Plumbing Manufacturers Institute Names New Director of Strategy and Technology
For Immediate Release
ROLLING MEADOWS, ILLINOIS (FEBRUARY 1, 2010) – The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) announces that David Hagopian has joined the organization as director of strategy and technology. In this position, Hagopian will be responsible for analyzing and reporting proposed code and standard changes, maintaining and managing effective relationships with PMI members, certification agencies and industry peers and representing PMI at various industry meetings.
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David Hagopian
PMI Director of Strategy and Technology
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"We are delighted to welcome David to PMI" commented Barbara C. Higgens, PMI's executive director. "Over the past months, we carefully evaluated a number of talented candidates for the position, each with a variety of skill sets. David was the clear standout as he brings with him a unique blend of analytical skills, consensus building capabilities and strategic insight together with an excellent technical background. As director of strategy and technology, he will help us take PMI to even greater heights."
Hagopian can be reached by calling PMI's headquarters at 847-481-5500 or by e-mail at dhagopian@pmihome.org.
Prior to his work at PMI, Hagopian spent several years with Fortune Brands, most recently as their senior director of technical innovation. He held responsibility for providing management and guidance in product, process and business development. Fortune Brands is a Fortune Magazine Top 500 company.
Prior to joining Fortune Brands, Hagopian's professional experiences included work in the oil, chemical and aerospace industries, as well as the U.S. government. He has experience in operations, marketing and business development.
Hagopian holds a B.S. in chemical engineering from Northeastern University and an M.B.A. from California Polytechnic State University. He resides in the Chicagoland area with his wife and four children.
About PMI:
The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute is the voluntary, not-for-profit international industry association of manufacturers of plumbing products, serving as the Voice of the Plumbing Industry. Member companies produce a substantial quantity of the nation's plumbing products.
PMI Mission Statement:
- To promote the water efficiency, health, safety, quality and environmental sustainability of plumbing products, while maximizing consumer choice and value in a fair and open marketplace.
- To provide a forum for the exchange of information and industry education.
- To represent openly the member’s interests and advocate for sound environmental and public health policies in the regulatory/legislative processes.
- To enhance the plumbing industry’s growth and expansion.
Plumbing Manufacturers Institute
1921 Rohlwing Rd., Unit G, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, U.S.A. • Tel: 847-481-5500 • Fax: 847-481-5501
www.PMIhome.org •
www.SafePlumbing.org
Contacts:
Barbara C. Higgens, executive director, Plumbing Manufacturers Institute,
bhiggens@pmihome.org, 847-481-5500
Heather West, media contact,
heather@heatherwestpr.com, 612-724-8760