Bradley Corporation announces the promotion of Latisha Rathell to Director of Customer Service. Rathell brings over 20 years of experience in financial and business analysis, reporting, project management and contract performance management roles. She brings a diverse background in regulatory, service, product surveillance, as well as customer service leadership. Prior to joining Bradley in 2020 as Read more
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Bradley Corporation announces the promotion of Latisha Rathell to Director of Customer Service.
Rathell brings over 20 years of experience in financial and business analysis, reporting, project management and contract performance management roles. She brings a diverse background in regulatory, service, product surveillance, as well as customer service leadership.
Prior to joining Bradley in 2020 as product compliance analyst, Rathell worked in various leadership roles at General Electric.
“Latisha brings strong leadership experience, dedication to change management and business acumen to the Bradley customer service team,” says Jim Johnston, vice president of manufacturing, Bradley Corporation. “Over the past two years she has managed a number of process improvements in support of our corporate growth strategy.”
Rathell earned her MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management, and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Cardinal Stritch University.
Milwaukee Valve has announced the retirement of President and CEO Rick Giannini, effective January 20, 2023. John Labellarte, the company’s current COO, will succeed Giannini in leading the commercial, industrial and marine valve manufacturer. Giannini joined Milwaukee Valve in 1998 and successfully guided the business through challenging market conditions. His leadership transformed Milwaukee Valve into Read more
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Milwaukee Valve has announced the retirement of President and CEO Rick Giannini, effective January 20, 2023. John Labellarte, the company’s current COO, will succeed Giannini in leading the commercial, industrial and marine valve manufacturer.
Giannini joined Milwaukee Valve in 1998 and successfully guided the business through challenging market conditions. His leadership transformed Milwaukee Valve into a service leader and global manufacturer. He guided the transformation of the sales organization, reinvested in manufacturing processes and equipment, and assembled the company’s overseas manufacturing operations. Giannini greatly expanded the development and growth of Milwaukee Valve’s product offering and presence in the Navy Marine market.
Giannini also developed and maintained the management team which will continue to lead the company. He dedicated time and energy to industry-leading organizations, serving as Chairman of the Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base Coalition (ACIBC) since its inception in 2004. He also sat on The American Supply Association’s (ASA) Industrial Piping Division Steering Committee and served on ASA’s Board of Directors.
New president and COO John Labellarte started with Milwaukee Valve in 1999 as General Manager. He was promoted to Vice President and COO in 2006. During his tenure, Labellarte has been instrumental in driving the company’s global manufacturing initiatives, strategic planning, product development and operational performance. His focus on continual improvement and the utilization and development of new technologies will continue to build brand value and value proposition for the company. Prior to joining Milwaukee Valve, Labellarte worked for 12 years with the Marpac & McCANNA Valve companies, serving in operations and management roles. He is extremely qualified to lead Milwaukee Valve, with 35 years of executive and operations management experience in the valve industry.
In its 121st year of business, Milwaukee Valve Company is internationally recognized for state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and innovative new products covering a wide range of commercial and industrial applications.
Board members approved, Rethink Water initiative launched at 68th Annual Meeting of the Membership Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) announced the election of Sal Gattone as president of the 2023 PMI Board of Directors during PMI’s 68th Annual Meeting of the Membership yesterday. The leader of research and development projects at LIXIL, Gattone succeeds Martin Knieps, senior director Read more
Board members approved, Rethink Water initiative launched at 68th Annual Meeting of the Membership
Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) announced the election of Sal Gattone as president of the 2023 PMI Board of Directors during PMI’s 68th Annual Meeting of the Membership yesterday. The leader of research and development projects at LIXIL, Gattone succeeds Martin Knieps, senior director, operational excellence, Viega LLC. Knieps will remain on the board as immediate past president. The meeting was held during the PMI22 Manufacturing Success Conference in Louisville.
In addition to Gattone and Knieps, the other members of the 2023 board will be board vice president Chip Way, Lavelle Industries; board secretary/treasurer Cambria McLeod, Kohler Co.; and at-large directors Kevin Campbell, Moen, Inc.; Daniel Gleiberman, Sloan Valve Co.; Bob Neff, Delta Faucet Co.; and Belinda Wise, Kerox, Ltd.
“I am delighted and honored to lead as the next president of the PMI Board of Directors,” Gattone stated. “We are at a pivotal juncture. Record-breaking temperatures this summer, combined with historic drought conditions, remind us of the urgency with which we need to act to tackle water conservation challenges at every level of government. In collaboration with my colleagues at PMI, we will continue to focus on water efficiency, advising key stakeholders on proactive measures we can implement to advance responsible use of our water resources.”
Board photo caption: l-r: Bob Neff, Delta Faucet Co.; Belinda Wise, Kerox, Ltd.; Daniel Gleiberman, Sloan Valve Co.; 2023 board vice president Chip Way, Lavelle Industries; 2023 board president Sal Gattone, LIXIL; 2023 board secretary/treasurer Cambria McLeod, Kohler Co.; Kevin Campbell, Moen, Inc.; and 2022 board president Martin Knieps.
Gattone thanked Knieps for his contributions as the 2022 PMI board president. He also announced that the 69th Annual Meeting of the Membership will be held as part of the PMI23 Manufacturing Success Conference from Oct. 23-26, 2023, at the Lotte Hotel in Seattle.
In remarks summing up 2022, Knieps recognized PMI member companies that joined during the year – BOCCHI, Speakman and Uponor. He presented the PMI President’s Award to Troy Benavidez, leader, international governmental relations and policy, LIXIL International.
PMI introduces Rethink Water initiative
PMI’s Rethink Water initiative is an effort to assure clean and safe water for future generations by building a coalition of individuals, organizations and policymakers with a shared vision of sustainably managed water.
Knieps introduced a video about the initiative and emphasized the importance of addressing the water shortages caused by climate change and aging infrastructure. Rethink Water is one of an “amazing array of forward-looking initiatives” PMI has planned for 2023 and beyond, he said. Knieps also announced the new Paul Patton PMI Conference Scholarship, named after the late former PMI president, to be awarded each year to provide complimentary attendance to the PMI Manufacturing Success Conference.
During his state of the association report, PMI CEO/Executive Director Kerry Stackpole recognized the contributions of the PMI board, committee leaders, staff, and business support team. He named Kate Olinger, director, industry and regulatory affairs, Uponor, as the recipient of the PMI Ambassador Award, given each year to an employee of a PMI member company.
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About Plumbing Manufacturers International
Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) is the trade association of plumbing product manufacturers that produce more than 90% of the United States’ plumbing products, represent more than 150 iconic brands, and develop safe, reliable and innovative water-efficient plumbing technologies. PMI members contribute more than 464,000 jobs and $85.5 billion in economic impact to America’s economy.
With a vision of safe, responsible plumbing – always, PMI advocates for plumbing product performance contributing to water efficiency and savings, sustainability, public health and safety, and consumer satisfaction. PMI members manufacture water-efficient toilets, urinals, faucets, showerheads and other products at more than 70 locations across the country and market them online and in more than 24,000 home improvement stores, hardware stores and showrooms in all 50 states. For more information on PMI, contact the organization at 1750 Tysons Blvd., Ste. 1500, McLean, Va., 22102; tel.: 847-481-5500; fax: 847-481-5501. www.safeplumbing.org.
Company has bolstered its resource bench with key experts to better support its brand partners in the home service industry P1 Service Group, an industry-leading business growth partner that provides world-class resources to its home service partner companies across the country, announced the hiring of five new team members. The new additions to P1’s experienced leadership Read more
Company has bolstered its resource bench with key experts to better support its brand partners in the home service industry
P1 Service Group, an industry-leading business growth partner that provides world-class resources to its home service partner companies across the country, announced the hiring of five new team members. The new additions to P1’s experienced leadership team demonstrate the company’s exceptional growth rate and early success since its founding in 2021.
“Adding these seasoned subject-matter experts with long-standing industry relationships to our team elevates our ability to deliver our ‘people first’ approach to a growing number of first-class home service companies around the nation,” said Jeff Belk, CEO of P1 Service Group. “Our new team members help P1 stand out as the most experienced business growth partner in the home service industry. Their integrity and commitment to excellence perfectly complement our values and will support our partners in creating unique growth avenues.”
The new team members include:
- Steve McConnell, Chief Financial Officer. McConnell, who has more than 20 years of experience supporting the profitable growth of multiple private-equity-backed companies, will assist P1 and its partner companies in developing functional programs for the accounting and human resources departments.
- Lisa White, Vice President of Partner Relations. White has spent more than 22 years in the trades, including 21 years with the Nexstar Network. She has a decades-long relationship with both Belk and P1 President Justin Carrol, and now joins P1 to lead business development, guide partner companies in operations, and help contractors navigate the changing dynamics of the home services industry.
- Dan Friesen, Vice President of Training. Friesen started in the trades in 1993 and spent 17 years at Nexstar, where he trained more than 50,000 people. Friesen, who joined P1 after knowing Belk, Carrol, and White for nearly 20 years, supports partners by managing and advising on the continuous training of their team members.
- Michelle Fadeley, Vice President of Marketing. Fadeley has more than 20 years of comprehensive experience leading marketing strategies and initiatives for companies ranging in size from start-ups to those with established national footprints. Recruited for her breadth of experience in growth marketing, Fadeley helps P1’s partner brands grow by delivering personalized recommendations on marketing best practices and lead generation.
- Donata Hammonds, Vice President of Recruiting. Hammonds previously spent seven years running a successful recruiting business that worked with home service companies, including working with Carrol for more than two years, before coming to P1. At P1, Hammonds collaborates with partner companies to optimize recruiting strategies and ensure a reliable pipeline of strong talent.
“This group’s expertise will help P1 achieve long-term growth and success,” said Justin Carrol, President of P1 Service Group. “We’re delighted to have each of them on the P1 team and to assist our growing partner network.”
For more information about P1 Service Group, please visit www.p1servicegroup.com. P1 Service Group is financially backed by River Sea Network and The Edgewater Funds.
Navien, the leader in condensing technology, has officially incorporated their business in the country of Canada under the name Navien Canada, Inc. Navien business in the United States, Canada and Mexico had been operating as Navien, Inc. since 2006. Now, the American territories will be split among the three separate corporations, with the United States Read more
Navien, the leader in condensing technology, has officially incorporated their business in the country of Canada under the name Navien Canada, Inc. Navien business in the United States, Canada and Mexico had been operating as Navien, Inc. since 2006. Now, the American territories will be split among the three separate corporations, with the United States still operating as Navien, Inc. and Mexico operating as Navien Mexico, S.A. de C. V.
Left to Right – Adam Wills – Ryan Shin – Scott Lee and Eric Moffroid Officially Open the New Navien Canada Distribution Centre with a Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting.
“Our business in Canada has grown exponentially over the previous 16 years, making Navien the number one selling manufacturer of tankless water heaters and wall-hung boilers in the country,” said Scott Lee, CEO of Navien Canada, Inc. “By incorporating our business in Canada as Navien Canada, Inc., Navien is demonstrating its commitment to providing nimble, personal and more localized services, and strengthening our partnerships with our customers across Canada.”
Navien commemorated the official announcement of Navien Canada, Inc. on August 29 in Surrey, BC with the grand opening of their first Canada distribution centre and the launch of a new website dedicated to Canada, navieninc.ca. Several Navien distributors, contractors and sales representative partners attended the grand opening, along with key executive members of Navien, including Canada National Sales Manager, Adam Wills.
Scott Lee – CEO of Navien Canada Inc – Speaks to all Attendees at the Opening of the Navien Distribution Centre.
“Even though our supply chain capabilities have far exceeded industry averages over the last 2 years, we knew more was needed as customer expectations continue to evolve,” said Wills. “That is why this facility, the new Navien Canada distribution centre, has come online. Now we can offer industry leading products, accessories, and parts locally in Canada. For our partners, this means faster deliveries, greater product accessibility, dedicated inventories of add-on components like manifolds and rack systems, and improved profitability.”
For more information about Navien Canada, Inc. and their products, visit navieninc.ca.