Thompson Joins SJE as regional sales manager
Chad Thompson joined SJE as regional sales manager. He will be responsible for the Southeast region, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia, Florida and Alabama, after Tim Callander’s retirement at the end of the year. Thompson has over 15 years’ experience in the water industry, seven of which have been in sales.

Pat’s Pump & Blower announces retirements of founder and CFO
Pat’s Pump & Blower announced the retirement of its founder Patrick Fender as well as its CFO Man Le. Fender and his brother, Richard, started Pat’s Pump & Blower in 1985. Le and Kevin Fender joined the company a year later. Going forward, Le and Patrick Fender will serve as consultants for the company. Kevin Fender, a 35-year industry expert, is now the sole owner and president of Pat’s Pump & Blower.

Kenworth releases medium duty Driver Academy video series
Kenworth has released a Driver Academy video series for customers operating Kenworth’s line of new medium-duty trucks. The videos include a thorough walkaround of exterior features and their functions, a detailed examination of interior features, and the proper procedures for pre-trip inspection. The video series is available on the Kenworth Truck YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/user/kenworthtruckco. The videos are also available on the Kenworth Essentials App, which can be downloaded to smartphones and tablets from the Apple Store or Google Play Store.

Curry Supply welcomes new director of marketing
Rob Gray was named director of marketing for Curry Supply. He will plan, produce, and execute corporate events and major trade shows. Gray will lead the marketing team and work with developers, advertisers and production managers to market products and services to drive sales and grow brand awareness. He will also generate qualified leads and ROI targets to achieve marketing objectives. Gray graduated from Pennsylvania College of Technology with a bachelor of science degree in graphic design and has more than 10 years of experience in sales, marketing and business operations.
Curry Supply announced the appointment of Sara Herron as marketing coordinator. She will assist Gray and will help manage digital and traditional advertising, web properties, social channels, content creation and will build brand awareness while also focusing on events and community involvement.