WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., has appointed Byron Hatch its district sales manager for the greater Chicago area.
“We’re delighted to have Byron join WASH to manage the needs of our customers throughout the Chicago region,” said Ross Van Horne, WASH’s managing director of business development and regional vice president of sales for the Midwest region. “His knowledge and diverse skill set will be an asset to our team and to our customers.”
Hatch brings experience in sales and marketing management, as well as technical expertise in the commercial laundry industry. Previously, he served in numerous roles during a 17-year career at the Whirlpool Corp., including positions as factory service technician, field service representative for the New York market, and as a business systems consultant. Within Whirlpool’s commercial laundry division, he held the positions of technical communications manager, national sales manager, business and innovation manager, and senior product development manager, deploying the first implementation of a SAP CRM internet-based business reporting application. He also has served as sales and marketing manager at Staber Industries, a laundry equipment manufacturer based in Groveport, Ohio.
“My new role at WASH is an exciting opportunity and an ideal match for my professional background,” he explained. “I’m looking forward to contributing my skills and experience toward the growth and success of the company and our customers.”
