Richard E. Posey was appointed president/CEO of Moen Inc., effective Jan. 15. He most recently was president/CEO at Hamilton Beach/Proctor Silex.

Prior to that he spent more than 20 years with S.C. Johnson and Son, where he rose to the position of executive vice president/consumer products/North America.

Posey will have total responsibility for all of the Moen business units. The company manufactures a line of single and two-handle faucets in assorted styles and finishes. It also produces residential and commercial sinks, shower accessories, bathroom accessories and plumbing parts and accessories. These products are sold under the trade names Moen, Chicago Specialty, Cleveland Faucet Group, Creative Specialties International, Dearborn Brass, Hoov-R-Line and Wrightway Manufacturing.