New product market introductionsState and regional level code acceptance for new productsSpecification inclusion for new and existing productsProduct and system presentations to architecture and engineering firms in Washington, DC and Baltimore, MDRainwater harvesting experience – specification through commissioningPromotion of low water consumption product

Developed and implemented national accounts program:Obtained product specifications from national chains including Kroger, Chick-Fil-A, Cheesecake Factory, McDonald’s, and TargetDeveloped new original equipment manufacturer relationship with John DeereNegotiated national account programs with Home Depot, Midwest Mechanical, and Southland IndustriesConducted product management and new product introduction activities for siphonic roof drainage and rainwater harvesting products:Promoted new products with engineers, architects, and inspectors’ associationsAchieved new product specifications with engineers and architectsConducted preliminary system design and product specification in support of salesObtained product approvals and specifications from large corporate customers, engineers, and code officials

Represented the interests of trade association member foundries by involvement in:• National, state, and local building, plumbing, and building codes• American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standards-writing committees, subcommittees, and task groups• American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) local chapter and national involvementWorked with engineers and code officials to enforce product standards in the fieldStrategic planning and plan implementation for increasing product demand and maintaining market shareFacilitated and judged apprenticeship competitions, including Skills USA national competitionConducted educational seminars for engineering societies and inspectors’ associationsPromoted product with specifying engineers, architects, inspectors, and contractorsDeveloped and maintained Internet site at www.cispi.orgQuality control inspection of finished product and process at foundries to ensure compliance with standardsDesign and construction of company exhibit at conventions and engineering expositions