Michael Benisek has joined Mainline Sales, a manufacturers representative agency serving the plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, industrial, irrigation and waterworks markets in California and Nevada. Benisek will be the firm’s new director of commercial sales.

Benisek was previously vice president of specification sales for Elmco-Duddy, a leading agency serving the plumbing and mechanical markets in Southern California. Prior to joining Elmco-Duddy, he held leadership positions at the Delco and Benisek Sales agencies.

In his new role, Benisek will build on decades of experience in working with leading mechanical engineers, architects and owners to provide design and installation support for product lines represented by Mainline.

Benisek holds the designation of CPMR (Certified Professional Manufacturers Representative) achieved through his studies at Arizona State University.

“Our goal is to provide the absolute best design, specification and project support for each of the lines we represent,” said Lynn A. McVay, managing partner of Mainline Sales. “Michael Benisek brings a deep understanding of the Southern California markets, channels and customers, while possessing a strong passion for this industry…and I know he will help us deliver the “Mainline Difference” to the marketplace.”

 Benisek will be based in San Diego, Calif.