Elkay Interior Systems’ president retires
Elkay Manufacturing Company announced the retirement of President of Elkay Interior Systems (EIS) Steve Rogers. Rogers worked at Elkay for 17 years and is succeeded by former Senior Vice President of EIS, Tony Lutz, who took over Dec. 30, 2021.
Since joining the Elkay family in 2004, Rogers held numerous vital leadership roles, including leading engineering, operations, and a stint at the helm of the plumbing business, said the firm.
“When I came on board at Elkay, Steve was a key player in helping me become more acclimated to the company given his vast knowledge of the business and all its moving parts,” said Ric Phillips, Elkay president and CEO.
“Steve’s experience as a strong, seasoned professional prior to and at Elkay is something that I admire. While the conclusion of his longtime career at Elkay is an occasion to be celebrated, he will be greatly missed by me, my fellow Elkay leaders, and the entire Elkay family in the years to come,” said Phillips.
As the leader of the commercial and industrial division, Rogers helped guide Elkay through various business evolutions, including the acquisitions of Interior Systems, Inc, Schloffer gMBh, and Digney York Associates – all of which are now part of Elkay Interior Systems business.
Throughout his rich career with Elkay that spanned multiple decades and departments and businesses, Rogers has been a consummate professional, said the firm, taking on any task or role needed of him within the company, and an integral part of the Elkay leadership team.
“It’s been truly an honor to work with Steve over the past 14 years,” said Tim Janke, Elkay chairman of the board of directors. “Steve was not only one of my most trusted advisors, but also became a friend, one that I’ve trusted and admired. He has earned the respect of those who have worked with him, and we thank him for all that he has done to help make Elkay what it is today.”
When Rogers became president of the plumbing division in late 2007, he led the business during the nationwide Great Recession and was instrumental in setting the company on the successful path that would lead us to where we are today, said the company. He put the right people in the right roles and focused the team on the actions that ultimately turned the business toward success in a challenging time.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have had Steve lead the business toward a strategy for sustainable growth both inside and outside of North America,” said Tony Lutz, the new president and CEO of Elkay Interior Systems.
“He provided a steadfast focus on global strategy and growth, while always ensuring the company stayed one step ahead of competitors. Steve’s friendship and mentorship will be sorely missed,” said Lutz.
Before joining Elkay, Lutz was the president and CEO of Interior Systems and has been with Interior Systems since joining the firm in 1988. Under his direction, the company said it has experienced exponential global growth. As a result, EIS is now a globally recognized brand that delivers unrivaled branding, creative, and manufactured solutions to the retail, hospitality, restaurant, and education markets.
Family-owned since 1920, Elkay has been making innovative products and delivering exceptional customer care. While proud to be America's No. 1 selling kitchen sink company, Elkay expanded its commercial offerings more than four decades ago to faucets, water coolers, drinking fountains and more.