Finch comes to The Whalen Co. with over 46 years in the HVAC industry. He started in 1970 at American Air Filter as an order coordinator and was later promoted to sales associate and then to sales branch manager in 1981. American Air Filter was eventually sold to Allis Chalmers, then to Snyder General, and later to McQuay. In 1992, Finch went to work with HTS Engineering, selling the same products as before with a focus on heat pump products.

In 1998, Finch left HTS Engineering to start his own representative firm company, Air Mechanical Sales Ltd. Soon after, AMS became a representative for The Whalen Co. and has maintained a relationship ever since. In 2015, Finch sold AMS to Emerson Swan Canada and has been assisting with the transition, which is now complete.

“It is an honor and a privilege to be asked to join the board of directors,” said Finch. “We have such a long and good history together. I can only hope that my extensive sales experience and background will contribute to the expansion of Whalen.”

“Kel brings the representative’s perspective to the board,” said Craig Wanner, president and CEO of Whalen. “His industry knowledge will help guide us as we enter new markets and implement our long-term growth plan.”

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Publication date: 2/6/17