Industry veteran Terry Samona has been named Vice President of Human Resources at Viega LLC. Terry oversees human resources management and development at Viega’s operations in the U.S., including headquarters and a seminar center in Broomfield, Colo.; a manufacturing plant and distribution hub in McPherson, Kan.; three additional distribution centers in Nevada, Georgia and Pennsylvania Read more
People in the News
Industry veteran Terry Samona has been named Vice President of Human Resources at Viega LLC.
Terry oversees human resources management and development at Viega’s operations in the U.S., including headquarters and a seminar center in Broomfield, Colo.; a manufacturing plant and distribution hub in McPherson, Kan.; three additional distribution centers in Nevada, Georgia and Pennsylvania; and a seminar center in Nashua, N.H.
“Terry’s skill and experience make him the right person to ensure we continue to hire and develop the best people,” said CEO Dave Garlow. “Viega owes its growth and industry-leading status to its exceptional employees and we know Terry can help us improve our processes and policies even further.”
“I very much look forward to partnering with the executive team and our colleagues to develop an aligned HR strategy,” Samona said. “We want to enable growth while maintaining an environment where a strong culture of striving for excellence and living our Viega Values continues to offer us a competitive advantage in the markets that we serve.”
Samona’s entire career has been in human resources. Prior to joining Viega, he was vice president of human resources at Hach Environmental. He previously held leadership positions at Honeywell International and Entergy Corp.
He has a master’s degree in psychology from Mississippi State University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Louisiana State University.
For more information on Viega, click here.
Caleffi North America, Inc. announces the promotion of Cody Mack to training and education manager. In this role Mack, working with Caleffi U.S. and Canadian manufacturers’ representative networks, will conduct product and application training for contractors, designers and other influencers. “Cody has nearly 20 years’ of experience as an installation contractor, service tech and application Read more
Cody Mack, training and education manager for Caleffi North America.
Caleffi North America, Inc. announces the promotion of Cody Mack to training and education manager. In this role Mack, working with Caleffi U.S. and Canadian manufacturers’ representative networks, will conduct product and application training for contractors, designers and other influencers.
“Cody has nearly 20 years’ of experience as an installation contractor, service tech and application engineer,” says Caleffi sales director, Roger Corrente. “He’s known for taking technical concepts and making them clearly understood. When Cody educates, whether in person or virtually via a webinar, we get unsolicited compliments. That says a lot”.
Prior to Mack’s five years at Caleffi, he installed and serviced HVAC and plumbing systems throughout southern Wisconsin. Mack may be contacted at (414) 238-2371 or cody.mack@caleffi.com.
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the authority on all things residential kitchen and bath, has promoted Pamela Ryerson and Nicole Krueger to director positions. Ryerson, who previously held the position ofKBIS, Conference and Events Manager, has been promoted to Director of Marketplace, and Krueger, the association’s Controller, is now Director of Finance and Administration Read more
Pamela Ryerson
Krueger
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the authority on all things residential kitchen and bath, has promoted Pamela Ryerson and Nicole Krueger to director positions. Ryerson, who previously held the position ofKBIS, Conference and Events Manager, has been promoted to Director of Marketplace, and Krueger, the association’s Controller, is now Director of Finance and Administration. The appointments were effective Jan. 28, 2019.
In her new post, Ryerson continues to manage the annual KBIS trade show and the Events and Marketing teams at NKBA. She has assumed responsibility for the Industry Relations department, which includes Elle H-Millard, the association’s Manager of Industry Relations and an NKBA Insider. Ryerson reports to Suzie Williford, Executive Vice President of Industry Relations and Chief Strategy Officer.
As Director of Finance and Administration, Krueger continues to manage the finance team and has assumed responsibility for the Human Resources and Building/Production departments. Additionally, Krueger is serving as interim Director of Technology. Krueger’s team includes Julie Wescott, Business Transformation Manager; Robert Pattky, Manager of Production Support and Building Services, and Liz Hickey, Human Resources Generalist. Krueger reports to Bill Darcy, CEO.
“We hold both of these consummate professionals in the highest regard, as they’ve each shown dedication and enthusiasm in their respective positions,” said Williford. “Pam worked tirelessly on the KBIS show, and Nicole has proven herself in a relatively short period of time, so it was an easy decision to expand their roles within the NKBA.”
Peachtree City, Ga. — Rinnai America Corporation, Rinnai America Corporation announced that Frank Windsor has been promoted to President of the Peachtree City, Georgia-based company. Windsor joined Rinnai as General Manager in 2014 and was later promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2016. During his time with Rinnai, Windsor has led major strategic initiatives including Read more
Peachtree City, Ga. — Rinnai America Corporation, Rinnai America Corporation announced that Frank Windsor has been promoted to President of the Peachtree City, Georgia-based company.
Windsor joined Rinnai as General Manager in 2014 and was later promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2016. During his time with Rinnai, Windsor has led major strategic initiatives including the start of the organization’s North American Manufacturing facility in Griffin, Georgia. The facility produced its first tankless water heater in April of 2018, making Rinnai America Corporation the first major tankless water heating brand to manufacture in the United States. He has also supported the organization’s vision for future growth by leading the expansion of the company’s Peachtree City headquarters, which opened in September of 2018. In 2019 the company will open a state-of-the-art training and innovation center at the headquarters that will be used to develop innovative products for the North American market. With the future in mind, Windsor also established an innovation department in 2018 that combines engineering and product management teams and is responsible for developing new product initiatives for existing and new markets.
“Rinnai has identified the North American market as a strategic growth vehicle for the global organization,” said Yuji Kondo, Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer, General Manager of Overseas Business Headquarters. “We have achieved significant milestones under Frank’s leadership and look forward to continuing to expand our presence in North America.”
Prior to joining Rinnai, Windsor spent 23 years with Kohler Company in various leadership positions leading up to Vice President of Sales Kitchen & Bath Americas.
“I am proud to be part of a thriving business that is investing in the growth of the North American Market,” said Windsor. “Our vision is ‘enhancing lives by changing the way water is heated.’ We have a talented team in place and are well positioned to continue to drive the growth of the water heating and space heating categories.”
For more information on Rinnai and its portfolio of products, visit rinnai.us.
Cranston, R.I.—Taco Family of Companies CEO and owner, John Hazen White, Jr., announced that Cheryl Merchant will join the company on January 1, 2019 as President of Taco Family of Companies, North America. Ms. Merchant has spent the last 19 years as the President and CEO of Hope Global Industries, based in Cumberland, Rhode Island Read more
Cranston, R.I.—Taco Family of Companies CEO and owner, John Hazen White, Jr., announced that Cheryl Merchant will join the company on January 1, 2019 as President of Taco Family of Companies, North America. Ms. Merchant has spent the last 19 years as the President and CEO of Hope Global Industries, based in Cumberland, Rhode Island.
“Cheryl’s addition to our senior leadership team will ensure Taco’s continued success as a high-performing, customer focused company,” White told his Cranston-based workforce this week. “Cheryl’s track record at Hope Global speaks for itself and we are fortunate to have her join the Taco family.”
Luca Bolcati, currently Vice President of Taco International, will be named President of Taco International, effective January 1, 2019 as well.