Chip is a consultant to the Plumbing, Mechanical and Fire Protection industries, with a focus on Product Development and Business Development. He most recently served as a seasoned strategic executive in the plumbing manufacturing industry as VP of R&D at a large multi-national public company (60+ patents). Chip has a proven track record of converting makeshift installation methods into engineered and patented solutions, while creating value for stakeholders. His experience includes 22 years in the residential, multi-family, commercial and industrial plumbing, mechanical piping and fire protection contracting industry and 19.5 years of responsibility for companies' overall marketplace innovation, product development, research & development, business development, technical authorship.Past Vice President of Research & Development at RWC, a leading plumbing and firestop industry manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for innovative products and service solutions for professional plumbing and piping contractors, with respected brands that include HoldRite, SharkBite, Cash Acme, John Guest, and EZ-FLO/Eastman. With 41+ years in the plumbing and mechanical industry, Chip has acquired a thorough understanding of the wants and needs of a company's target market customers and influencers, whether they be professional Plumbing/Mechanical Contractors, Mechanical/Plumbing Engineers, Architects, Acoustical Consultants, Code Officials or other related stake-holders. He also took the lead in technical training of the company’s Sales and Marketing teams, outward-facing technical publication authorship, and public speaking engagements. Chip is a published author, as well as a prolific inventor and patent holder.