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Ben Capra, regional sales manager for water heating, Ariston.

Ariston names Regional Sales Manager for water heating

Ben Capra selected to drive growth in Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West.

March 24, 2026

Capra emphasized his goal is to develop partnerships with distributors and contractors and work together in identifying water heating solutions.

Chris DeLay, Aaron Henderson and Dustin Schafer.

Henderson Companies advances new technology leadership team

This shift transitions the firm’s technology discipline into three specialized yet connected teams, each led by a dedicated executive.

March 20, 2026

The company announced an evolution of its technology team aimed at expanding its research capabilities, accelerating digital innovation, and strengthening operational excellence

Joseph Gresham joins Rinnai America Corporation as vice president of innovation

Greshem has experience in HVAC, residential applications, drinking water systems and more.

February 25, 2026

In this role, Joe will lead Rinnai America's Innovation organization, providing strategic direction for innovation, product strategy, and technology advancement across North America.

John Volence, PE, CEM and Amanda Gibney Weko.

Precis Engineering + Architecture caps year with two C-suite additions

John Volence, PE, CEM, promoted to Chief Operations Officer; Amanda Gibney Weko hired as Chief Communications Officer.

January 28, 2026

The firm expanded to 146 employees in 2025 with 7.5 percent revenue growth and recorded 76 percent new-hire employee growth since 2023.

Dave DeLater, the new COO of Viega North America.

Viega North America names Dave DeLater chief operating officer

A new operation executive joins Viega, bringing over 30 years of experience as the company continues to expand its North American footprint.

January 13, 2026

DeLater will oversee operations initiatives at all North American manufacturing and logistics locations.

GF names Javier Alarcón VP, Finance of GF Building Flow Solutions Americas

GF appoints new vice president of finance to support continued growth.

December 16, 2025

Alarcón brings more than 25 years of global finance leadership experience to the role, overseeing Finance and Accounting operations effective Dec. 15, 2025.