Last fall, IAPMO announced its CEO of 25 years, Russ Chaney, would be retiring at the end of the year, and former COO and Executive Vice President Dave Viola would succeed Chaney at the helm of the 95-year-old association. 

All of the appointments were effective Jan. 1.

His career has spanned more than 20 years in the water industry, and he has served as a volunteer leader for various regional and national organizations.

Victaulic announced the appointment of Rick Bucher as chief executive officer, succeeding John F. Malloy, effective Jan. 31, 2021. 

While 2020 has been a year of uncertainty for most businesses, Mr. Rooter Plumbing is celebrating its 50th anniversary by adding more franchises to its lineup. 

David Gans, chief building official for the city of Oceanside, California, was elected IAPMO’s 61st president, and Steven Panelli, chief plumbing inspector for the city and county of San Francisco, was elected vice president.

This year, General Pipe Cleaners, a division of General Wire Spring Co., located in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, celebrates its 90th anniversary. 

Teter succeeds Joel Smith, the director of faucets product engineering at Kohler Co., as president.

In August, Nexstar Network announced Julian Scadden would replace Jack Tester as president and CEO, effective Nov. 1. Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke recently chatted with Scadden about his background and leadership goals for the organization.

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke recently chatted with PHCC—National Association’s newly elected President Hunter Botto regarding his goals for the coming year as well as the organization’s legislative agenda and areas of focus for its members.