The Company promotes a new leader for the
environmental equipment group.
VANCOUVER, Wash., Jan. 31,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Pipe Company (Nasdaq:
NWPX), a leading manufacturer of water-related infrastructure, has
announced the selection of Chris
Pharr as the new Vice President / General Manager of
ParkUSA, a Northwest Pipe Company. Pharr will be responsible for
managing the three ParkUSA facilities in Texas that design and build quality water
utility and environmental solutions products.
Pharr started at Northwest Pipe Company as Vice President Sales
- Precast Infrastructure and Engineered Systems and will now
provide management of ParkUSA, including manufacturing, safety,
product development, engineering, sales and service, team growth,
and overall operations.
With over 24 years of experience in sales, technical services,
and operational management, Pharr has a demonstrated history of
driving growth and revenue. His background includes working in the
construction products industry; precast, plastics, and concrete
product sales and service; and providing overall management of a
Dallas-based structural
engineering company.
Pharr holds a BS and MS in Environmental Engineering from
Texas Tech University. He is based in
the Dallas area but splits his
time at the plants in Houston,
San Antonio, and Ferris, Texas, as well as the corporate office
in Vancouver, Washington.
"Promoting Chris to lead ParkUSA aligns with our growth
strategy. He knows our products, has great rapport with the team,
and will provide added structure and management," states
Scott Montross, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Northwest Pipe Company. "As we expand ParkUSA
products beyond Texas, Chris'
leadership in operational efficiency and market development will be
essential."
About Northwest Pipe Company – Founded in 1966,
Northwest Pipe Company is a leading manufacturer of water-related
infrastructure products. In addition to being the largest
manufacturer of engineered steel water pipeline systems in
North America, the Company
manufactures stormwater and wastewater technology products;
high-quality precast and reinforced concrete products; pump lift
stations; steel casing pipe; bar-wrapped concrete cylinder pipe;
and one of the largest offerings of pipeline system joints,
fittings, and specialized components. Strategically positioned to
meet growing water and wastewater infrastructure needs, Northwest
Pipe Company provides solution-based products for a wide range of
markets under the ParkUSA, Geneva
Pipe and Precast, Permalok®, and Northwest Pipe Company
lines. The Company's diverse team is committed to quality and
innovation while demonstrating its core values of accountability,
commitment, and teamwork. The Company is headquartered in
Vancouver, Washington, and has 13
manufacturing facilities across North
America. Please visit www.nwpipe.com for more
information.
Contact:
Aaron
Wilkins
Chief Financial Officer
Northwest Pipe Company
360-397-6294 • awilkins@nwpipe.com
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