial boilers in the Alaska region. Based in Palmer, Alaska, the company, which serves the commercial, industrial and plumbing & mechanical and construction sectors, is led by Charles Benshetler and Nick Benshetler.
“We are very excited to partner with Weil-McLain and offer its premium line of residential and commercial boilers in the Alaska market,” said Charles Benshetler, who has more than 30 years of heating and plumbing experience. “Working with an industry leader like Weil-McLain will tremendously benefit our many clients in the state.”
“We couldn’t have found a better fit and more experienced partner than 4950 Sales to represent our products and strengthen our sales channel in Alaska,” said Michael Langen, director of sales for Weil-McLain. “We look forward to working with Charles and Nick to provide our premium boilers to residential, commercial and industrial clients in the region.”
4950 Sales will offer Weil-McLain’s full-line of commercial boilers including the Weil-McLain Stainless Vertical Firetube™ (SVF) commercial condensing boilers with industry-leading thermal efficiencies up to 96.8%, the SlimFit® boiler designed for limited spaces, Evergreen® Pro and the full line of Weil-McLain cast iron boilers.
Residential boilers offered will include the new ECO® Tec high-efficiency premium residential boiler, the Evergreen® stainless steel condensing boiler, the Ultra™ corrosion-resistant boiler, GV90+® high-efficiency cast iron boiler and the AquaBalance™ combi or heat-only boiler.
Charles Benshetler has worked more than three decades in the process piping, heating and plumbing industry representing industry leading manufacturers. Nick, a graduate of the University of Mary, is passionate about plumbing and heating and learning from leaders in the industry.
To find a Weil-McLain regional sales office visit www.weil-mclain.com/en/weil-mclain/about-us/locations/.