John Zentz Retires From Hunter

John Zentz, Hunter Engineering Co.'s senior vice president of global sales, has retired from the company after 31 years of service.

"Known throughout the industry, Zentz’s tenure at Hunter has been defined by leadership, integrity and an unwavering commitment to Hunter’s employees, customers and success," say Hunter officials.

Zentz’s career with Hunter began in 1995 as a sales representative in Baltimore, Md. "His career quickly gained momentum, with a promotion to regional manager and move to Charlotte, N.C., three years later and further promotion to southeast division manager in 2000."

In 2008, Zentz arrived at Hunter’s St. Louis, Mo., headquarters to assume the role of vice president of sales. "By 2018, he was promoted to senior vice president of global sales, where he led and shaped Hunter’s global commercial business with distinction."

"For more than 25 years, John has set the winning tone, spirit and standard at Hunter Engineering,” said Beau Brauer, president of Hunter Engineering. “Across Hunter’s 1,000-plus representatives and customers around the world, John is celebrated as an extraordinary leader, trusted mentor, consummate professional and dear friend.”