THE IRON-CLAD TRUTH:

Kevin Gaston is the South Territory Manager for the Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISPI), a not-for-profit trade association. He is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with independent manufacturer rep agencies, code officials, inspectors, labor associations, educational institutions, and professionals in facilities maintenance and planning. In this role, Kevin frequently speaks at industry events on the life safety, resiliency, and sustainability of cast iron.

Kevin is a veteran of the plumbing and construction business with numerous years of experience. He currently resides in Auburn, Alabama, is a graduate of Auburn University, and is a devoted fan of The Auburn Tigers.

Nathanael Reed is the West Territory Manager for the Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISPI), a not-for-profit trade association. He is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with independent manufacturer rep agencies, code officials, inspectors, labor associations, educational institutions, and professionals in facilities maintenance and planning. In this role, Nathanael frequently speaks at industry events on the life safety, resiliency, and sustainability of cast iron.   

Nathanael is an experienced project manager, an avid reader, and a board game aficionado with ambitions to create his own. Nathanael grew up in Southern California and is a graduate of California Baptist University, he currently resides in the San Diego, CA area. 

Tony Gardner is the North/Mid-Atlantic Territory Manager for the Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISPI), a not-for-profit trade association. He is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with independent manufacturer rep agencies, code officials, inspectors, labor associations, educational institutions, and professionals in facilities maintenance and planning. In this role, Tony frequently speaks at industry events on the life safety, resiliency, and sustainability of cast iron.

A veteran of the plumbing industry, Tony, has more than 30 years of experience in the wholesale distribution sector, with a career spanning plumbing, HVAC, and builder sales. Tony is a graduate of the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where he studied geography and business. Born and raised in Virginia, Tony currently resides in Newport News, VA.

Brian Black is the Midwest Territory Manager for the Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISPI), a not-for-profit trade association. He is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with independent manufacturer rep agencies, code officials, inspectors, labor associations, educational institutions, and professionals in facilities maintenance and planning. In this role, Brian frequently speaks at industry events on the life safety, resiliency, and sustainability of cast iron.   

A veteran of the plumbing business Brian has years of experience in the wholesale sector. He has a bachelor’s degree in marketing & management from Carthage College and currently resides in the Chicago, IL area.