Waterous announces organizational promotions

Waterous recently announced three organizational appointments in its Fire Pump/Foam Delivery Group to help sustain the Company’s continued growth.

Steve Toren, was promoted to Director of Sales & Marketing–Worldwide. Toren has been with Waterous for 19-years and most recently held the position of Western Area Sales Manager. Toren played a key role in the Company’s recent marketing initiatives and in his new role he will continue to provide leadership for the Company’s sales & marketing strategy both omestically and internationally.

Gregg Geske, who was promoted to CAFS/Foam System Sales Manager–Worldwide, has been with Waterous for 18-years and recently held the position of Area Sales Manager. As CAFS/Foam System Sales Manager, Geske will supervise the development, sales, application, installation instruction of new Waterous CAFS and Foam System products including the latest additions to the Waterous product family, the Advantus™ and Aquis™ foam management systems.

Heinz Gee, whom also recently held the position of Areas Sales Manager for the Company, will now be overseeing sales operations and working with all OEM’s in North America as the new Sales Manager–US & Canada. Gee has been with the Company for 27-years.

“We are fortunate to have such hard-working individuals as Steve, Gregg and Heinz,” said Don Haugen, President of Waterous. “Their years of exceptional work and experience will help us as we continue our successful growth.” For more information, visit www.waterousco.com or call 651-450-5000.

About Waterous

Revolutionizing firefighting since 1886, Waterous has been manufacturing the most reliable, performance-enhancing pumps, power take-offs, valves and hydrants the fire service industry has to offer. Based out of outh Saint Paul, Minnesota Waterous manufactures its complete product line in the USA.

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