Peterson named sales VP at Gerber

WOODRIDGE, ILL. -- Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC has announced that Eric Peterson has been promoted to vice president of sales for the wholesale division, effective immediately. After almost 10 years with the company, Peterson will be fully responsible for managing sales for Gerber’s wholesale customers.
 
“Eric has demonstrated continual success in sales growth and profits despite a difficult economy and industry. He has played an integral role in our company’s achievements over the past several years, and has also been a standout in our new Talent Management Program where he showed significant professional development,” said Jeff Pratt, North America vice president of sales for Globe Union Group Inc.

Since joining the company in 2003, Peterson has held several positions at Gerber, including his most recent as the director of sales. Prior to Gerber, he spent more than 15 years in the plumbing industry, serving as the division sales manager at Price Pfister and the sales manager for Gerberit and Oatey.
 
“It is an honor to be part of Gerber’s executive team,” commented Peterson. “I am committed to growing the brand at the wholesale level, where we have a lot of momentum and loyalty.”
 
Peterson is a graduate of Bradley University and resides with his wife and two sons in Saint Charles, Ill.

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