• LG Electronics USA (Englewood Cliffs, N.J.) has hired Juan Carlos “J.C.” Rubi (right) as West Coast regional sales manager for its Air Conditioning products division. He brings with him over 16 years of HVAC industry experience.

• Uponor North America (Apple Valley, Minn.) announced that Aaron Smith has been appointed senior manager of commercial sales. Reporting to Jeff Davis, vice president of sales, Smith will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the business plan for key commercial accounts.

Publication date: 04/16/2007