One of the original founders of the American Institute of Kitchen Dealers, now the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), Robert L. Wieland died on Aug. 20 in his hometown of Allentown, PA. He was 91.
Jeff New, president of Elkhart, Indiana-based Mid-City Supply, first met Dottie Ramsey at a WIT buying group meeting in 1998. He immediately gravitated toward one of the industry’s all-time great individuals.
The longtime owner of Baltimore, Maryland-based Northeastern Supply and father of 2019 ASA President Steve Cook died on Good Friday at the age of 85. His passing sparked an outpouring of support and memories.
Water-Right’s Mike Speicher of Galesburg, Michigan, died Dec. 8, 2018 at the age of 67 after a battle with cancer. Speicher spent 30 years of his life dedicated to the water-treatment industry.
Milwaukee Valve Co. announced the recent death of Geoff McLaughlin, the company’s vice president of technical sales. McLaughlin was a 19-year veteran of the valve manufacturer, working in a variety of engineering positions for the firm.
