After 40 years of company service, Andy Zelazny, national sales manager for General Pipe Cleaners, a division of General Wire Spring, announced his retirement at the end of September. 

Named national sales manager in 2001 after his predecessor, Bob Gelman, passed away, Zelazny helped fuel General’s growth by developing a strong, knowledgeable sales rep force — and by forging a company-wide commitment to training efforts. He joined General as a customer service representative in 1977.