CIPH President & General Manager Ralph Suppa announces effective February 8, 2010 that Ken Tomihiro will join CIPH as Program Manager. Ken will assume Jason Bourque's responsibilities (PIAC and CHC) while he is on a medical leave of absence.

Ken brings 25 years of management experience related to the business world and the not-for-profit trade association environment. His most recent stops include General Manager and Conference Coordinator (Ontario Parks Association and Landscape Ontario) and Executive Director (Pool and Hot Tub Council of Canada).

"Ken has built good relationships and has served on various committees at the following organizations including Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Health and
Training, Colleges and Universities, TSSA, CSA, and ESA that will be an asset to the Institute" reports Suppa.

Ken will be responsible for managing the activities of the Canadian Hydronics Council (CHC) and the Plumbing Industry Advisory Council (PIAC).

Please welcome Ken!

Email: k.tomihiro@ciph.com