SJE is eager to share the Jim Felker has been promoted to National Sales Manager – CLT Division as of Monday, September 16, 2024. Jim Felker has built a 25-year career in the water/wastewater industry.  He began in outside sales, specializing in water well supplies for contractors. He assisted in sizing and designing pump systems to meet specific application needs. His five years of experience with a distributor and manufacturer in the automotive industry provided him with a solid understanding of electrical operations, which has been invaluable in his work with electrical panels.   Most recently, Jim served as the Regional Sales Manager for SJE, overseeing the Northeastern United States for two and a half years. In this role, he managed and supported the sales representative agencies in the area. Jim is dedicated to continuous learning, regularly attending training seminars for pump manufacturers and teaching both advanced and beginner classes on the service and operation of SJE panels.   As the new National Sales Manager for SJE, Jim will oversee the Regional Sales Managers in the Controls & Level-Sensing Technologies division. He will be responsible for developing a sales strategy aimed at expanding the sales and market presence of the SJE Rhombus and CSI Controls brands within national sales channels.   In his spare time, Jim enjoys spending time outdoors, camping and fishing with his wife, two children, and their three-year-old Jack Russel terrier. He is particularly excited anytime he can fire up the grill or have a bonfire.

SJE is excited to announce that Matt Murray has joined SJE as Vice President of Sales – CLT Division as of Monday, July 15, 2024. Murray replaces former VP of Sales, Richard Rankka, following his recent retirement. Murray will lead the sales strategy, product management and marketing for the Controls & Level-Sensing Technologies division of SJE.  In his role, he will develop and manage relationships with channel partners, drive sales, revenue and market share, with an emphasis on adjacent markets. Murray brings with him an impressive background including over 18 years of experience in various leadership and sales roles, including positions as director of sales, global strategic account manager, and senior business unit manager. He has worked in the pump manufacturing and distribution industry his entire professional career with a strong commercial and technical background from both an OEM and distribution perspective. Most recently, Matt was the Senior Business Unit Manager – Industrial Distribution at Franklin Electric, a water and energy company located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Prior to that he spent seven years with ITT Goulds Pumps in several roles with his last being Global Strategic Account Manager.   Matt is originally from Oregon and earned his C.E.P.E. in Business Management from Portland State. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, mountain biking, snowboarding, fishing, and gardening.

SJE Rhombus is excited to announce that Shoreline Mechanical Sales Ltd. is our new manufacturers’ representative agency for Atlantic Canada (New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador). Shoreline Mechanical Sales Ltd. has been representing leading manufacturers in the plumbing and heating industry since 1998. In addition to representing SJE Rhombus, they represent several leading manufacturers, including MOEN, BLANCO, Bosch, Rheem, TurboTorch, Sioux Chief, Watts Water Technologies and Mansfield product lines. Shoreline Mechanical Sales Ltd. is an exciting addition to SJE Rhombus’ extensive manufacturers rep network. You can learn more about them at www.shorelinemechanical.ca.

SJE is excited to announce that Ana Bashi will join SJE as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) starting on Monday, October 30, 2023. Bashi replaces Interim CFO Michael Smith, who will assist with her transition. Bashi brings with her an impressive background with over 18 years of experience in various leadership and financial roles, including positions as controller, executive finance director, vice president of finance and CFO. She has worked in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, motorsport aftermarket, food, water and wastewater. Most recently, Ana was the CFO at Newterra, a manufacturing company located in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Prior to that she spent three years as a CFO with Airtech Group. Ana is originally from Albania and immigrated to the United States with her family during her adolescence. Ana holds an MBA from the Vienna Austria University of Economics and Business and her International MBA from University of South Carolina Moore School of Business.

SJE is excited to announce that Bjorn Haldorsen has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer.  Haldorsen joined SJE in May 2022 as President of the Engineered Division.  Mike Sutter, the current Chief Executive Officer, will transition to the SJE Board of Directors. Haldorsen has had a successful business management career, with leadership roles in manufacturing companies and across diverse industries, technologies and routes to market. Prior to joining SJE, Haldorsen held the position of President of North America at Colson Group. He headed their North American business operations, with a focus on growth and strategic initiatives to best service the marketplace. He spent 18 years at Flowserve Corporation and served in various regional and global leadership roles that culminated in the role of Vice President and General Manager for the Industrial Pump  Operations.  Haldorsen also spent 8 years at Honeywell International.  His background brings valuable experience to his new role at SJE. “Since joining SJE, I have had the opportunity to work with a lot of talented, hard-working team members and look forward to growing SJE to new levels of performance.”  Haldorsen said. “I knew when I joined SJE it was a great company, and I am honored to become CEO.” Haldorsen received his bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Logistics Management from Arizona State University and his M.B.A. in International Finance from Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Effective immediately, Bornquist Inc. is SJE Rhombus’ new manufacturers’ representative for Northern Illinois, including the city of Chicago. Bornquist is an official manufacturers’ representative based out of Chicago. Founded in 1937, they have nearly 90 years of experience in fluid handling applications, including steam, hydronics, plumbing, chilled water and condensed water service, as well as industrial applications. They serve and educate a wide range of customers, including wholesalers, general contractors, mechanical and plumbing contractors, architects, mechanical engineers, industrial users and institutions. With over 60 employees in two locations, 34,000 sq. ft. of fully stocked warehouse space, full fabrication capabilities and educational facilities and resources, Bornquist is an exciting addition to SJE Rhombus’ extensive manufacturers’ rep network. In addition to SJE Rhombus’ complete line of pump control products, Bornquist’s line card includes: Bell & Gossett, Bock Water Heaters, Cl-Val, Danfoss, Goulds, Panasonic and more. To learn more, visit www.bornquist.com.