Huntersville, NC-based HVAC and electrical products supplier NSI Industries appointed Rick Sharps as its Director of Sales – HVAC & National Accounts.

Over his career, Sharps’s responsibilities have included hiring key personnel, implementing strategic plans and building successful partnerships with major distributors such as Ferguson and large end-users accounts.

“Rick brings an impressive background of more than 25 years in sales leadership experience serving broad B2B channels and end markets,” NSI EVP of Sales Robert Hennessy said in a Jan. 16 news release. “Rick will be taking on a range of significant responsibilities involving a multifaceted focus, combining leadership, strategic planning, effective communication, and relationship management that will contribute to the success and growth of the NSI – HVAC division.”