Patrick S. O'Keefe Chief Executive Officer and President
Patrick S. O'Keefe joined our Company in August 2002. Prior to joining our Company, he served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Industrial Distribution Group, a supplier of maintenance, repair, operating and production products, from 1999 to 2001. He was Chief Executive Officer of Zep Manufacturing, a unit of National Service Industries and a manufacturer of specialty chemicals throughout North America, Europe and Australia, from 1997 to 1999. He has also held various senior management positions with Crane Co. from 1994 to 1997.
William C. McCartney Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
William C. McCartney joined our Company in 1985 as Controller. He was appointed our Vice President of Finance in 1994 and served as our Corporate Controller from April 1988 to December 1999. He was appointed Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on January 1, 2000.
David J. Coghlan President of North America and Asia
David J. Coghlan joined our Company as President of North America and Asia in June 2008. Prior to joining our Company, Mr. Coghlan served as Vice President of Global Parts for Trane Inc. from April 2004 through May 2008. Trane is a global manufacturer of commercial and residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. Mr. Coghlan also held several management positions in the United States and internationally within the Climate Control Technologies segment of Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited, a manufacturer of transport temperature control units and refrigerated display merchandisers, from 1995 to December 2003. Before joining Ingersoll-Rand, Mr. Coghlan worked for several years with the management consulting firm of McKinsey & Co. in the both the United Kingdom and the United States.
J. Dennis Cawte Group Managing Director Europe
J. Dennis Cawte joined our Company in October 2001 and was appointed Group Managing Director Europe. Prior to joining our Company, he was European President of PCC Valve and Controls, a division of Precision Castparts Corp., a manufacturer of components and castings to the aeronautical industry, from 1999 to 2001. He had also worked for Keystone Valve International, a manufacturer and distributor of industrial valves, for 20 years, his most recent position was the Director of Northern European Operations.
Josh C. Fu President, Asia
Josh C. Fu joined our company in January 2008 as President, Asia. From January 2007 to December 2007 Mr. Fu served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Reradiant International Co. Ltd., a consulting firm focused on the energy and industrial goods industries. From August 2004 to December 2006, Mr. Fu served as President of the China operations of Flowserve Corporation, a global manufacturer of flow control equipment, including valves, pumps, and seals. From July 2003 to August 2004, Mr. Fu was Executive Vice President, Product Development and Merchandise Sourcing for Intercon Merchandise Sourcing, an importer of consumer goods from China. From 2000 to 2003, Mr. Fu held various senior management positions with the China operations of BP p.l.c., a worldwide petroleum and petrochemicals company.
Ernest E. Elliott Executive Vice President of Marketing
Ernest E. Elliott joined our Company in 1986 and has served in a variety of sales and marketing roles. He was appointed Vice President of Sales in 1991, served as Executive Vice President of Wholesale Sales and Marketing from 1996 to March 2003, Executive Vice President of Wholesale Marketing from March 2003 to February 2006 and as Executive Vice President of Marketing since February 2006. Prior to joining our Company, he was Vice President of BTR Inc.’s Valve Group, a diversified manufacturer of industrial and commercial valve products.
Michael P. Flanders Executive Vice President of Manufacturing Operations, North America and Asia
Michael P. Flanders joined our Company in October 2007 as Executive Vice President of Manufacturing Operations, North America and Asia. From August 2005 to July 2007, Mr. Flanders was President and Chief Operating Officer of Aavid Thermalloy, LLC, an international manufacturing company providing thermal management solutions to the computer and electronics industries. From July 2003 to April 2005, Mr. Flanders was Vice President and General Manager of Waukesha Bearings Corporation, a manufacturer of hydrodynamic and active magnetic bearings and a subsidiary of Dover Corporation. From November 1998 to July 2003, Mr. Flanders was General Manager of the LCN Division of Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited, which manufactured mechanical and electronic door control products.
Gregory J. Michaud Executive Vice President of Human Resources
Gregory J. Michaud joined our Company as Executive Vice President of Human Resources on April 3, 2006. Prior to joining our Company, Mr. Michaud served as Vice President, Human Resources of the Compact Equipment division of Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited, a diversified industrial company providing products, services and integrated solutions to industries ranging from transportation and manufacturing to food retailing, construction, and agriculture, from June 2003 through March 2006. Mr. Michaud served as Vice President, Human Resources of the Productivity Solutions division of Ingersoll-Rand from January 2003 to June 2003 and as Director, Human Resources & Corporate Organizational Planning of Ingersoll-Rand from June 2000 to December 2002. Mr. Michaud also served as Human Resource Director, Human Resource – Organizational Development & Strategy of UnumProvident Corporation, a provider of group and individual income protection insurance in the United States and United Kingdom, from 1999 to 2000 and as Human Resource Business Partner, Central & Southern Regions of UnumProvident from 1998 to 1999.
Taylor K. Robinson Executive Vice President of Supply Chain Management
Taylor K. Robinson joined our Company in September 2007 as Executive Vice President of Supply Chain Management. From January 2007 to August 2007, Mr. Robinson owned and operated a consulting company named Global Supply Chain Solutions providing advice to international clients to improve their global supply chain methods and operations. From February 2004 to April 2006, Mr. Robinson was Chief Procurement Officer for H.J. Heinz Company, an international manufacturer and marketer of processed foods. From January 1999 to January 2004, Mr. Robinson served in various positions for Honeywell International Inc., a diversified technology and manufacturing company, including Global Supply Chain Director, Aviation Aftermarket Services, Director of Global Sourcing, Aerospace Electronic Systems and Corporate Director of Global Commodity Management – Electronics.
Lester J. Taufen General Counsel, Vice President of Legal Affairs and Secretary
Lester J. Taufen joined our Company in January 1999 as Associate Corporate Counsel. He was appointed General Counsel, Vice President of Legal Affairs and Assistant Secretary in January 2000. Mr. Taufen was appointed Secretary of the Company in November 2005. Prior to joining our Company, he was employed for 13 years at Elf Atochem North America, a chemical manufacturing company, serving as Senior Counsel.
Douglas T. White Group Vice President
Douglas T. White joined our Company in September 2001 as Group Vice President. Prior to joining our Company he was employed by Honeywell International, Inc., a diversified technology and manufacturing company, as Vice President of Marketing—Consumer Products Group.
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