Nexstar Network, a member-owned organization that helps plumbing, electrical and heating and cooling contractors grow their businesses, announced Julian Scadden will be named president and CEO on Nov. 1. Jack Tester, who has commendably served as the president and CEO for 10 years, will stay on with Nexstar as a part-time leadership coach, helping members with leadership succession. The Nexstar board of directors voted unanimously on all aspects of this restructuring.

 Nexstar Chairman of the Board Phil Smitherman is pleased with the transition. “Jack has been a true leader for us all,” he says. “I am proud of the board’s decision and the position of strength Nexstar is in to accomplish a successful leadership succession. Julian is a principled, diligent person. We are lucky to have him as the future leader of Nexstar.”