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Kevin Wheeler (Left) and Steve Shafter (Right).

Kevin Wheeler to Retire as Executive Chairman of A. O. Smith

The company’s board of directors has elected Stephen Shafer, president and chief executive officer (CEO), as chairman upon Wheeler’s retirement.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
June 23, 2026

Wheeler joined A. O. Smith in 1994 as a regional sales manager for the former Water Products Company and held various senior leadership roles across the business before becoming president and CEO in 2018 and chairman in 2020.


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Brian Bartlett and Jake Fegeley.

Cooney Brothers announces COO leadership transition

Brian Bartlett will transition to COO leadership as Jake Fegely prepares to retire.
April 14, 2026

Bringing 29 years of operational and managerial leadership experience, Bartlett joined Cooney Brothers in September of last year with the plan to eventually assume the COO role after gaining a full understanding of the company’s operations.


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Commonwealth M&A's co-founders,  Rick Calabrese and Joe Bergin.

What it takes to sell a legacy business

How preparation, trust and timing shaped the successful sale of a 70-year-old plumbing company.
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Kristen R. Bayles
December 22, 2025

When Ryan Edgington began exploring the value of Oxford Plumbing & Heating out of curiosity, the third-generation owner navigated the sale of a deeply rooted community business while preserving its people-first values. 


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Dan Kirkpatrick.

Industry veteran Dan Kirkpatrick of GF announces retirement

After 37 years, Kirkpatrick will now be retiring.
November 25, 2025

Kirkpatrick has been in the industry since 1988. 


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Darrell Case announcing the promotion of Matt Case, along with the firm's leadership team.

Case Engineering, Inc. celebrating 30th anniversary, new leadership and retiring founder Darrell Case, PE, LEED AP

COO/Principal/Senior Mechanical Engineer Matt Case announced as firm’s new President/CEO.
November 19, 2025

After thirty years of ownership, Darrell Case is passing the torch to his son, Matt Case. 


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Regis Saragosti, former Saniflo U.S.A. CEO, posing with his art.

Former Saniflo U.S.A. CEO embarks on a new artistic journey

Regis Saragosti has decided to pursue art, following his retirement in July.
November 4, 2025

Saragosti, who led Saniflo U.S.A. for 20 years, is now dedicating his time to his passion for art and creativity.


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Dan Holohan teaching in Mechanical Room 2019

Celebrating the illustrious career of a renowned hydronics industry voice

Industry legend Dan Holohan retires from writing.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
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Nicole Krawcke
January 15, 2024

There is no shortage of industry patrons who’ve been impacted by Dan Holohan — manufacturers, reps, plumbers, and fellow writers alike. His love for teaching, writing, giving back and just undeniable kindness have left a mark.


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Michael Copp

PHCC — National Association EVP Michael Copp announces retirement plans

May 18, 2021

A PHCC search committee has been formed that will work with a consultant to begin the process of identifying and interviewing possible successors.


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Bob Miodonski

Read this at your own risk

Bob Miodonski
January 10, 2018

I’ve heard an alarming number of speakers say, ‘Don’t listen to the media.’


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Andy Zelazny

General Pipe Cleaners' Andy Zelazny retires

Dave Dunbar will succeed Zelazny as national sales manager in October
August 3, 2017

Zelazny joined General as a customer sales representative in 1977 and took over as national sales manager in 2001.


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