Gary Thomson Named 2025 John Lechner Award Recipient

We are elated to share that R.M. Headlee Territory Manager Gary Thomson is the recipient of the New York Section American Water Works Association’s 2025 “John Lechner Award!”

This prestigious award recognizes outstanding excellence and is presented to a Section Service Provider Member who has demonstrated exemplary service to the drinking water community and has made significant contributions to advancing NYSAWWA’s mission and goals.

Since joining R.M. Headlee in 1996 as a Technical Sales Representative, eventually working his way into sales and territory management positions, Gary’s contributions to this company are matched with his commitment to improve water and wastewater infrastructure through the valves we sell and the applications and projects we help steward.

Congratulations, Gary; well deserved! Thank you for all you do for R.M. Headlee and the NYSAWWA!