These changes come on the heels of implementing a new company-wide management strategy and regional leadership structure.

In this position, Golen will work closely across several departments, including product development, sales, and marketing as well as assist the executive team with strategic planning and implementation.

Finding strategies to stand out from the crowd is no longer innovative; it’s required to survive.

Hicks will be responsible for leading many of DSG’s corporate operations, including (but not limited to) purchasing, logistics, warehousing, and fleet operations.

Bobby Yu has been promoted to commercial sales manager, Bill Davis was named director of sales branch operations, and Kevin Locke was promoted to director of procurement of ECCO Heating Products Ltd.

George Pattee succeeds Joseph C. Nettemeyer, president and CEO of Valin Corp.

“I’ve been very fortunate throughout my career that I have been offered opportunities that have furthered my career,” Tofte said. “My attitude has always been, ‘I will do whatever you need me to do.’ So far that has worked out pretty well.”

He joined Motion Industries in May 2011, following 21 years with ABB/Baldor Electric Co., a Fort Smith, Arkansas-based manufacturer of industrial electric motors, drives, and mechanical power transmission components.

The 31-year HVAC veteran has held various positions in the industry, ranging from management to sales and marketing with Lennox Intl., Gemaire Distributors, and Baker Distributing.