Hydro International Expands Stormwater Sales Coverage in Southeast and Midwest

PORTLAND, Maine — Hydro International today announced the hiring of new Regional Sales Managers  who will market Hydro’s stormwater product portfolios in the Southeast and the Midwest.

Jim Keane, based in Chattanooga, Tenn., will cover the Southeastern states of Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and Florida. Rob Howard, based in Kansas City, Mo., will represent Hydro in the Midwestern states of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska.

“We are pleased to be bringing Jim and Rob aboard to spearhead our sales efforts in these key stormwater markets,” said David Mongeau, General Manager of Hydro’s Stormwater Division. “They have the sales experience and the drive to help Hydro add new customers and increase market share in the Southeast and Midwest.”

Keane has worked many years in the stormwater industry, selling in New England for Infiltrator Systems and Advanced Drainage Systems. He also has experience in the on-site septic and plumbing sector, working as a general manager and sales manager for firms in Tennessee, California and Massachusetts. 

Rob has been involved with all phases of company development within the construction industry. Most recently he was a Construction Manager for Wal-Mart, overseeing store construction in the New England states, where compliance with stormwater permit requirements was a primary part of his responsibilities. He also has managed individual developments and construction operations for firms in Colorado and Kansas.