Stephen O’Brien to Succeed Eddie Goodwin as Lochinvar Senior Vice President
MILWAUKEE — A. O. Smith Corp. announced Eddie Goodwin, senior vice president, president of Lochinvar, will retire July 1, and Stephen O’Brien, COO, has been named the successor.
“Since joining the company over 40 years ago, Eddie’s vast experience and steadfast leadership has helped shape Lochinvar into the industry-leading, high-efficiency boiler and water heater manufacturer it is today,” said Kevin Wheeler, chairman, president and CEO. “He has built a strong team committed to designing, manufacturing, and selling high-quality, innovative products that meet our customers’ needs. We thank him for his vision and commitment to our customers, our employees, and the A. O. Smith values over the past four decades.”