Sparks, NV -- Haws Corporation® announced several executive level changes designed to better position the company to capitalize on current growth opportunities, while also acknowledging the accomplishments of both past and present generations of management.
President Sallie R. Haws, the great grand-daughter of the founder of the company - Luther Haws, has been elevated to Chairman of the Haws Board of Directors. Sallie has served as president for nine years, a period of significant growth both in terms of revenue and scope of business offerings for Haws. Most notable has been the company's growth into a balanced North American sales and marketing entity and a burgeoning international powerhouse. Additionally, leading-edge industry advancements, like the AXIONTM emergency showers and eyewashes and the revolutionary Hydration StationTM, were launched during Sallie's tenure as president. Sallie replaces Michael H. Traynor as Chairman.
Replacing Sallie as President is Thomas White, a veteran of more than 15 years with Haws. Advancing from his previous position as Executive Vice President, White has held a variety of sales and operations positions within Haws Corporation and has served on a wide variety of industry and community development committees and boards. He is tasked with continuing the culture of innovation and growth that has been so strongly developed at Haws. "Tom is the perfect person to lead us into the bright future we see ahead of us", said Michael H. Traynor, now Chairman Emeritus. "He has been an integral part of the decisions we've made over the past 10 years and he has a great grasp of the direction we've taken. This will be a seamless transition," he added.
About Haws Corporation
Haws Corporation manufactures drinking fountains and emergency equipment for a diverse set of industries. Focus areas include educational centers, recreational parks, and industrial complexes, as well as, petrochemical production facilities. Founded in 1906, Haws is headquartered in Sparks, NV USA, and is represented around the globe. For more information on Haws Corporation, please visit www.hawsco.com.
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CONTACTS: William O’Keefe: Marketing Manager, Haws Corporation, 775.353.8318, wilo@hawsco.com; or Katy Loos, Marketing Coordinator, Haws Corporation, 775.353.8390, kathrynl@hawsco.com
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