VALVE MAGAZINE Fall 2025

VMA NEWS VMA and VRC Annual Meeting Delivered Connection, Insight and Industry Intelligence

VMA is dedicated to driving growth and innovation of the U.S. and Canadian valve industry globally. Through collaboration, education and advocacy, we work to create an environment where manufacturers, distributors and service providers of valves, actuators and controls can thrive. The VMA News section of Valve Magazine highlights key initiatives, industry developments and opportunities we’re championing. To learn more or explore membership with VMA or VRC, contact VMA President Heather Rhoderick at hrhoderick@vma.org .

VMA’s premier member gathering took place this fall in Naples, Florida, drawing more than 100 attendees for three days of high-value content, discussion and networking. Partici pants reconnected with colleagues, engaged with an experienced slate of speakers and enjoyed ideal weather and first-class hospitality. Post-event evaluations reflected strong satisfaction with both the educational program and the numerous opportunities for peer interaction between industry leaders. A central theme of the meeting was the rapidly increasing demand for power — partic ularly due to the influence of the tech sector and the related expansion of data centers across North America. Attendees engaged with speakers who examined whether the current build-out is sustainable, and what the potential implications are for flow control manufacturers, suppliers and distributors. Additional sessions explored critical government affairs issues, including pending and proposed PFAS legislation, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and tax implications for manufac turing and distribution businesses of all sizes, and evolving tariff policy. Industry-focused presentations highlighted power, water and wastewater and foundry market trends, and other presentations focused on suggestions for managing supply chains, workforce consid erations and strategies for transforming data into actionable business intelligence. Programming concluded with economic outlooks for the U.S., Canada and global regions, followed by a geopolitical briefing outlining potential global scenarios and their impacts on supply chains, workforce availability, political dynamics and economic stability worldwide. Other highlights included business meetings for both VMA and VRC members and the VMA Membership Awards Ceremony.

Attendees enjoy an al fresco reception on the opening night of the meeting, and industry experts addressed members throughout the meeting across verticals.

VMA Board of Directors Slate Announced At the Annual Meeting, the slate for the 2025-2026 Board of Directors was shared during the Business Meeting. These individuals are all industry leaders and dedicate their own time and expertise to deliver member value to our organization and we are grateful for their efforts! The Executive Committee is made up of the following individuals: Board Chairman: Rob Velan, Velan Incoming Board Chair/Finance Committee Chair: Rachel Hollinger, DeZURIK

At Large: Kevin McKown, IMI Americas At Large: Danilo Garcia, RF Valves Immediate Past Chair: Matt Thiel, AUMA USA Directors: Jordan Bast, Richards Industrials; Nick Buc cheri, Emerson; Zachry Brown, Bray, Inc.; Shangaza Dasent, Crane Co.; Ludovic Goncalves, Baker Hughes; Scott Jackson, Flo-Works; Chick Kekeocha, Flowserve; Scott Lustyk, Cur tiss-Wright; Kyle Rayhill, Valmet; and Brian Weisel, DFT, Inc., Kelly Lovell, United Valve and Cory Jones, Vytl Controls, are Ex-Officio Board Members for the year.

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