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Formerly Vice President, Wholesale, the eight-year Oatey veteran will now take on an enhanced leadership role, including responsibility for customer service and technical support

Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, has promoted Patrick Aquino to Senior Vice President, Wholesale.

With nearly 20 years of experience in sales and business development, Aquino is a seasoned executive with deep knowledge of the plumbing industry. He joined Oatey nearly eight years ago as Northeast Regional Sales Manager and has since gained progressive responsibility as National Sales Manager; Director of Rough Plumbing and Commercial Sales; and most recently, Vice President, Wholesale. In his new position, Aquino will take on an enhanced leadership role, assuming responsibility for customer service and technical support in addition to U.S. wholesale and commercial sales.

“Patrick is a talented and experienced leader with a proven ability for driving sales, fostering customer relationships and developing successful teams,” said Neal Restivo, Chief Executive Officer at Oatey. “I am looking forward to his expanded leadership as we continue to grow our business and support our customers.”

Rinnai America Corporation, manufacturer of the number-one selling brand of tankless gas water heaters in North America, announced Daniel Zrubak has joined the organization as its General Manager, Rinnai Canada and will join the Executive Leadership Team for Rinnai America Corporation. Daniel’s wealth of experience in business management and customer service helps position Rinnai Canada for continued growth and success in the heating and water heating industries.

“I am honored to join Rinnai Canada as General Manager and to lead a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a positive impact on our industry and customers’ lives,” said Daniel. “I look forward to further strengthening Rinnai Canada’s position as a trusted provider of sustainable, energy-efficient heating and water heating solutions.”

Daniel has over 25 years of experience building and fostering collaborative relationships. Most recently, Daniel was Vice President Canada, DeLonghi Canada. He was a part of the North American leadership team and was responsible for the Canadian business. He helped achieve outstanding growth in revenue and profitability in Canada by revitalizing internal and external customer relationships, building foundational programs focused on strengthening distribution channels and launching successful sales and marketing programs. Prior to DeLonghi, Daniel was the National Sales Executive for Dyson Canada. He has served on the board of the Canadian Home Products Trade Association (CHPTA). Additionally, he was Canada Council Chair of the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and a North American Board Member.

“We are very excited to welcome Daniel to Rinnai. His comprehensive business and sales experience will help us successfully execute our expansion strategy for Canada,” said Frank Windsor, President of Rinnai America Corporation. “Rinnai continues to add to its substantial investment in Canada, and with Daniel on board, we continue to be fully dedicated to meeting the needs of our Canadian customers.”

Rinnai has been dynamically growing in Canada and the United States. Since 2017, Rinnai has built its new corporate headquarters outside Atlanta, more than doubled and expanded its staff across Canada, created a new state-of-the-art research and innovation center, and opened the first North American-based manufacturing facility by a major tankless water heating brand in Griffin, GA.

To learn more about Rinnai, visit www.rinnai.ca.

RectorSeal LLC, a leading manufacturer of quality HVAC/R and plumbing products, announces new territory coverage for several manufacturer’s representative companies.  The changes support RectorSeal’s vision to provide a single, industry-leading customer experience with a unified factory direct and manufacturer representative support function.

The following manufacturer’s representative coverages are effective immediately.

• Pacific Product Sales (PPS) will support the complete offering of RectorSeal and Shoemaker product lines in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. PPS has been supporting the HVAC/R industry in the Pacific Northwest since 1987. PPS recently merged with Cascade Sales, Inc., and together provide deep expertise in air movement, ductless, and HVAC/R representation.
• MJM Associates, Inc. coverage will include Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming for the full line of RectorSeal and Shoemaker products. The company represents superior manufacturers to the HVAC/R and Plumbing industries and offers sales support, product training, application assistance, and technical support to wholesale distributors, engineers, and contractors.
• Wright Sales Company will cover Hawaii, Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, and El Paso, TX, offering the full line of RectorSeal and Shoemaker products. Since 1991, the company has emphasized a pull-through approach to the marketing and selling of HVAC/R products. With a focus on product training, the company enjoys long-term relationships with customers and manufacturers through digital marketing and thorough communication.

“I believe that these changes reflect the core values of RectorSeal,” said Ryan Spadero, Vice President of Sales at RectorSeal. “We are always ready to do the hard work to earn our customer’s loyalty,” said Ryan Spadaro, RectorSeal Vice President of Sales. “With the continued support of our manufacturer representatives, we strive to provide the highest levels of customer service, support, and innovation.”

Since 1937, RectorSeal has offered products that have built a steadily growing and loyal following among contractors due to differentiated and proven product performance. Further, the company is often the first to tackle and solve challenges professional trade contractors face. In 2015, RectorSeal became part of CSW Industrials, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSWI), and it now plays a leading role in CSWI’s Contractor Solutions segment.

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Prestigious award celebrates Peterman Brothers president and other ambitious entrepreneurs who are building a better world

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Chad Peterman, president of Peterman Brothers, a leading HVAC and plumbing company serving the greater Indianapolis area, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award winner.

The Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards program is one of the preeminent competitive awards for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. Peterman was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs, investors and other regional business leaders. The candidates were evaluated based on their demonstration of building long-term value through entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes.

“This award is a testament to the foundation my father built at Peterman and the drive he instilled in my brother and me to always keep reaching for the next level,” Peterman said. “I’ve dedicated my life to serving this company, my community and the skilled trades. To be named Entrepreneur Of The Year is just an incredible honor.”

The award is the latest accolade given to Peterman and his company in recent years. In May, the Indianapolis Business Journal recognized Peterman Brothers as one of the 25 fastest-growing companies in Indianapolis for a fourth consecutive year. In 2022, Peterman Brothers landed a place on the Inc. 5000 for the fourth year in a row, and in 2021, the company was named Dealer of the Year by Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems, a leading supplier of HVAC equipment with more than 40,000 dealers in North America.

Peterman is also the founder of Peterman Top Tech Academy, whose latest class graduated earlier this month. In addition, he’s the host and creator of the Can’t Stop the Growth podcast, which is geared toward empowering leaders and helping business owners thrive and grow their company.

“Peterman Brothers has come a long way since its inception in 1986,” Peterman said. “We’re continuing to seek ways to better serve the community, including creating the Peterman Cares program to help those less fortunate. I’ve been blessed with an amazing team that has driven our expansion to six locations, and winning this award says as much about my staff and support system as it does about me.”

For nearly four decades, EY US has honored entrepreneurs whose ambition, courage and ingenuity have driven their companies’ success, transformed their industries and made a positive impact on their communities. Since 1986, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognized more than 11,000 US executives.

As a Midwest award winner, Peterman is now eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 National Awards. The National Award winners, including the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced in November at the Strategic Growth Forum^®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies.

Peterman Brothers is available to help with any plumbing or cooling needs. For more information, call (260) 201-3070 or visit www.petermanhvac.com.