New Officers and Members Appointed during Annual Conference
The Hydraulic Institute (HI), the largest association of pump manufacturers and suppliers to the pump industry in North America, and the global authority on pumps and pumping systems, installed new leadership during the 2026 Annual Conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL who will guide the organization through 2029.
Leading the executive team for the 2026-2027 term, Charles (Kerby) Pope, President and General Manager of Patterson Pumps transitioned into the role of Chairman, and Ansell Sims, President of Grundfos will take on the role of President. Michael Mancuso, Vice President Innovation from Flowserve Corporation will serve as Treasurer, and David Flinton, Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence of Xylem as Secretary.
Three new members joined the HI Board of Directors, beginning three-year terms:
- Frank Rebori, President, Smith & Loveless, Inc.
- Ruben Villalaz, Managing Director & Vice President of Sales, Sulzer Pumps US Inc.
- Zeki Oral, Vice President of Business Development, Wilo USA LLC
Outgoing Chairman, John Donatiello, Senior Vice President Strategy and Business Development, Hydro, Inc. will continue to serve as an ex-officio member of Board.
This diverse leadership team brings decades of combined experience from across the pump and motor industry, positioning HI to continue its mission of advancing pump technology, standards, and industry education in the years ahead.
About the Hydraulic Institute (HI)
Founded in 1917, the Hydraulic Institute (HI) is the largest association of pump manufacturers in North America. As the global authority on pumps and pump systems, HI develops standards and technical resources including application guidebooks, online tools, and calculators. HI manages efficiency programs that stem from its advocacy work with the US Department of Energy including the HI Energy Rating label which is used to identify efficient equipment and the Pump System Assessment Professional (PSAP) certification which designates qualified individuals. Both programs work to promote the efficient use of pumps and pumping systems. The Institute’s educational foundation, Pump Systems Matter (PSM), provides product neutral training on energy efficiency, reliability, and effective applications of pump systems through an extensive catalog of live, virtual, and on-demand courses and webinars.
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