Bret Tangley recognized for lifetime dedication and service to water quality improvement
EAU CLAIRE, WI, APRIL 18, 2017 -- Bret Tangley, Master Water Specialist and third-generation owner of Sterling Water Culligan, was recognized by the Water Quality Association (WQA) as one of its 2017 Hall of Fame honorees on Wednesday, March 29. A past president of the association, Tangley received his award, the highest honor bestowed upon any WQA member, at the Opening General Session of WQA's annual convention and exposition in Orlando, Florida.
"It is such an honor to be chosen by the association for this prestigious award," said Bret Tangley. "The WQA continues to improve education and awareness of the water quality industry, and I’m so grateful to be a part of their important work."
Association President Don McGhee noted Tangley's tireless commitment and steadfast leadership as distinguishing factors when choosing this year’s winners. According to McGhee, his work has set the stage for WQA’s next decade, which will further position the association as the voice for members, clients and consumers.
Numerous industry professionals and peers echoed these sentiments from McGhee and the WQA. They praised Tangley for improving the association’s educational offerings and applauded him for always working to help others achieve their best.
WQA Hall of Fame inductees are selected from candidates nominated by association members, and the award aims to recognize a lifetime of dedication and service to the water quality improvement industry.
"I would like to say a special thank you to my family for their unending support, and to my fellow colleagues for providing their mentoring and encouragement. They have influenced my desire to become more involved in this industry, which protects the world’s most precious resource," said Tangley.
Working for Sterling Water Culligan since 1982, Tangley became President in 2005 after ownership was passed down from his parents, Peter and Karol Tangley. In addition to his work with the WQA, Tangley’s community and industry involvement includes the Eau Claire Area YMCA Board of Directors, Water Quality Association of Wisconsin, Minnesota Water Quality Association, Culligan Dealers Association of Wisconsin, Culligan Dealer Advisory Council and Culligan Marketing Sub-Committee.
For more information regarding Bret Tangley and Sterling Water Culligan, visit culliganh2o.com.
About Sterling Water Culligan and Culligan International
The original Sterling Water had humble beginnings when its doors opened in Ellsworth, Wisconsin in September of 1949. The franchise has since grown into a five-dealership organization across Wisconsin and into Central Minnesota, and has been passed down through three generations. Culligan International has been an industry leader in water since 1936. Culligan is at the forefront of residential and commercial water filtration technologies with a line of products including the world’s most efficient water softener, as well as reverse osmosis drinking water systems and bottled water. With more than 600 dealers across the United States and Canada, Culligan is the local water expert.
