Michael E. Werner, currently CEO of Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC, will also assume the role of president. Werner is also CEO and president of Globe Union Group Inc., which purchased part of Gerber last February.
Also, Jeff Pratt, vice president of sales, and Ken James, national sales manager, will head up the sales department, responsible for the company's U.S. Northeast Region. In addition, five regional directors will work with Gerber's national manufacturers rep network: M.J. (Mutt) Davis, Southern Region; Mike Vinik, Midwest Region; Jim Wilmsen, Southwest Region; Darryl Wint, Southwestern Region; and Eric Peterson, Northwest Region. Vinik will also serve as national sales manager, commercial products. Peterson will also service as national sales manager, builders services.