HUTCHINSON, Kan. (October 29, 2019) – Superior Boiler announced that Nick LeJeune has been named Vice President, Sales & Marketing for Superior Holding and that Don Whitman has been named Vice President, General Manager of the company’s Richmond, Virginia-based industrial watertube division.
In his new role, LeJeune will lead the sales and marketing initiatives for all Superior Holding businesses, which manufacture products in both Hutchinson, Kansas, and Richmond. He joined Superior in mid-2018 as president and general manager of the watertube boiler division. LeJeune has extensive experience working for both manufacturers and sales representative firms since becoming involved in the boiler industry many years ago. He will relocate from Richmond to Hutchinson.
Whitman, who also has an extensive background in the boiler industry, has worked for the past 28 years helping lead another industry company in a capacity similar to his new role with Superior. He will be responsible for the Richmond facility’s day-to-day operations, including complete profit-and-loss management oversight.
“Superior is thrilled to see Nick step into an expanded role and to have an industry professional of Don’s caliber join our team,” said Superior Boiler President and CEO Doug Wright. “Nick did an excellent job of managing our Richmond operations since joining our team and we’re excited about his ability to now develop the best possible sales channels for Superior Boiler. Don is a great addition, and we anticipate he will provide leadership that helps us continue to execute on our strategic plans.”
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About Superior Holding, Inc.
Superior Holding is the parent company of Hutchinson, Kansas-based Superior Boiler and Virginia-based Superior Boiler, LLC. Superior Boiler provides engineered energy solutions and is a leader in clean air emissions technology. Superior Boiler manufactures Scotch Marine and vertical firetube boilers for process steam, hot water and waste heat recovery, watertube and flextube boilers for industrial markets and high-efficiency hot water condensing boilers. In addition to boilers, the company manufactures a full complement of boiler room equipment items, as well as parts and 24-hour service. In business since 1917, the company has shipped more than 20,500 boilers throughout the United States and worldwide, and its commitment to unparalleled quality has produced the most dependable boilers available. Superior Holding also operates Oklahoma Boiler Equipment, a sales support office based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Superior Boiler employs approximately 150 people at its Hutchinson, Oklahoma City and Richmond locations. For more information, visit superiorboiler.com.
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