Katie Lee Appointed Chief Executive Officer
West Chester, Ohio – AP Tech Group Inc., a leading manufacturer of solid chemistry technology for the water industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Lee as CEO. Lee has been a key member of AP Tech’s executive and leadership team since 2011 and will succeed James Heimert in this position. Heimert has worked in the water treatment industry for 45 years. He has led AP Tech for over 20 years, since founding the company in 1999, and will continue to work with AP Tech as consultant in research & development.
Commenting on Katie Lee’s appointment, outgoing CEO Jim Heimert stated, “Katie has distinguished herself as an inspiring and energetic employee whose leadership and honesty are among her greatest strengths. It is with my utmost confidence that I hand over the reins to such an outstanding person.”
AP Tech’s President, Matt Horine, stated, “Katie has provided AP Tech with a very strong financial footing over the years and that continues to keep the company well positioned in the industry. Moving forward she will be able to expand those efforts further into setting the company vision, developing the strategic plan, and setting the course for the future. I’m really looking forward to the continued collaborations with Katie over the coming years.”
Reflecting on her appointment, Lee said, “I am excited for the opportunity to lead the execution of strategies we have set out for the future of AP Tech. I am surrounded by a fantastic team that is passionate about what we do, and why we do it. AP Tech was founded on the principle that the water treatment industry should offer exceptional solid products that are safe and easy to transport and apply. This principle has successfully guided us for 20 years as a manufacturer of solid water treatment and will continue to be our foundation as we bring new products and innovations to the water treatment industry and beyond.”
Prior to working at AP Tech, Lee spent over fifteen years as an economic transfer pricing consultant to multinational companies, with a focus on work in the automotive, and oil and gas industries. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Miami University, is a Cincinnati native and resides in Mason with her husband and two daughters.
