Jim Whitton of Hunter Panels Named New PIMA Chairman

BETHESDA, Md. — The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) announced today that Jim Whitton, vice president of sales and marketing at Hunter Panels LLC, will assume the chairmanship of the organization on Jan. 1, 2014. He succeeds Dr. Chris Griffin of Johns Manville Roofing Systems, who has served as the PIMA chairman for the past two years.

“Given his extensive roofing industry expertise, his deep understanding of the polyiso insulation industry, and his experience working with the association on numerous task groups and initiatives, Jim is the perfect choice to lead PIMA,” said Jared Blum, PIMA president. “We look forward to his leadership as code- and standard-setting bodies continue to embrace and reiterate the value of building thermal performance.”