Antunes hired Melissa Neckopulos to serve as water filtration general manager for the Carol Stream, Ill.-based manufacturer specializing in countertop equipment and water filtration for the foodservice industry.

In her new role, Neckopulos becomes responsible for sales, product management, engineering and field testing and installation for the company’s water filtration segment, in addition to working with global water charities and for-profit organizations.

Neckopulos joins Antunes from Culligan Water, where she served as a commercial applications engineer, providing technical sales support for more than 600 franchise dealerships in North America. She also held product management responsibilities for the Stainless Steel division and engineered customized water treatment solutions for commercial and light industrial applications.