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. 

Northrup joins LIXIL after nearly 20 years with Whirlpool Corp., where he began his career as a market brand representative with increasing responsibilities culminating in several key leadership roles across the business.

Caputo has been an important part of this industry for over 41 years and is a long-time member of AFSA and promoter of merit shop contracting.

Viola has more than 25 years of senior management experience within the plumbing and mechanical industry. 

Roto-Rooter's longtime president and COO, Rick Arquilla, will stay on until his retirement at the end of 2020.

Robert Logemann joined PPG, a provider of high-quality plumbing products and expert solutions owned by DPC, earlier this year as executive chairman.