KOHLER, Wis. — Chris Peel, senior vice president and COO, Rheem; Frank Meier, president and CEO, Meier Supply; David Utter, Rheem; and Ken Rothgeb, Rheem, pose as Meier Supply accepts the 2011 Ruud Platinum Level Premier Performer award.

Rheem and Ruud recognize distributors each year who are setting the standard for excellence in their markets with the Premier Performer award. The criteria for distinction includes performance standards such as year-over-year growth, market share, product mix, support, training, and joint business plan execution.

Meier Supply is one of eight Rheem/Ruud distributors to receive the award, and one of only four in the world to be recognized at the platinum level. This year’s award ceremony was presented at the third-annual Premier Performer Distribution Council Meeting.