New executive brings significant software industry experience, proven financial leadership to immersive education company Interplay Learning, the leader in immersive education for the skilled trades, announces John Pumpelly as their new chief financial officer, adding decades of technology and software industry expertise and proven financial leadership to an already-strong C-suite. Pumpelly boasts significant experience in Read more
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New executive brings significant software industry experience, proven financial leadership to immersive education company
Interplay Learning, the leader in immersive education for the skilled trades, announces John Pumpelly as their new chief financial officer, adding decades of technology and software industry expertise and proven financial leadership to an already-strong C-suite.
John Pumpelly has been named as the new CFO for Interplay Learning, the leader in immersive training for the skilled trades.
Pumpelly boasts significant experience in executive-level positions at both publicly traded and private equity-held companies within the tech space—including Command Alkon, Updater, Stratix, Cbeyond and others. His financial leadership positions have spanned companies with $50 to $500 million in revenues.
“John has demonstrated himself to be resourceful and results-driven, and he brings the operational skill, financial acumen and software industry experience we prize within our leadership team,” said Doug Donovan, CEO of Interplay Learning. “He is also someone who understands how to cast a vision organization-wide—a must for our rapidly-growing company.”
Interplay Learning is an innovator within the immersive learning space, providing workforce development and professional certification opportunities for the skilled trades—leveraging such technologies as AI and VR simulations to provide comprehensive education with built-in flexibility and boundless customization.
“There is a growing need for training within the trades, and Interplay Learning meets that need with robust, results-oriented solutions,” said Pumpelly. “Interplay is on the cutting edge, and it’s exciting to develop and implement strategies to help them maintain their market growth and fulfill their mission of building better careers and better lives.”
For more information about Interplay Learning, visit www.interplaylearning.com.
The High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric owner is one of only a handful of area business leaders named to the inaugural list of honorees Levi Torres, owner of High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, a family-owned and operated home service company serving residents in the greater Denver metropolitan area, has been selected as one Read more
The High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric owner is one of only a handful of area business leaders named to the inaugural list of honorees
Levi Torres, owner of High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, a family-owned and operated home service company serving residents in the greater Denver metropolitan area, has been selected as one of the Denver Business Journal’s 2025 Small Business Leaders.
Torres is one of 21 business owners, presidents, CEOs and managers to be included in the business magazine’s roster of honorees. Nominees were chosen through an independent editorial review that focused on their achievements and contributions to the community.
High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric co-owner Levi Torres has been selected as one of the Denver Business Journal’s 2025 Small Business Leaders.
“It’s exciting to be chosen for the Small Business Leaders awards program,” Torres said. “Denver has a rich history of entrepreneurship and small business ownership, and there are hundreds of admirable small business owners here to choose from. To earn a spot on the inaugural list is an achievement I’m proud to receive.”
Under Torres’ leadership, High 5 has received countless awards and recognitions. In 2024, they were named to Denver Business Journal’s Fast 50 for a second consecutive year. The company has also been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list three years in a row. In 2024, they were ranked 1,812 overall.
“Our company has been able to grow and flourish because of our great team and all of our clients in the Denver community,” Torres said. “They are a major part of our family. None of this success would be possible without them.”
Torres and his wife, Cassi, started High 5 Plumbing in 2012. Since that time, the Torreses have continued to expand the business by adding other home service options, such as HVAC and electrical services. Today, the company is known as High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric.
In addition to offering high-quality residential services, the company also prides itself on giving back to the community through the High 5 Cares program. Each month, the company spotlights a different nonprofit and volunteers for and donates to that company throughout the month. High 5 Cares has donated more than $100,000 to area charities and nonprofits.
Torres and the other winners will be celebrated at a cocktail reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 22 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Studio Loft event space in Denver.
To learn more about High 5 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, or to schedule an inspection, visit http://high5homefix.com/.
Rinnai America Corporation, a leading North American manufacturer of innovative, energy-efficient tankless water heaters, has announced an organizational change to position itself for growth in the commercial business segment. The newly formed team will be led by James ‘Woody’ Woodruff who was recently promoted to Vice President of Commercial Business and is a member of Read more
Rinnai America Corporation, a leading North American manufacturer of innovative, energy-efficient tankless water heaters, has announced an organizational change to position itself for growth in the commercial business segment. The newly formed team will be led by James ‘Woody’ Woodruff who was recently promoted to Vice President of Commercial Business and is a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team.
The announcement comes after significant product launches focused on the commercial segment including its most recent introduction of Rinnai Commercial Boilers, a full line of wall hung and floor standing commercial grade boilers ranging up to one million BTUs. The new organizational structure includes a dedicated commercial heating and water heating sales team, a team of engineers specializing in system designs, and an operations team focused on supporting the company’s national account business.
“I’m excited for the opportunity to take on this new leadership role at Rinnai as we continue to focus on developing and expanding our product and service offering in the commercial segment,” said Woodruff. “We have a great team in place and are ready to aggressively pursue new growth opportunities.”
“Woody has a solid track record of developing and executing strategies to grow in the commercial segment,” said Frank Windsor, President of Rinnai America. “Under his leadership we are well positioned to grow our commercial market share in the North American market.
Woodruff joined Rinnai in 2017 as Director of Commercial Sales and was later promoted to Senior Director of Commercial. Prior to joining Rinnai, Woodruff held sales leadership positions with other well-known organizations including Rheem and Kohler Company. He earned his undergraduate degrees from Western Carolina University and Florida State University and earned his MBA from Auburn University.
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 Read more
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.
Retirement of Gary Moore, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer Mark Gilbert Appointed as Executive Vice President of Sales Victaulic® announces Gary Moore, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, will retire at the end of April after 37 years of distinguished service with the company. Mark Gilbert, currently Vice President and General Manager for Read more
Retirement of Gary Moore, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer
Mark Gilbert Appointed as Executive Vice President of Sales
Victaulic® announces Gary Moore, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, will retire at the end of April after 37 years of distinguished service with the company. Mark Gilbert, currently Vice President and General Manager for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, as well as Vice President in the U.S., will succeed Moore as Executive Vice President of Sales, effective May 1, 2025.
Mark Gilbert
“Gary Moore has had as much to do with Victaulic’s growth over the last 20 years as anyone,” said Victaulic Chairman John Malloy. “His greatest legacies are the Victaulic sales organization as it stands today, the leadership of this organization, and the careers Gary has created for such a talented group of individuals.”
Moore began his career with Victaulic in 1988 as a sales representative in Canada. Through his exceptional performance and leadership, he advanced through various roles, including Vice President of Sales, Vice President & General Manager, and President of Victaulic Company of Canada, Limited. Moore then joined the executive leadership team at World Headquarters in Easton, PA., to lead the global sales organization. He was named Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer in 2023. Throughout his tenure, Moore has been instrumental in driving revenue growth and product innovation.
Moore has been an active leader within the construction industry, serving as the National Director of the
Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada’s Supplier Council. He has also been involved with the MCAA Manufacturer Supplier Council in the U.S. for 22 years, including five years on the Board of Directors and serving as Chairman in 2009.
“It has been the privilege of my professional life to serve Victaulic for nearly four decades,” said Moore. “I’m incredibly proud of what our team has accomplished in expanding our global presence and developing innovative solutions that have transformed the construction industry. The relationships built with customers, partners, and especially my Victaulic colleagues have been the most rewarding aspect of my career. I’m confident that Mark’s leadership will take the company to even greater heights, and I look forward to seeing Victaulic’s continued success in this next chapter.”
Gary Moore
Mark Gilbert brings over 30 years of Victaulic experience to his new role. After graduating from Purdue University, he joined Victaulic as a sales representative in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area. His career has included positions as Regional Manager, West Coast Division Manager, Director for the Middle East Region in Dubai, and Vice President of Europe, Middle East, Africa and India in Belgium, and, adding for the last two years, Vice President in the U.S.
“Mark’s extensive knowledge of our business, coupled with his proven ability to work cross-functionally, positions him well to continue our tradition of excellence while forging new paths to market leadership,” said Richard A. Bucher, Ph.D., President and CEO of Victaulic. “We are confident in his ability to build upon the strong foundation that Gary has established.”
Mark Gilbert stated, “I’m committed to progressing Victaulic’s industry leadership while delivering exceptional value to our customers worldwide. By leveraging our team’s collective expertise and fostering an environment of innovation, we will continue to develop unique and efficient solutions that advance our market-focused partnerships and strategic global growth.”