ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. — A.O. Smith Corporation announced the promotions of two team members who have played key roles in delivering sales growth for A.O. Smith and elevating its brand offerings with wholesale customers. John Bates is assuming the position of regional vice president of the central U.S. region, and Matt Patterson will become director of national accounts.
“We are fortunate to have very talented individuals on our sales team who have proven themselves with customers inside and outside the organization,” said Chuck Dean, vice president of wholesale sales. “We make it a priority to promote from within whenever possible, and I am confident these two individuals will continue to drive innovation and sales to further expand A.O. Smith’s market share.”