John Donatiello, senior vice president Strategy and Business Development at Hydro Inc, moved into the role of HI chairman, while Charles (Kerby) Pope, president and general manager of Patterson Pump Co, is now HI board president. Ansell Sims, president of Grundfos USA, transitioned into the role of HI treasurer, and Mike Mancuso, VP marketing and technology at Flowserve Corp, was appointed HI secretary. Each officer serves a one-year term until February 2026.
Three new members also joined the HI board of directors, beginning three-year terms. The new directors are Darren Mowry, president of Leistritz Advanced Technologies Corp; Erik Daron, president of Teikoku USA Inc; and Luis Maturana, managing director and president/regional executive officer of KSB Inc/KSB North America.
At the board meeting held during the HI conference, Tomas Dobrovolskis, VP at Hidrostal NA, was appointed VP of Member Services to continue the association’s work to engage the greater pump manufacturer, supplier, engineer, and end-user communities.
Outgoing HI chairman Scott King, president and CEO of Gorman Rupp Co, will continue to serve as an ex-officio member of board.