Bradford White Corp. announced the passing of its chairman A. Robert “Bob” Carnevale.

Milwaukee Valve Company announced the recent death of Geoff McLaughlin, the company’s vice president of technical sales. McLaughlin was a 19-year veteran of the valve manufacturer, working in a variety of engineering positions for the firm.

“Everyone will miss his big heart, quick wit and willingness to roll up his sleeves and work hard to get a job done right.”

President of The Mill-Rose Company dies at age 72.

Barry Burnett co-founded BDR, a premier business training and coaching company for home services contractors.

Rechtin officially retired from Western on Jan. 1, 2018 after 46 years of dedicated service to the company. 

Saying goodbye to an industry legend.

John Pope, owner of F.W. Webb Co., passes away.

His sons Mike, Steve, Dave and Tim Bestler continue to work in the family business. 

NIBCO recently announced the passing of Alice A. Martin, vice chairman and chief revenue officer, on Dec. 10, 2017.