Samsung HVAC/Quietside has a new senior vice president.

Russell Tavolacci took over the position, effective Oct. 8.

He will be responsible for sales, marketing and technical services at the HVAC market company.

Tavolacci has 30 years of HVAC construction industry experience and a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from Northeastern University. He is an American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers member.