In continuing its commitment to innovative jobsite solutions to expert tradespeople around the world, RIDGID® is pleased to announce the addition of Mitch Barton to the RIDGID Global Press Connection team, where he will serve as Marketing Director. In this new position, Barton will manage product development, partner relations and new business opportunities for the Read more
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In continuing its commitment to innovative jobsite solutions to expert tradespeople around the world, RIDGID® is pleased to announce the addition of Mitch Barton to the RIDGID Global Press Connection team, where he will serve as Marketing Director. In this new position, Barton will manage product development, partner relations and new business opportunities for the growing line of RIDGID press tools.
Barton brings several decades of marketing and product development experience to his new role. Previously, he served as Director, Global Project Management for Performance Health in Akron. In this role, he transformed the product management group from a support organization to a high performing team leading projects and decision making across the organization. At RIDGID, he brings this innovative outlook to the Global Press Connection team, helping them strengthen their focus, responsiveness and global connectivity solutions in the pressing category.
“Looking at the needs of our end-user – the professional tradesperson – is critical to our overall product development strategy. Mitch understands this ‘consumer-first’ mindset and will help us continue to take a more holistic view towards new tool technologies,” said John Ruese, VP & General Manager of Global Press Connection at RIDGID.
In addition to more than 30 years of marketing experience across a variety of industries, Barton also holds a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science degree from Bowling Green State University.
Emerson’s professional tools business, which includes RIDGID as well as the Greenlee and Klauke brands, provides the industry’s broadest portfolio of advanced, reliable tools and technologies for the mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades globally. Visit emerson.com/professionaltools for more information.
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
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.
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James D. Finan ” Jim,” 61, died Friday, March 22, 2019. Born in Kearny, N.J, he lived in Belleville, N.J., and Kearny before moving to Newton, N.J., 23 years ago. He worked as a sales representative for Venco Sales, Inc. in Huntington, N.Y., for the past 11 years. Earlier he worked as a sales representative Read more
James D. Finan ” Jim,” 61, died Friday, March 22, 2019. Born in Kearny, N.J, he lived in Belleville, N.J., and Kearny before moving to Newton, N.J., 23 years ago.
He worked as a sales representative for Venco Sales, Inc. in Huntington, N.Y., for the past 11 years. Earlier he worked as a sales representative for Ridgewood Corp. in Newburgh, N.Y. He was a member of the National Association of Oil & Energy Service Professionals in New Jersey. Jim was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s Church in Newton.
He was the beloved husband of Cindy (nee McNamara); the devoted father of Breanne and James, and the dear brother of Patty Carona, MaryBeth Simone, Michael Finan, and the late Kathy Black and Eileen Hartford.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, North Arlington, N.J., on Tuesday, March 26 for the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Visitation will be held at the Parow Funeral Home, 185 Ridge Rd., North Arlington on Monday, March 25, from 4 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Newton First Aid Squad, 68 Sussex St., Newton, N.J. 07860.
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.
Caleffi North America welcomes Theresa Weyker as its controller. Weyker is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the company’s financial and benefit activities. “Theresa brings 30+ years of financial and management experience”, stated Mark Olson, Caleffi North America CEO. “Our growing company creates growing financial complexity. We are very happy to have Theresa Read more
Caleffi North America welcomes Theresa Weyker as its controller. Weyker is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the company’s financial and benefit activities.
“Theresa brings 30+ years of financial and management experience”, stated Mark Olson, Caleffi North America CEO. “Our growing company creates growing financial complexity. We are very happy to have Theresa with her depth of past responsibilities and accomplishments to help guide the way,” added Olson.
Weyker most recently served at Vesta Inc. (Franklin, Wisc.) as controller. She earned an MBA from Keller Graduate School in Milwaukee. “The company camaraderie, support and professionalism drew me here,” commented Weyker. “I’m looking forward to using the skills I acquired to help Caleffi continue its growth trajectory and to continue stretching myself professionally.”