Peachtree City, Ga. — Rinnai America Corporation, Rinnai America Corporation announced that Frank Windsor has been promoted to President of the Peachtree City, Georgia-based company. Windsor joined Rinnai as General Manager in 2014 and was later promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2016. During his time with Rinnai, Windsor has led major strategic initiatives including Read more
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Peachtree City, Ga. — Rinnai America Corporation, Rinnai America Corporation announced that Frank Windsor has been promoted to President of the Peachtree City, Georgia-based company.
Windsor joined Rinnai as General Manager in 2014 and was later promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2016. During his time with Rinnai, Windsor has led major strategic initiatives including the start of the organization’s North American Manufacturing facility in Griffin, Georgia. The facility produced its first tankless water heater in April of 2018, making Rinnai America Corporation the first major tankless water heating brand to manufacture in the United States. He has also supported the organization’s vision for future growth by leading the expansion of the company’s Peachtree City headquarters, which opened in September of 2018. In 2019 the company will open a state-of-the-art training and innovation center at the headquarters that will be used to develop innovative products for the North American market. With the future in mind, Windsor also established an innovation department in 2018 that combines engineering and product management teams and is responsible for developing new product initiatives for existing and new markets.
“Rinnai has identified the North American market as a strategic growth vehicle for the global organization,” said Yuji Kondo, Director and Senior Managing Executive Officer, General Manager of Overseas Business Headquarters. “We have achieved significant milestones under Frank’s leadership and look forward to continuing to expand our presence in North America.”
Prior to joining Rinnai, Windsor spent 23 years with Kohler Company in various leadership positions leading up to Vice President of Sales Kitchen & Bath Americas.
“I am proud to be part of a thriving business that is investing in the growth of the North American Market,” said Windsor. “Our vision is ‘enhancing lives by changing the way water is heated.’ We have a talented team in place and are well positioned to continue to drive the growth of the water heating and space heating categories.”
For more information on Rinnai and its portfolio of products, visit rinnai.us.
Cranston, R.I.—Taco Family of Companies CEO and owner, John Hazen White, Jr., announced that Cheryl Merchant will join the company on January 1, 2019 as President of Taco Family of Companies, North America. Ms. Merchant has spent the last 19 years as the President and CEO of Hope Global Industries, based in Cumberland, Rhode Island Read more
Cranston, R.I.—Taco Family of Companies CEO and owner, John Hazen White, Jr., announced that Cheryl Merchant will join the company on January 1, 2019 as President of Taco Family of Companies, North America. Ms. Merchant has spent the last 19 years as the President and CEO of Hope Global Industries, based in Cumberland, Rhode Island.
“Cheryl’s addition to our senior leadership team will ensure Taco’s continued success as a high-performing, customer focused company,” White told his Cranston-based workforce this week. “Cheryl’s track record at Hope Global speaks for itself and we are fortunate to have her join the Taco family.”
Luca Bolcati, currently Vice President of Taco International, will be named President of Taco International, effective January 1, 2019 as well.
Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council welcomes three new staff members who will greatly contribute to the association’s building safety mission and its focus on innovation and excellent customer service. Ryan Colker joins the Code Council as Vice President of Innovation. In this new role, Colker will identify emerging issues in the building industry Read more
Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council welcomes three new staff members who will greatly contribute to the association’s building safety mission and its focus on innovation and excellent customer service.
Ryan Colker
Ryan Colker joins the Code Council as Vice President of Innovation. In this new role, Colker will identify emerging issues in the building industry, including how new technologies can be leveraged by codes and standards, methods to modernize the application of building regulations, and the development of new business strategies that support members and building safety professionals. He will also serve as Executive Director of the Alliance for National and Community Resilience. Most recently, Colker was the Vice President of the National Institute of Building Sciences, where he led the Institute’s efforts to improve the built environment through collaboration of public and private sectors. Previously, he was the Manager of Government Affairs at ASHRAE.
Karl Fippinger
Karl Fippinger, CEM, PMP, is the new Vice President of Fire and Disaster Mitigation. He will be responsible for managing the Code Council’s relationships and programs related to fire service activities and emergency management. He will work with federal, state and local agencies in the area of disaster preparedness and public safety. Most recently, he led federal disaster response and recovery programs as well as emergency response planning, training and exercises for Dewberry. Previously, he managed professional development and exhibits for the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Fippinger brings more than 25 years of combined fire and rescue service experience in Arlington County (VA), Fairfax County (VA), and Prince William County (VA) as an instructor, command officer, and assistant fire chief. He is also a Certified Emergency Manager with the International Association of Emergency Managers.
Catherine Vinson
Catherine Vinson is joining the Code Council to expand and further develop the Code Council’s customer service culture. She will initially focus on testing and certification as the Assessment Center Manager. In her most recent role, Vinson was an Operations Services Quality Manager for Protective. Previously, she was the director of Client Care for Employment Screening Services.
“We are thrilled to have these three new additions to our team,” said Code Council Chief Executive Officer Dominic Sims, CBO. “We are constantly striving to improve our products and services, and I am confident that these new members of our team will allow us to better support our members and advance our mission.”
Glendale, Calif. — ServiceTitan has named David Burt, a veteran finance and technology executive with international experience, as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. David most recently served as Vice President of Content Planning & Analysis and Co-Head of Corporate Development for the online streaming service Netflix, where he helped the company rapidly expand its international Read more
Glendale, Calif. — ServiceTitan has named David Burt, a veteran finance and technology executive with international experience, as the company’s Chief Financial Officer.
David most recently served as Vice President of Content Planning & Analysis and Co-Head of Corporate Development for the online streaming service Netflix, where he helped the company rapidly expand its international footprint from a U.S. only to a Global player, while also overseeing its rapid investment in Original Content around the globe.
“What drew me to ServiceTitan was the challenges it is solving for its customers, and the impact that it’s making on the lives of hard working service men and women, and their families,” David said. “The broader home services market represents a significant, untapped opportunity for growth, and ServiceTitan is best positioned to achieve this growth. In addition, there’s an exceptional culture of excellence at ServiceTitan backed by a fantastic team that’s putting that culture into action. It’s truly a special time to be joining the company.”
2018 has been a notable year for ServiceTitan. In March, the company announced it had secured $62 million in Series C funding, and just this past Wednesday ServiceTitan secured $165 million in Series D funding. The company has also been named one of the best places to work by Inc. and the Los Angeles Business Journal and placed on the Forbes Cloud 100 list of the world’s best private cloud computing companies and the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. In 2017, Forbes recognized ServiceTitan as one of the Next Billion-Dollar Startups.
“During David’s tenure, Netflix grew from a domestic service into a global media provider,” said Ara Mahdessian, CEO and co-founder of ServiceTitan. “He’s bringing that experience and expertise in growing a business to ServiceTitan at a pivotal period for the company. His insights and leadership will be integral to ServiceTitan as we build on the success we’ve had in 2018 and continue to offer our customers the highest level of convenience and customer experience in the home services industry.”
David earned a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University and Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Technology, Sydney. Before joining Netflix, he worked for J.P. Morgan Securities as an Investment Banker and for Bain & Company as a Strategy Consultant.
ServiceTitan was founded by Mahdessian and Vahe Kuzoyan in 2012 when they discovered there were few software options to recommend to their fathers—both of whom were tradesmen. ServiceTitan now has more than 600 employees in Los Angeles, CA and Atlanta, GA and more than 2,500 client businesses throughout the USA and Canada. For more information, visit www.servicetitan.com.
Patrick (Pat) F. Dennis, 69, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 18, at his home in Manassas, Virginia. “Pat was inspiration and mentor to many in the northern Virginia HVAC community over the past 40+ years,” says Christopher Squires, HVAC Technical Service & Sales Support, Thos. Somerville Co. Pat was born in Washington D.C. on October Read more
Patrick (Pat) F. Dennis, 69, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 18, at his home in Manassas, Virginia.
“Pat was inspiration and mentor to many in the northern Virginia HVAC community over the past 40+ years,” says Christopher Squires, HVAC Technical Service & Sales Support, Thos. Somerville Co.
Pat was born in Washington D.C. on October 15, 1949 to the late Orlo G. and Dorothy E. (Stewart) Dennis. Pat graduated from W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax, Virginia in 1968. He earned an Honorary Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Mechanical Technology. Pat was successful in the HVAC business earning the respect of both peers and customers. He started P.F. Dennis Air Conditioning and Heating which later became All-County Air Conditioning. His passion for education and integrity in the HVAC field led him to his 25 year teaching position at Northern Virginia Community College. He was often named Teacher of the Year. Pat enjoyed traveling, spending time in Montross, Virginia fishing, boating and crabbing with family and friends. He was loved by many.
“Pat Dennis gave a lot to the HVAC trade by teaching and running the trade school at NOVA (Northern Virginia Community College). Plus, he dedicated his life to the trade through his longtime Manassas-based HVAC business, All-County Heating & Air Conditioning. He was a great guy,” says Jeff Riley, co-owner, COREDRON.
Pat is preceded in death by his brother Jack and sister-in-law Virginia Dennis.
He is survived by cherished family members; his wife of 43 years, Pamela J. Dennis, brother Denny Dennis, son James Dennis (Lori), daughters Jennifer Squires (Chris), Wendy O’Brien and Amanda Frikker (Nick); grandchildren Rane and Evan Squires, Howie and Aubrey Dennis, Stella O’Brien, Emma Frikker; niece Sarah Radcliffe (Ian), nephews Bill Dennis (Diane), Rob Dennis (Julie); grandnephews Colin and Declan Radcliffe; grandnieces Mackenzie and Emma Radcliffe.