WaterFurnace Elevates Johnson, Grunseth to Vice President Roles
Key Highlights
- Leadership changes reinforce WaterFurnace’s contractor-first strategy across residential and commercial channels
- New VP appointments reflect growing momentum in geothermal and water-source heat pump adoption
- Internal promotions bring deep field experience to both dealer and rep support networks
FORT WAYNE, IN — WaterFurnace International has promoted two longtime leaders into vice president roles as the company positions itself for continued growth across its residential and commercial geothermal business.
The leadership changes are aimed at strengthening support for the manufacturer’s contractor, distributor and commercial representative networks as demand for geothermal and water-source heat pump systems continues to expand.
Residential Leadership Focuses on Dealer Growth
Ryan Johnson has been named Vice President of Residential. Johnson brings extensive HVAC experience to the role and has built strong relationships with dealers and distributors throughout his career.
His promotion signals a continued focus on helping contractors compete in increasingly crowded heating and cooling markets, particularly as geothermal solutions gain more traction among homeowners looking for high-efficiency systems.
Commercial Segment Gains Experienced Oversight
Dean Grunseth has been promoted to Vice President of Commercial after more than 37 years in the HVAC industry.
Since joining WaterFurnace, Grunseth has played a major role in building the company’s commercial segment and supporting its rep network in the field. Most recently serving as Western Region Commercial Sales Manager, he has worked directly with commercial reps to help grow adoption of water-source and geothermal systems.
His field experience and longstanding industry relationships are expected to support further expansion in the commercial market.
Leadership Changes Follow Key Retirements
The promotions follow the retirements of Bruce Cole and Paul Selking, who helped shape the company’s residential and commercial growth strategies.
“These leadership appointments position us well for the future as we continue to build on our momentum and deliver innovative geothermal and water-source heat pump solutions,” said CEO John Thomas. “Just as importantly, they reinforce our commitment to supporting our customers with the leadership, resources, and direction they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving market.”
Founded in 1983, WaterFurnace manufactures geothermal and water-source heat pumps for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional applications, with a growing emphasis on sustainable heating and cooling technologies.
To learn more visit www.waterfurnace.com.