In this role, Heckman will provide a wide array of marketing and sales support across T&S, the global plumbing manufacturer headquartered in Travelers Rest, South Carolina.

Eddie Goodwin, senior vice president of A. O. Smith Corp., and president and general manager of Lochinvar, will retire July 1, and Stephen O’Brien, chief operating officer, has been named the successor.

Former MAX Service Group President Jacob Huck will remain with the company as a special project manager.

The moves help position Caleffi for continued growth and demonstrates the company’s commitment to leadership cultivation.

You’ve certainly heard all the cliché statements around taking a “30,000-foot view” of the business or your department. How taking this view can help you see things you weren’t able to see “from the ground” when it comes to process, procedure and daily activities.

Mike Bement was named vice president, shop operations, Rich DeLotto was named vice president, operations, and Patrick Moran was named vice president, virtual design and construction.

Watson has more than 30 years of plumbing industry experience in product development and compliance management.

In his new position, Paoli is responsible for maintaining existing client relationships and identifying and developing new clients throughout the Chicago region.

As a driven leader in a blue-collar industry, I’m sure you’re no stranger to making mistakes. If you’re at all like me, you’ve made some big mistakes throughout your career. These are not just to be expected, but I’m here to help you remember that they are absolutely necessary for your continued growth and evolution as a driven leader.

As the year comes to a close, I have been reflecting on the past year, one filled with challenge and growth for me. In order to grow, we have to learn how to overcome challenges.