ATLANTA – DiversiTech Corp., a manufacturer and supplier of HVACR parts and accessories, recently named Jon Evans as its new COO. Evans will be responsible for the integrated operations of the company. This includes overseeing the continued successful integrations from the recent acquisitions of Cliplight and Pump House, two companies that joined the DiversiTech family in December 2015.  Evans’ responsibilities also include streamlining the company’s national and international service offerings and product portfolio, which consists of more than 7,000 product items in over 200 product categories. Evans will report to DiversiTech CEO Jim Prescott.    

“Jon brings a wealth of experience that will further support our continued growth plans and our goal of delivering world-class products and customer service,” said Prescott.  “We are looking forward to the contributions Jon will be making to drive greater efficiencies in our business while continuing to provide profit-driven opportunities for every DiversiTech customer.”

“I’m excited to join such a diverse and growth-oriented organization that brings so many advantages for its customers,” said Evans. 

Evans brings more than 20 years of general management, supply chain, sourcing, and manufacturing experience to the COO role. He comes to DiversiTech from Arysta LifeScience, a $2 billion global agrochemical solutions provider, where he served as the executive vice president of Global Integrated Supply Chain and Operations, as well as interim CEO/president. Prior to Arysta, Evans served as a vice president/general manager for standalone global business units within Imerys, FMC Corp. and AMRI. Evans also spent more than a decade in various manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial roles at General Electric’s Plastics and Engineered Materials business.

Evans holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Clarkson University and an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.  e is also a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as an Armor/Cavalry officer.

Evans resides in Johns Creek, Georgia., with his wife Terri and their two children.

Distributors and contractors wanting more information can contact their local DiversiTech manufacturer representative or visit www.diversitech.com.