Geisel got its start selling patented gas-conversion burners out of original owner Claude Geisel’s basement. 

Christian Fabian, who has served as CEO and chairman of the Americas regional executive board since 2012, will head the newly formed technology and performance services division and serve on the company’s group executive board in Germany. 

Underwood previously assumed several positions at Goodman Manufacturing, including vice president of marketing, director of brand management, and brand manager for Goodman’s parent company, Daikin.

First podcast covers various options for transferring ownership of a company and showcases the advance planning and analysis needed for a successful transfer.