“Bruce’s skill set and experience enable him to serve in a consultive role with customers,” said Chief Executive Officer, Jim Ilaria. “Our valve design brings step-function improvement in reliability and efficiency as compared to traditional valves. Bruce’s application experience enables him to explain those advantages and relate to the challenges compressor operators face. He has had leadership roles in many reliability upgrade and overhaul projects and he knows firsthand about the game-changing advantages that our valves have to offer.”
Hermonat is an accomplished compressor specialist with strong engineering, problem-solving, sales, and project management experience. He has over 30 years of rotating equipment experience with a major focus in reciprocating compressors. Prior to joining ZVI, he served in key management positions for leading gas compression component providers. Hermonat earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University.
“I’ve spent many years analysing compressor applications,“ said Hermonat. “Prior to joining ZVI, I did deep dives into the merits of ZVI StraightFloTM valves from financial, operational, and ESG perspectives. Their capabilities are unmatched in the industry, and I am excited to help bring that message to compressor operators looking for proven solutions for the challenges they’re facing.”
