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April 10, 2025
Peachtree City, GA
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (April 10, 2025) — Rinnai America Corporation, a leading North American manufacturer of innovative, energy-efficient tankless water heaters, has announced that McKinley James was recently appointed Vice President of Operations and will become the newest member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team.
In his new role with Rinnai, McKinley is responsible for the strategic development and operational performance of Rinnai America's Manufacturing, Distribution, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, and Lean Manufacturing. McKinley will lead the operations team as the company expands its manufacturing and distribution to support its growth in the North American market.
“I am extremely excited to join Rinnai America and its Executive Leadership team,” said McKinley. “The team has created an amazing culture as shown through three consecutive years of the Top Place to Work award recognition. Our strategic short- and long-term visions are clear, and having the opportunity to be a part of this amazing journey of growth and expansion is an honor for me.”
“McKinley comes to us with extensive experience leading and scaling operations teams to support organizational growth,” said Frank Windsor, President of Rinnai America. “Rinnai has aggressive growth plans for the North American market, and McKinley’s leadership will be instrumental in enhancing and expanding our operation in this very important market.”
Prior to joining Rinnai America, McKinley spent 26 years in progressive operations leadership roles with several large organizations including Polaris Industries, General Motors, and Republic Builders. McKinley is an alumnus of Alabama A&M University where he graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and earned his MBA from New York Institute of Technology. He is the recipient of multiple achievement awards including a two-time BEYA Modern Day Technology Leader Award.
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Rinnai Media Contact:
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About Rinnai:
Rinnai America Corporation, a subsidiary of Rinnai Corporation in Nagoya, Japan, was established in 1974 and is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia. Rinnai Corporation manufactures gas appliances, including tankless water heaters, a wide range of kitchen appliances, and heating and air conditioning units. As the technology leader in its industry, Rinnai is the largest gas appliance manufacturer in Japan and has the highest efficiency of any tankless water heater brand in the United States and Canada. Annual corporate revenues, including those of its subsidiaries, are in excess of $3.3 billion. With a global perspective to create 21st-century products for the home and business, Rinnai Corporation commits itself to safety and Creating a healthier way of living®. For more information about Rinnai’s entire product line, visit www.rinnai.us.
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