Ardee Toppe to Lead Goodman, Amana, Quietflex
WALLER, Tex. -- Goodman/Daikin North America has appointed Ardee Toppe as senior vice president and president, Goodman, Quietflex and PTAC business units. Goodman Global Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries are members of Daikin Group -- the world’s largest manufacturer of HVAC systems and refrigerants.
Toppe, formerly senior vice president and president for the Quietflex and PTAC (packaged terminal air conditioner) business unit, has assumed the duties of Brad Snyder, senior vice president and president, Goodman Business Unit. Snyder is now serving as SVP, CEO Staff for the company.
Toppe will have full responsibility for the Quietflex and PTAC Business Units, and the Quietflex®, Goodman® and Amana® brand product lines, to include parts, supplies and accessories. He will oversee both company-operated and independent distributor relationships for these brands
Ardee Toppe has been with Goodman for nearly 18 years. He joined the company in 2003 as vice president, corporate controller and treasurer, and transitioned to lead the Quietflex business in 2004. Quietflex is a leading manufacturer and supplier of flexible ductwork for residential and commercial HVAC systems, as well as fiberglass mats for industrial applications. Quietflex has four manufacturing plants in the United States and is headquartered in Houston.
Toppe was named to lead the Amana brand PTAC business in 2012. In addition, he led Goodman’s Quality Assurance group and served as chairman of Goodman’s Safety Committee. He will report to Takayuki “Taka” Inoue, who was recently appointed executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer, Goodman/Daikin North America.