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Rich Davison

Madison,WI

Summary

Dynamic sales and training professional with over 30 years in cross-connection control, notably with Soderholm Associates. Proven expertise in backflow prevention design and troubleshooting, complemented by strong instructional skills. Adept at fostering contractor relationships and leading training programs, enhancing team performance and technical knowledge across diverse experience levels.

Overview

37
years of professional experience

Work History

Soderholm Associates

Sales Associate
08.2011 - Current

Job overview

Training and product installation guidance for valves, control and backflow prevention.


Contractor relationships


Engineering support and training


specific market team leader with fire protection and water works.

Stickler & Associates

Sales and Training Engineer
01.2005 - 07.2011

Job overview

Backflow prevention team leader


Cross connection control surveys and inspections with BSI and Hydro Designs


Cross connection control testing and repair training

AIM

Sales and Training Manager
01.1989 - 01.2003

Job overview

Worked with local cross connection training programs - UW Madison CCC tester class


Assisted training with Plumbers local 75

Education

UW Madison School of Business
Madison, WI

Continuing Studies from Business Management
01-1995

University Overview

UW CCCT Program
Madison, WI

from Backflow Prevention And Cross Connection Control
01-1992

University Overview

Skills

    Rich Davison has been working in the cross-connection control industry for over 30 years as a manufacture’s representative He is in technical/engineering sales for Soderholm Associates He is a member of ASPE (membership VP), ASHRAE, and ASSE and a product technical specialist Davison has been involved with the design, construction, installation, and troubleshooting of backflow prevention assemblies

    My experience has been both in the field to support cross connection testers and repairers in assisting with trouble shooting and repair I have been involved with countless valve situations from working with all testable assemblies as well as devices

    In an instructional position, I have learned many methods of how to approach students from different experience levels from novice to seasoned professionals The presentation style of tell me, show me, and involve me is the approach I have used

    Since the early 1990’s I have worked with the Plumbers local 75, UW Madison, MATC, WRWA, as well as many other cross connection classes and CEU programs

Timeline

Sales Associate
Soderholm Associates
08.2011 - Current
Sales and Training Engineer
Stickler & Associates
01.2005 - 07.2011
Sales and Training Manager
AIM
01.1989 - 01.2003
UW Madison School of Business
Continuing Studies from Business Management
UW CCCT Program
from Backflow Prevention And Cross Connection Control
Rich Davison