ATLANTA, Oct. 21, 2025 – Rheem® today announced, alongsideThe National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), that Alex Housten has beennamed to the NAM Board of Directors. Housten serves as Rheem’s Chief OperatingOfficer and is responsible for leading Rheem North America.

“Alex is a recognized leader in our industry, and we areproud to have him join our Board of Directors,” said NAM President and CEO JayTimmons. “Alex will be a partner in the NAM’s efforts to advance acomprehensive manufacturing agenda that creates well-paying jobs, grows oureconomy and improves the quality of life for all. I look forward to workingtogether as advocates for manufacturing in the U.S. and to advance the valuesthat have made America exceptional and our industry strong—free enterprise, competitiveness,individual liberty and equal opportunity.” 

Housten joined Rheem in 2024 with nearly 20 years of globalexperience in operations across multiple industries. Throughout his career, hehas earned a reputation as a customer advocate and champion of purposeful newproduct developments that solve end user challenges. He holds both a Bachelorof Science in Industrial Engineering and Master of Business Administration fromPurdue University. 

“The NAM is setting the agenda and delivering results forour industry, and I am honored to play a part by joining the NAM Board,” saidHousten. “There are more than 13 million people who make things in America andthe manufacturing sector powers our communities, our economy and our nation. Ilook forward to sharing my experience and knowledge to continue advocating forthe future of our industry.”

Founded in 1895, the NAM, guided by its Board of Directors,is the largest industrial trade association in the United States The NAM isthe nation’s most influential manufacturing advocate, and its membershipincludes some of the world’s most iconic brands and many of the smallmanufacturers that power the U.S. economy. Approximately 85% of the NAM’smembers are small and medium-sized businesses. Executives on the NAM Board,which comprises leaders representing companies of all sizes in every industrialsector, are the driving force behind the NAM’s efforts.

 The NAM is a one-stop shop for manufacturers, tellingindustry stories and equipping manufacturers with invaluable resources throughnews and insights, thought leadership and partnerships with its digitaltransformation division, the Manufacturing Leadership Council; NAM’s 501(c)3workforce development and education affiliate, the Manufacturing Institute; andNAM’s innovation management division, the Innovation ResearchInterchange. 

 To learn more about Rheem and its century of partnership andpossibilities, visit www.rheem.com/100.