MILWAUKEE, WI – Zurn Industries, LLC is pleased to announce that Richard Bledsoe has accepted the position of Vice President (VP), Sales and Marketing.

In this role, Richard will have responsibility for providing leadership and successful deployment of winning sales strategies, developing effective brand marketing strategies, and continually improving the customer experience for Zurn.

Richard most recently held the role of Vice President, Sales for Tyco SimplexGrinnell a $2.3B Fire protection, security and life safety installation and service business.  In this role, Richard was accountable for co-chairing an organization transformation project to a commercially minded, growth focuses sales organization.

Richard holds a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Marketing & Finance from Montclair State University.

About Zurn Industries

Zurn Industries, LLC is a recognized leader in commercial, municipal, healthcare and industrial markets. Zurn offers the largest breadth of engineered water solutions, including a wide spectrum of sustainable plumbing products. Zurn delivers total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications that enhance any building’s environment. For more information, visit Zurn.com.