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Kele, Inc. announced today that Rick Schnarr has joined MIControls, Inc. as president and general manager. The move became effective on Jan. 1. Kele acquired MIControls last June to expand its presence in the western part of the country. Schnarr, an industry veteran with nearly 40 years\u2019 experience, will lead that effort moving forward.<\/p>\n
\u201cRick\u2019s addition is another step in support of Kele\u2019s next-level growth strategy and mission to help our customers win,\u201d said Kele President and CEO Richard Campbell. \u201cHis background, expertise, and customer relationships developed over four decades will only accelerate our success in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n
Steve Roe will become president emeritus following nearly 46 years with MIControls and the companies that preceded it. Roe became president and majority owner of MIControls in 2007.<\/p>\n
\u201cSteve has been a true partner during Kele\u2019s acquisition of MIControls and over the past six months,\u201d said Campbell. \u201cHe will play a vital role in this transition.\u201d<\/p>\n
Schnarr\u2019s career includes a variety of customer-facing, sales management, and general management roles. Most recently, he was vice president of sales and marketing for Johnson Controls\u2019 Commercial and Applied Ducted Systems organization. Over the years, Schnarr served as president of Johnson Air Products in Portland, Ore., general sales manager of Trane\u2019s Honolulu office, and in branch management with Carrier.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am extremely excited about leading MIControls and becoming part of the Kele senior leadership team,\u201d said Schnarr. \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to leveraging the strong reputation of MIControls in the Seattle and Portland markets and supporting our team as we transition to meet future goals. We want to be the best solution for our customers in every facet of the business.\u201d<\/p>\n
Schnarr is a US Navy veteran, serving with the submarine force and earning an expeditionary medal and two Navy Commendation Medals for outstanding service as a ship diver and diving officer at sea.<\/p>\n
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