IDEA announces new directors and officers for 2010-2011

IDEA (Arlington, Va.): Del Nickel, former president of Pentair's Technical Products global business unit (GBU) in Anoka, Minn., will serve as the IDEA chairman of the board for 2010-2011. He previously served on the board as the vice chair from ...
April 15, 2010
IDEA (Arlington, Va.): Del Nickel, former president of Pentair's Technical Products global business unit (GBU) in Anoka, Minn., will serve as the IDEA chairman of the board for 2010-2011. He previously served on the board as the vice chair from 2009-2010 and secretary from 2008-2009. Nickel brings over 40 years of experience in the electrical industry, including an 18-year career at Pentair. He retired from Pentair in March 2010. Outgoing IDEA chairman, Ronald Schlader, vice president of operations and quality, Crescent Electric Supply Co., served in the position from 2009-2010 and will continue to serve on the 2010-2011 Board as a voting director. Details

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