NIBCO Mourns Death of Pete Walker
ELKHART, Ind. - (September 18, 2008) - Pete Walker, 63, retired Chemtrol district manager for NIBCO INC., passed away on September 6, 2008, after an extended illness. He joined the company in 1986 as an industrial sales representative. He was promoted to regional sales manager - Chemtrol in 1989. In 2002, he was promoted to Chemtrol district manager and served in that capacity until his retirement in 2007. Among his sales achievements, Walker was awarded NIBCO's prestigious 100 Club Award in 2006 for outstanding sales efforts and leadership.
"There are three qualities I will always remember about Pete," said Jeff Shreiner, NIBCO's vice president wholesale sales. "His dedication to his job, his love of family, and the enjoyment he had playing golf. We will miss Pete very much."
Memorials may be sent to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454 or Columbus Hospice, 7020 Moon Rd, Columbus, GA 31909.
Founded in 1904, NIBCO INC. is a worldwide provider of flow control solutions to the residential and commercial construction, industrial, fire protection and irrigation markets. NIBCO's World Headquarters is located in Elkhart, Ind., and has 12 manufacturing plants located throughout the United States, Mexico and Poland. Visit www.nibco.com for information on NIBCO's complete line of products.
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