In Memoriam: Ren Owen, Plumbing Industry Leader (1945-2006)
Ren Owen, Sloan Valve Co.'s vice president of business development,
passed away on Jan. 6, 2006, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and
growth in the plumbing industry.
"Sloan is a privately owned company that will be celebrating its 100
year anniversary this year," Chuck Allen, president and chief executive
officer of Sloan Valve Co., said. "Over the years, the success of a
company like Sloan is built upon the contributions of hundreds of unsung
heroes who do their job most often without fanfare or applause. Ren was
one of those individuals who took his contribution to a new level."