NIBCO recently announced the passing of Alice A. Martin, vice chairman and chief revenue officer, on Dec. 10, 2017, in Elkhart, Ind. Martin had been on the NIBCO board of directors since 2000 and had held a variety of leadership positions. She had been vice chairman of the Board since 2002; lead director of the board from 2003-2005; chief people officer from 2005-2015; and chief revenue officer since 2015. She worked closely with her husband, Rex Martin, NIBCO chairman of the board and chief executive officer, as a strategic advisor for more than 30 years.
Her objective analysis and strength in critical financial and management issues have been instrumental in the growth of NIBCO as an international industry leader. “Alice had served this company as an invaluable strategic thinker, objective listener and steadfast sounding board,” Martin said. Alice Martin’s vision, creativity and strength made an indelible impact on the business and its customers. Among her most notable contributions to the business was her passion for mentoring many NIBCO associates. She advanced the success of associates throughout her NIBCO career. Alice Martin had implemented several colleague development programs, including the Women’s Leadership Group, helping women from all NIBCO locations achieve career success. She also established the NIBCO Sales Training program, involving an intensive recruitment, training and sales shadowing curriculum.