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Bob Noble, Jr., known to his teammates as "JR," has passed away.

Embree is a VP at Cummins Inc. and the president of Cummins Components Group.

Novi, Mich.-based BrassCraft Manufacturing, a Masco Company involved in the manufacture of plumbing products, has hired Roger Hernandez as territory sales manager for Ohio and Kentucky.

"We're delighted to have Roger on our team," said Ken Kemmerling, sales manager, Central Region. "We're confident that his depth of sales experience will greatly contribute to enhancing customer service and to growing our business in this territory."

Cochran is the president and CEO of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

Beloit, Wis.-based ABC Supply, operator of 450 branches in 45 states, named Tony Vaden as chief information officer.

Vaden replaces Kathy Hendricks, who moved to a newly created post as executive director of customer connectivity for ABC Supply.

Vaden is an award-winning veteran of the information technology industry, and he will oversee all aspects of the information technology systems that support the company’s computing needs. 

Eacom Timber Corp., a manufacturer and marketer of lumber related products in Eastern Canada, announced the appointment of Kevin Edgson as president and CEO, replacing CEO Rick Doman who will serve as chairman of the board of directors.

The move took effect Dec. 1.

Bill Robertson is the former CFO of Orchard Supply Hardware.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced its officers for 2014 at the 2013 Realtors Conference and Expo, with Steve Brown at the helm as the association's president for next year.

Brown is a Realtor from Dayton, Ohio, touting more than 30 years of industry experience. He is the co-owner of Irongate Realtors and has held various NAR leadership positions since 2005, including the role of president-elect in 2013 and first VP in 2012.