NIBCO announced that its Board of Directors appointed Ashley Martin as executive vice president, effective immediately. Reporting to Steve Malm, president and CEO, Martin continues in her role as corporate officer and executive leadership team member; and serves as member of the Board of Directors, a position she has held since 2018. She is responsible for maximizing the company’s operating performance and achieving its financial goals.

“Ashley’s business acumen, industry connections and experience have prepared her well,” said Malm in announcing Martin’s appointment. “Her innate leadership qualities and strategic vision will successfully propel NIBCO forward into its fifth generation.”

Since joining NIBCO in 2012, Martin has held a variety of positions including senior vice president, sales; vice president of wholesale sales; general manager of PEX; and director of distribution and transportation. Martin co-founded the American Supply Association Women in Industry group in 2013. She served a two-year term as chairperson, beginning in 2016.

Martin received her bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana. She holds a master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in strategy and operations management from Southern Methodist University in Dallas.