SALEM, Ohio -- Hunt Valve Company announces that Charles Ferrer has been promoted to president and chief executive officer (CEO). He joins and will report to the Board of Directors of Hunt Valve. Hunt Valve is a May River portfolio company.

Since joining Hunt Valve in early 2017, Ferrer has progressed to increasing levels of senior management responsibility, as he and the HVC team have delivered breakthrough growth and profitability results during his time with the company. Hunt Valve has tripled revenue during Ferrer’s tenure, and he has led the successful integration of three transformative acquisitions.

Brad Sterner, CEO since 2015, maintains the title of executive chairman and remains a member of the Board of Directors of Hunt Valve.

Ferrer joined Hunt Valve from GE Aviation and previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps as an F/A-18 pilot.