MIDDLETON, Wis. – Fristam Pumps USA has announced the addition of Roman Andrew to its team as an applications engineer. In this role, Andrew will provide both in-house and in-field technical support, assisting customers with pump selection, application guidance and system troubleshooting, as well as delivering outstanding customer service.
New Hires/Promotions/Recognitions
SAGINAW, Mich. – Duperon Corporation is strengthening its presence in the municipal water and wastewater sectors with the addition of Paul Jezuit as regional sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic region, the Carolinas and his home state of Illinois. In this role, Jezuit will be responsible for making a difference for customers in the water and wastewater communities, placing his sales focus on stormwater and flood control, municipal wastewater and water markets.
SAGINAW, Mich. – Duperon Corporation has announced the promotion of Bryce Funchion to product development & innovation leader. In his new position, Funchion, who previously served as senior R&D engineer, will help drive Duperon’s commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction and environmental stewardship.
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – Clinton (Clint) Reilmann joined Wall Colmonoy in August 2024 as chief financial officer with extensive experience in finance, accounting, compliance and operational excellence in the manufacturing industry.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The Water Council (TWC), a global leader in water stewardship and technology innovation, has named Karen Frost as its new executive director.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mark Garrett has joined Garney as its first chief people officer. Garrett brings decades of leadership experience in human resources and operations, having held senior roles at Hallmark Cards, Farmland Foods, Smithfield Foods and most recently, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – Torishima has hired Dexter Mitchell as aftermarket area sales manager, focusing on water/wastewater and industrial pump repairs and maintenance.
ENON, Ohio – SEEPEX announced the addition of Kyle Waters as its new environmental market manager, western territory.
SEATTLE – Red Dot Corporation has hired Ryan Ender as senior director, OEM sales & business development.
In his new role, Ender will lead Red Dot’s OEM sales and business development initiatives, driving growth with a focus on customer relationships, operational alignment and identifying new market opportunities for the legacy brand.
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – Flomatic Valves has announced the promotion of Daniel Hidalgo to the position of LATAM sales & marketing manager. In this dual role, Daniel will continue to drive Flomatic's marketing strategy globally while expanding the company's presence in the Latin American market, which includes countries in Central and South America, as well as Mexico and the Caribbean.
Greenville, S.C. – Integrated Power Services (IPS) has named John Burant to the position of market general manager for mining. “This reflects the increased focus IPS has placed on supporting customers in the mineral, mined fuel and fertilizer markets,” said John Zuleger, IPS president and CEO.
EASTON, Penn. – Victaulic has announced Gary Moore, executive vice president and chief revenue officer, will retire at the end of April after 37 years of distinguished service with the company.
LYNDHURST, N.J. – NAVAC Vacuum has promoted Mike DeLisi to vice president, Vacuum Technology (VT) Business Unit. In this role, DeLisi will oversee business strategy and execution, and will lead a dedicated team in driving NAVAC’s industrial vacuum growth, while also spearheading marketing initiatives and product management.
HOUSTON – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International Corporation (MCO-I) has named Shohei Toyota president and CEO.
Toyota brings 28 years of experience with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and a distinguished record of driving innovation to MCO-I. His new role underscores MCO-I’s commitment to strengthening its North American presence and advancing its after-sales services.
MINNEAPOLIS – Kurita America, part of the Kurita Group, has announced the appointment of Todd Emslander as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective April 1, 2025. This announcement aligns with the planned retirement of his predecessor, Greg Becker, a 40-year veteran of the water treatment industry who has guided the company through significant change and growth.
HEIDENHEIM, Germany – Jan Lüder will be appointed president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Voith Hydro and member of the corporate board of management of the Voith Group effective April 1, 2025. He succeeds Dr. Tobias Keitel, who will continue his career outside Voith.
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Dean Amhaus, the founding president and CEO of The Water Council, will retire later this year after 15 years of service to the organization.
DALLAS - SitePro Rentals has announced the appointment of Lon Jennings as its new president. Jennings brings over 30 years of leadership experience in sales, engineering, operations, finance and strategic business development, making him an ideal fit to drive SitePro Rentals’ continued growth and innovation.
MILWAUKEE – The Water Council has added new members to its Board of Directors representing a diverse range of expertise in industry and education from around the world.
MONTESANO, Wash. – Vaughan Company, Inc. has announced the promotion of Nick Bickar to European sales manager.