LAWERENCE, Mass. – Asahi/America, Inc., has announced the addition of Chris Cain to its outside sales team as district sales manager.

Cain joined Asahi/America on February 24, 2025 as district sales manager for the southeastern sales region comprised of Florida and Georgia. Cain brings over 25 years of experience in life support systems operations for aquariums and zoos, making him a valuable addition to Asahi/America’s sales team. In his new role, he will be responsible for supporting distributors and customers within his territory, offering product recommendations, support and project assistance.

Before joining Asahi/America, Cain worked at Loggerhead MarineLife Center in Juno, Florida, as the VP of facilities and animal husbandry. Prior to Loggerhead MarineLife Center, Cain worked at Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada, for over 20 years as a journeyman plumber during construction, then in the facility’s Life Support Systems division. His vast knowledge of valve and piping systems in these life support system applications will assist distributors and engineers in sales and specification efforts of Asahi/America’s full catalog of valves, actuators and piping systems.

Cain is based out of eastern Florida and can be reached at ccain@asahi-america.com or 781-572-0665.