SimplexGrinnell, the Westminster-based fire and life-safety company, has named long-time employee Robert F. (Bob) Chauvin president.
Chauvin will take the reins of the company, which is part of Tyco International, on Oct. 1, succeeding Jim Spicer, who is retiring.
Chauvin has worked for SimplexGrinnell, and previously for Simplex, for 30 years. Since 2004, he has been vice president of northern operations, and he has also served as CFO and held business planning and marketing management positions.
Chauvin is vice chairman of the United Way of North Central Massachusetts Board of Directors. He lives in Westminster.
