Our Team

Vince Waters
Director of Sales

West USA

Vince Waters is the Director of Sales for the U.S. West, bringing more than three decades of experience in the plumbing, waterworks, and HVAC industries. Before joining RLS over three years ago, he served as a District Manager with Viega and spent 27 years as a Territory Manager for a manufacturer representative firm. A Certified Sales Professional through the Canadian Professional Sales Association, Vince leverages his extensive field experience and leadership skills to drive growth and support RLS partners across his region.

Micah Heintz
Regional Sales Manager

SOUTHWEST (AZ, CO, NM)

Micah Heintz is a Regional Business Manager with RLS, bringing two years with the company and more than four years of HVAC/R experience. Before joining RLS, he spent 15 years in water and wastewater sales and service, developing a strong technical and customer-focused foundation. A graduate of Ranken Technical College in St. Louis with a degree in Industrial Electricity and Electronics, Micah combines hands-on expertise with a solutions-driven approach to every partnership.

Brian Woodward
Regional Sales Manager

SOUTHWEST (SOUTH TX)

Brian Woodward is RLS’s Regional Sales Manager for the Southwest. Brian draws on his HVAC experience to guide contractors through stress-free, fire-permit-free press-fit installations. A graduate of Texas A&M, he’s known for delivering clear advice, troubleshooting field challenges, and ensuring projects run smoothly. Reliable and detail-oriented, Brian builds strong partnerships with contractors who value consistency and efficiency.

Tammy Robertson
Territory Sales Representative

SOUTHWEST (OK, NORTH TEXAS)

Tammy Robertson serves as a Territory Sales Representative for Oklahoma and North Texas, bringing 37+ years in plumbing and 15+ years in HVAC sales experience to the RLS team. Before coming to RLS, Tammy worked in sales for a wholesaler, calling contractors and providing their material needs, inventory solutions, and training opportunities. Tammy’s ability to grow business relationships, her extensive industry experience, and her knowledge and understanding of customer needs, serves to boost customer experience with RLS.

Kevin Long
Regional Sales Manager

SOUTHERN (AL, AR, KY, LA, MS, TN)

Kevin Long is the Regional Sales Manager for the Southern U.S., bringing more than 30 years of HVAC/R and plumbing industry experience to RLS. With a background in both technical and sales roles, he focuses on helping contractors and distributors adopt innovative connection technologies that improve efficiency and safety. A graduate of Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Kevin is known for building strong partnerships and promoting the value of RLS press technology as a faster, safer alternative to brazing.

Caden Hill
Territory Sales Representative

GREAT PLAINS (IA, KS, MO, NE)

Caden Hill is the Territory Sales Representative for Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri, bringing a strong engineering background and hands-on RLS experience to his role. After interning with the company’s engineering team in 2023 and later driving the RLS mobile showroom, Caden joined full-time in 2024 to combine his technical knowledge with customer engagement. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering with minors in Aerospace Engineering and Mathematics and is valued for his deep product understanding and approachable communication style.

Nick Twerberg
Territory Sales Representative

Midwest (MN, ND, SD, WI)

Nick Twerberg is a Territory Sales Manager for Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Nick brings sales experience as an account manager in injection molding and six years working with merchandising equipment for commercial refrigeration units. As a graduate of St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, MN with a dual emphasis degree in Communication and a minor in conflict management, Nick is personable and provides RLS with strong communication skills, adaptability, and relationship building.

Jadyn Behrens
Territory Sales Representative

MIDWEST (IL, IN)

Jadyn Behrens is a Territory Sales Representative for Illinois and Indiana, bringing two years of HVAC/R experience to the RLS team. She began her career as an esthetician before joining RLS on the marketing team, where she developed a strong foundation in brand and product knowledge before transitioning into sales. Known for building lasting relationships with distributors and contractors, Jadyn now leads engaging, hands-on product training programs that help customers confidently press with RLS.

Nick Tarolli
Regional Sales Manager

MIDWEST (MI, OH, WEST VA)

Nick Tarolli serves as Regional Sales Manager for Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, bringing a decade of HVAC/R industry experience to RLS. Before joining the company, he worked as a Territory Manager for an HVAC and plumbing wholesaler, where he represented and sold RLS products among others. Known for his engaging in-person training programs with contractors, distributors, union halls, and technical schools, Nick combines product expertise with a genuine passion for education and industry growth.

Artie Harisiades
Director of Sales

East USA

Artie Harisiades serves as National Sales Director for the U.S. East, bringing nearly four decades of HVAC/R experience to RLS. His career began as a union pipefitter, welder, plumber, and HVAC professional before moving into wholesale distribution, where he held leadership roles in regional sales and purchasing. Known for his integrity, problem-solving skills, and commitment to building strong customer relationships, Artie leads his team with clear communication and a results-driven mindset.

Bruce Sandler
Regional Sales Manager

New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)

Bruce Sandler serves as Regional Sales Manager for New England, covering Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. With more than 25 years in the HVAC/R industry, Bruce brings extensive experience from leadership roles at Rothenberger USA, Klein Tools, and Apollo Valves. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, he’s known for his deep belief in RLS technology and his ability to effectively connect with distributors and contractors across the region.

Joe Cotsis
Regional Sales Manager

NORTHEAST MID-ATLANTIC (DE, NY, WESTERN PA)

Joe is a sales specialist with deep roots in the HVAC industry, focused on educating professionals about the benefits of flame‑free press-fit systems. He builds trust through hands-on support, helping contractors streamline installs and maintain productivity. Joe’s reliable presence and HVAC-focused knowledge make him a go-to partner for RLS customers.

Glenn Landolfi
Territory Sales Representative

NORTHEAST MID-ATLANTIC (EASTERN PA, NJ)

Glenn Landolfi is a Territory Sales Manager with RLS, bringing nearly four decades of experience in the HVAC/R industry. Before joining the company, he held leadership and operations roles with major HVAC/R and plumbing organizations, including wholesale and manufacturer representation. With a bachelor’s degree in business, multiple HVAC/R certifications, and a C20 California HVAC/R license, Glenn leverages his deep technical expertise and strong industry relationships to support RLS customers and partners.

Kevin Ashworth
Regional Sales Manager

MID-ATLANTIC (MD, VA, NC)

Kevin Ashworth leads RLS’s Mid‑Atlantic region with a proven track record of helping contractors adopt safer, flame‑free press‑fit systems. With more than 25 years of experience in building-materials and HVAC sectors, he draws from deep industry know‑how and practical insight to streamline installations and reduce downtime. Easy to reach and personable, Kevin’s customer-first ethos keeps projects moving on time and on budget.

Logan Porter
Territory Sales Representative

SOUTH ATLANTIC (GA, SC)

Logan Porter is a Territory Sales Representative for Georgia and South Carolina, providing service to the South Atlantic region of the United States. Logan graduated a B.S. Biomedical Engineering degree and M.S. Nanoengineering degrees in North Carolina and before RLS, she worked for a private industry company performing experiments on their products. Logan’s background in engineering provides her with an unrivaled knowledge and understanding of RLS’s product and allows her to impart that knowledge upon customers.

James Hill
Vice President of Sales

James Hill is the Vice President of Sales at RLS, bringing 8 years of experience in the HVAC industry. Before taking this position, James worked in business-to-business distribution and retail, gaining experience in customer service, account management, and sales. James’ experience is supported by an associate degree in business and a certificate in advanced business Spanish, allowing him to be more accessible to connections and customers. James brings experience as a people leader, coach, and mentor, guiding those under his leadership towards success, and RLS along with them.

Jessica Slaughter
Director of National Accounts

Jessica Slaughter is the Director of National Accounts for RLS, backed by 5 years of experience as the Marketing Manager at RLS and marketing for luxury refrigeration. Jessica holds a BSBA in Marketing from Mizzou and has been recognized for her contributions to the industry as a recipient of the Women in HVACR Networking Pillar Award and a MarCom Award winner, highlighting her expertise in marketing and communications. With her background in marketing and brand development, Jessica provides a unique perspective on connecting strategy, customer experience, and business growth. Her passion for building strong partnerships, creating momentum in the field, and helping customers succeed help support growth within RLS.