Tim Largent Joins Rinnai America Corporation as Vice President, People & Culture

Peachtree City, Ga. (May 19, 2026) — Rinnai America Corporation, a manufacturer of energy-efficient water heating and home comfort solutions, announced that Tim Largent joins Rinnai America Corporation as vice president, people and culture. In this role, Largent will lead Rinnai’s talent strategy, employee engagement and workforce initiatives across North America, reporting to senior vice president, legal, government affairs and people, Perry McGuire.

Largent brings more than 15 years of experience leading human resources strategy across complex, multi-site manufacturing organizations. Known for connecting workforce development to business performance, he has built a reputation for developing high-performing teams and leading organizational transformation through disciplined execution. Largent will work closely with Rinnai’s executive leadership team to enhance employee capabilities and collaboration across North America. His appointment reflects the company’s continued commitment to investing in people and building a stronger culture from within.

“Tim brings exactly the kind of people-centered leadership and manufacturing HR expertise that Rinnai needs as we continue to grow,” said Frank Windsor, president of Rinnai America Corporation. “His ability to connect talent strategy directly to business outcomes will be invaluable as we build the organization that supports our next chapter. His values also align with our commitment to creating a healthier way of living for our employees, customers and the communities we serve.”

“I’m energized by the opportunity to help build a high-performing culture at Rinnai,” said Largent. “This is a company with a clear sense of purpose, strong leadership and a real commitment to its people. I look forward to working alongside Perry and the entire leadership team to strengthen our organization and deliver long-term business impact.”

Prior to joining Rinnai, Largent served as HR director for the Americas at Solmax, where he led human resources across a large, multi-site manufacturing workforce. In that role, he partnered with executive leadership to unify organizational design, talent strategy and HR operations with business priorities, including leading global alignment initiatives, supporting post-acquisition integration and advancing HR technology and process standardization. Earlier in his career, Largent held HR leadership roles with APLA, ThyssenKrupp and Georgia-Pacific. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Georgia.

To learn more about Rinnai, visit www.rinnai.us.