Kohler’s Jim Lewis to Receive 2023 ASA Plumbing Division Award of Excellence

The American Supply Association’s Plumbing Division is pleased to announce Kohler Co. Vice President and General Manager Business Services Jim Lewis is the recipient of the 2023 Plumbing Division Award of Excellence.

The Plumbing Division Award of Excellence is given to individuals with a record of significant accomplishments and a long-standing history of service to the plumbing segment of the PHCP-PVF industry, as well as a history of dedicated service to ASA and its Plumbing Division. The award is recommended by the ASA Plumbing Award of Excellence nominating committee and approved by the ASA Plumbing Division Advisory Group.

In addition to being a long-time member Plumbing Division Advisory Group, Lewis has also served on the ASA Executive Committee and Board of Directors, the ASA Vendor Member Advisory Group, and the Building One Future – VITALITY Strategic Action Team. 

“I have had the distinct pleasure of working alongside Jim in setting strategic directions for ASA and ensuring the long-time success of the Kohler Plumbing Division Breakfast held annually at NETWORK,” ASA CEO Mike Adelizzi said. “Jim is always available to provide valuable insight on industry trends and issues and has been a positive example of giving back to the industry throughout his career. This honor is long overdue and well-deserved.”

“I can’t think of anyone else more deserving of this award,” said Bill Condron, CEO of Concord, New Hampshire-based distributor The Granite Group and the current chairman of the ASA Board of Directors. “The award is indicative of the commitment Jim has made throughout his career at Kohler, always willing to serve and lend a hand, and more importantly, the value he brings related to his insight and perspectives of our industry.”

Lewis has been with the Kohler Co. for over 32 years. In addition to his active participation at ASA, Lewis is also very active with PHCC and currently serves on the PHCC Board of Directors, is a member of the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Remodeling Futures Council and serves on its Steering Committee, and is a past board member of the Kohler School Foundation.

Lewis will be honored during the Kohler Plumbing Division Breakfast on Thursday, Nov. 9 during NETWORK2023 in Orlando, Florida at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.

Previous winners of the Plumbing Division Award of Excellence include Rick Fantham (Hajoca Corp., 2022), Bruce Carnevale (Bradford-White, 2017), Jeff New (Mid-City Supply, 2016), Randy Tice (APR Supply, 2015), Joe Maiale (InSinkerator, 2014), Joe Poehling (First Supply, 2013), Richard Schwartz (Winsupply, 2012) and Wally Gumm (Embassy, 2012).