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Carlos Robinson Named New Corporate Industrial Hygiene Director

We are pleased to announce that Carlos Robinson CIH, CSP is the new Corporate Industrial Hygiene Director for McWane Inc.  After graduating from the University of South Alabama with a BS in Biology/Environmental Science, Carlos worked as an environmental chemist and then attended University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) to obtain a Master’s of Science in Public Health with an emphasis in Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health.

After spending eight years with 3M as a Plant Industrial Hygienist at various locations around the country, Carlos took a job as the Corporate Industrial Hygienist for the largest aggregate mining company in the United States, Vulcan Materials.  He spent eight years with Vulcan before moving on to Rheem Manufacturing as their EHS Manager with responsibilities for safety, industrial hygiene, environmental and the medical staff.  After leaving Rheem, Carlos landed at Southern Research in a similar role before arriving at McWane in 2016.

Carlos is active in both the local and national chapters of American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), local ASSE chapter and UAB School of Public Health (board member).

Carlos Robinson

Maria Shepas Joins the Clow Valve Sales Team

Clow Valve Company Sales Reps are attended the American Water Works Association Regional California/Nevada Annual Fall Conference Show in Reno, Nevada last week.
 
Maria Shepas, Clow’s Southern California/Hawaii sales rep, coordinated with Eric Benson and Jerry Lawman to set up a fantastic booth at the show.
Welcome to Clow, Maria, where we’re building off a solid foundation with the next generation of Sales Reps!
KV 2017 AWWA Regional Cal-Nev Show

Kim Peters Joins Tyler Coupling as the New HR Manager

We are pleased to announce that Kim Peters has joined the Tyler Coupling team in Marshfield, Missouri as the new HR Manager. Kim graduated from Missouri State University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in English. She also obtained a degree in Business while living in El Paso, Texas. Kim enjoys working in HR and is looking forward to working with the team at Tyler Coupling.
Kim lives in Strafford, Missouri with her husband and three wonderful children. She loves to travel and take weekend mini vacations, but her true love is sports of any kind. When she’s not attending her kid’s sporting event, she loves to watch the NFL and cheers for the Kansas City Chiefs or the Chicago Bears.
Welcome to the team, Kim!
TPM 2017 Kim Peters

Louis Coppedge joins McWane Legal Team

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We are pleased to announce that Louis Coppedge has now joined the McWane Legal Team.  Louis comes to us after 25+ years with the firm of Maynard, Cooper and Gale, where he handled a wide variety of commercial and personal injury litigation and transactional matters.

Louis will manage the company’s legal matters related to labor and employment, safety, international operations, and cyber security legal issues.  Although Teri Lavette will continue to be the primary contact for contract review, Louis will be available to assist her as needed.

Please join us in welcoming Louis to the McWane Team.

Meet McWane: Jerri Penrose, Canada Pipe/Clow Canada

Jerri Penrose 25 Years

After 25½ years of dedicated service with Canada Pipe & Clow Canada, Credit Manager Jerri Penrose (pictured top right) is retiring on May 1. Jerri, also known as a “super” user, has been an integral part in implementing the new computer systems at Canada Pipe and Clow Canada. Though we will definitely miss Jerri’s wicked sense of humor and laughter around the office, we wish her a long and happy retirement!

Colleen Jardim (pictured bottom right) is replacing Jerri as the new Credit Manager. Colleen has over 14 years of credit management experience in the waterworks industry and has been working with Jerri for the past few months during the implementation of the new computer systems.

As we celebrate Jerri’s departure, we also welcome Colleen to the Hamilton location and know she will be a great asset to the team!