Before joining Due North, Sean McGrann led U.S. initiatives for Lowe Rental’s equipment-as-a-service model, Rental+, and held senior leadership roles at several companies.
Rick Jackson is now responsible for overseeing all three NTI campuses —in Las Vegas, Nevada, Phoenix, Arizona, and Houston, Texas — focusing on operational excellence while pursuing growth objectives.
Kristian Strand, who is currently serving as divisional president, Commercial Compressors, at Danfoss Climate Solutions, will join the Danfoss Group executive team and take over as president of Danfoss Climate Solutions as of Tuesday, April 1.
After 34 years with A. O. Smith, Mark Gierla, regional vice president of Eastern sales on the North American water heater sales team, will retire this spring. John Bates, regional vice president of Central sales, will take over Eastern sales, while Matt Patterson, national accounts director, will be promoted to regional vice president of Western sales.
Nick Hayes will oversee operations and help drive business growth at the two branches of Tim Ferguson Plumbing, Air and Electric after taking over as vice president and general manager.
Jon Neustadt is the new president of Neuco Inc., and his brother Paul, who served as president for 20 years, is transitioning into the role of executive chairman.
The new senior manager of Franklin Electric's Industrial & Engineered Systems business unit, Mike Pimentel, will set the strategic vision for the segment, leading all commercial activities and supporting the needs and growth of customers, the company said.
“When I first began looking into potential business opportunities, I knew I wanted to go into business with a respected brand that has established a reputation for setting industry standards,” said Jerry Aument, the new owner of DUCTZ of South Central PA.
In his new role at Nibco Inc., Aaron Edds will be responsible for overseeing and guiding the product management team, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure product development aligns with Nibco’s business strategy and meets customer needs
