FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Jessie Hinther, sales manager for Franklin Electric’s U.S. Industrial – Central Region, has been elected president of the Submersible Wastewater Pump Association (SWPA), an organization serving the manufacturers of submersible pumps for municipal and industrial wastewater applications; the manufacturers of component parts and accessories for submersible pump lift stations; and companies that provide services to users of those products.
For nearly 45 years, the organization has been a trusted partner in the industry. SWPA's primary focus is to enhance the global wastewater environment by informing, educating and providing leadership in the design, procurement and operation of submersible wastewater pumping systems. Hinther will serve a two-year term as president of the organization.
Hinther is a respected expert in the pumping industry and has been with Franklin Electric for 15 years where he held roles in product management prior to moving into market development. He is currently responsible for industrial sales and distribution coverage in the central region of the United States and Canada for all of Franklin Electric’s product lines including its FPS, Pioneer Pump and Little Giant brands.