A leadership transition at a major equipment manufacturer can affect relationships across the mechanical construction supply chain, particularly where manufacturers and contractors maintain long-standing industry partnerships. EVAPCO has shifted its executive leadership to Pat Strine while Bill Bartley moves away from daily management and continues as chairman of the board.
Bartley concluded his responsibilities as EVAPCO’s chief executive officer June 30 after 29 years with the company. Under the new structure, Bartley will continue as chairman of the board and remain available to assist EVAPCO while reducing his day-to-day involvement.
Strine has assumed the roles of president and CEO as part of the transition. The change places operational leadership with Strine while retaining Bartley in a board-level position.
The leadership change is also significant for EVAPCO’s relationships within the mechanical contracting industry. Bartley served as chair of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council in 2010 and 2011 and maintained involvement with the association beyond that period.
Bartley’s work with MCAA included participation in discussions involving mechanical contractors, manufacturers and suppliers. His involvement provided a connection between EVAPCO and the association’s contractor membership and leadership.
Bartley also participated in MCAA events over the years, including its annual golf tournament. He won the tournament in 2004 and 2007 and received the longest-drive title in 2011.
The leadership transition preserves Bartley’s board role at EVAPCO while changing the company’s day-to-day executive structure.
Leadership continuity at equipment manufacturers is relevant to mechanical contractors and project owners that depend on established manufacturer relationships, technical support and supply-chain coordination. EVAPCO’s transition separates day-to-day executive responsibilities from Bartley’s continuing board role while placing operational leadership under Strine.
Source: MCAA.
