Kitz Corporation of America Announces New President
Jim Walther to step down as president and become chairman after 36 years with KCA; Mike Chamberlain named president.
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Chamberlain will replace Jim Walther, a 36 year KCA employee who spent the past 17 years as its President. Mr. Walther will assume the role of chairman of the company. Walther stated: “It has been a pleasure and an honor to lead KCA. I am forever grateful to our outstanding employees and distributor partners/end users who have supported KCA and our products. Along with our board, I have every confidence Mike is the right person at the right time to lead our company into the future. I look forward to assisting Mike and his team while continuing to represent KCA in the market as chairman.”
Also, KCA promoted Erik Andrews from general manager of its commercial division to vice president and board member, also beginning April 1. Andrews began his KITZ career in 2008. According to Walther, “The commercial division is vital to KCA’s continued success. Erik has done an outstanding job along with his great staff leading the division to significantly improved results each year since becoming general manager. The company looks forward to continued growth under his leadership and expertise.”
Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Stafford, Texas, KCA is responsible for the sales and marketing of all KITZ Group products in the Americas and Canada (industrial valves only). KCA is a long-time member and proud supporter of the Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA).

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