Glen Ellis
Hino Trucks names new president
Glenn Ellis was appointed president and chairman of the board for Hino Trucks. Ellis succeeds Shigehiro Matsuoka, who retired after holding the position for four years. In addition, Ellis will serve as an officer of Hino Motors Limited, Hino Trucks’ parent company.
Hino Trucks announced two other organizational changes. Bob Petz, who previously served as senior vice president of vehicle and parts sales, was appointed chief operating officer and executive vice president. And John Donato, previously vice president of parts operations, assumes the role as senior vice president of sales and marketing.
Jeff Rachlin (center) was named as the recipient of the Ralph Macchio Lifetime Achievement Award on Wednesday at the 2023 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show. Pictured with Rachlin are Bruce Fox, left, with NAWT, and Bob Kendall, owner of COLE Publishing.
Rachlin receives Ralph Macchio Lifetime Achievement Award at WWETT Show
Jeffrey Rachlin, owner of OnSite Management Inc. in West Chester, Pennsylvania, was named the winner of the 2023 Ralph Macchio Lifetime Achievement Award during a meeting of the National Association of Wastewater Technicians in February at the WWETT Show in Indianapolis. The award was presented by Ralph Macchio and Bob Kendall, founder of COLE Publishing.
The Macchio award is the highest honor in the pumping industry. Rachlin is the current treasurer of NAWT.
Infiltrator continues partnership with Habitat for Humanity
Infiltrator Water Technologies will continue to support Habitat for Humanity International. Infiltrator recently renewed its sponsorship with a $100,000 in-kind product donation to support Habitat affiliates across the United States and Canada. Since becoming a corporate partner in 2017, Infiltrator has donated over $543,000 in products for septic systems to 139 Habitat affiliates. Product donations are used in both new home construction and home repair projects that Habitat leads.
