Nate Pizzini

Vice President and General Manager

Kennedy Valve

Biography

Nate Pizzini is Vice President and General Manager of Kennedy Valve in Elmira, NY. Part of the McWane family of companies, Kennedy Valve manufactures valves and fire hydrants for water distribution and fire protection systems. Nate brings a business leader’s perspective to manufacturing, with a focus on operational performance, process improvement, and adopting technology to strengthen business results.

Nate’s career at Kennedy Valve has spanned finance, lean manufacturing, and operations. That range gives him a clear view of how decisions across the business affect productivity, customers, and long-term growth. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Business Administration from Capella University. Nate also serves as Board Chair of United Way of the Southern Tier.