Chris Peel is responsible for all of Rheem’s business operations globally. During his tenure as CEO, Chris has ignited a passion for product innovation worldwide, leading to the introduction of game-changing, industry-first products. Chris champions Rheem’s diverse and inclusive culture, actively connecting with employees in every region around the globe.

Chris joined Rheem in 2008 and served as the company’s president and chief operating officer before assuming his current position. He came to Rheem with over 30 years of industry expertise, including positions at Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration, a division of Lennox International, United Technologies, and Carrier Corporation. Chris is a Navy veteran, having served seven years as an officer in the U.S. Navy. He received a Master of Science degree in management and a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University. He earned his naval officer’s commission through the Navy ROTC program at Purdue University.

Mike Branson leads Rheem’s Global Air division which includes Rheem Air Distribution (RAD), Middle East and Africa (MEA), and Canada.

Mike has worked in the HVAC industry for nearly 30 years. He also served as an officer in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Reactors Engineer.

Mike is the incoming chairman of the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and will serve in that capacity over the next year. Mike earned both master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Purdue University in engineering. Following graduation, he attended the U.S. Navy Direct Commission Officer Indoctrination school in Newport, Rhode Island.

Chee Wee Gan leads Rheem’s global strategic planning, enterprise strategy development, and business transformation initiatives. In his role, Chee Wee partners closely with leaders across the organization to identify transformative growth and value creation opportunities, align strategic priorities, and drive enterprise-wide initiatives that accelerate business performance and long-term competitiveness.

Chee Wee joined Rheem in 2018. Previously, he served as the global strategy director at Clarios (formerly Power Solutions Group of Johnson Controls), where he led the development of business strategies for the global Aftermarket Division with a focus on North American, European, and Chinese markets. Earlier, Chee Wee was a senior principal at Kearney where he advised senior executives globally on growth strategies, business transformations, digital commerce, M&A, IT, and supply chain strategies.

Chee Wee earned dual bachelor’s degrees in information systems analysis & design and marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received his Master of Business Administration from UCLA.

Greg Henry is responsible for delivering global strategic leadership for accounting, finance, and corporate development at Paloma Rheem Global.

Before Greg joined Rheem in 2011, he served in various leadership roles at Harman International, including vice president and CFO, the Harman Professional Group and vice president, finance, for North America. At Harman for 20 years, Greg’s tenure spanned many roles, including financial analyst, manager of treasury operations, assistant treasurer, vice president and treasurer, and vice president of investor relations.

Greg earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Eureka College in Eureka, Illinois, and a Master of Business Administration from Georgetown University.

Greg leads Rheem’s internal and external veterans’ initiative.

Dipa Homer leads Rheem’s global human resources department, overseeing benefits, learning and talent development, talent acquisition, HR technology, mergers and acquisitions, total rewards and communications.

Dipa is a proven HR leader with a career spanning more than 25 years and a track record of delivering progressive and innovative business-aligned strategies. She joined Rheem in 2019 from NCR Corporation, where she led HR teams in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. During her 17-year tenure at NCR, Dipa held various leadership roles, focusing on talent and development and centers of excellence, which included talent acquisition, HR shared services and employee and labor relations.

Dipa attended Western Sydney University, where she earned a double major in human resources management and industrial relations and a sub-major in marketing. Dipa is also an Executive Coach, having completed the SHERPA Executive Coaching Program through the University of Georgia in 2020.

Alex Housten is responsible for Rheem’s businesses in North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia-New Zealand and Southeast Asia, as well as the company's global operations function. Alex is focused on driving innovation and process strength across the company in the interest of consistency, efficiency and excellent customer experiences for Rheem Air, Water, and multi-trade plumbers, contractors, distributors, and retailers around the world.

Alex joined Rheem in 2024 with nearly 20 years of global experience in the building technologies industry across various operations, commercial and P&L leadership roles. Most recently, Alex served as chief operations officer at dormakaba Group, a global access solutions company, where he previously led the Americas business through three years of comprehensive business transformation to generate growth and performance. Prior, Alex held leadership roles for 15 years at Carrier Corporation, in the fire & security, controls, compression, and commercial HVAC businesses.

Alex serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Manufacturers. Alex holds both a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Master of Business Administration from Purdue University.

Alan Machuga is responsible for Rheem’s enterprise digital strategy, encompassing AI, cybersecurity, enterprise data, business applications, and digital transformation.

Before joining Rheem in 2020, Alan served as the Chief Information Officer at Carrier’s Commercial HVAC division and global leader for the company’s ERP and Digital Factory teams. During his 32-year career with United Technologies, Alan held executive roles with global responsibilities across multiple divisions, including Pratt & Whitney, Carrier, Fire & Security, Climate Controls & Security, and Building & Industrial Systems.

Alan earned a Bachelor of Science in computer science from Southern Connecticut State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Hartford.

Eric Varton is responsible for developing Rheem’s long-term technology and innovation strategy. He leads the company’s Research and Development, Controls Engineering and Program Management Office organizations.

Eric is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience spanning the automotive, plumbing, heating and cooling industries. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Engineering for Yazaki North America, a global leader in automotive electrical systems and components. In this role, Eric led nearly 1,000 engineers across North America and Mexico, driving strategic vision and operational excellence in advanced product development, product testing and validation, cost-value engineering, and the development of core engineering tools, processes and training.

Eric is an active industry leader, having served as an Advisory Board Member for the Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference and as a frequent speaker at major automotive events. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University and has completed the Executive Global Leadership Program at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland.