Ted Sikorski, vice president-marketing at Bradford White Corp., has announced his retirement. He joined Bradford White in 1966 as a buyer and purchasing agent, served as a district sales manager from 1974 to 1979, and then was promoted to a regional sales manager until 1981 when he was named national sales manager.

From 1985 until 1992, Sikorski served as general sales manager focusing on regional and national accounts. He was vice president-sales from 1992 to 1997. He has held his current position for the last 10 years.

During his career, Sikorski has been an affiliate of numerous industry associations and served on the board of directors of ASA, the ASA-Vendor Member Division, the National Propane Gas Association and the PHCC, where he has supported the Professional Product Line Program, the PHCC Education Foundation and the PHCC Auxiliary.

Sikorski said he plans to enjoy his retirement, continuing as an active member of community and outdoor social clubs, tackling various projects, traveling with his wife and visiting their son, who is in medical residency in New Orleans.

Bradford White Corp. manufactures residential, commercial and industrial products for water heating, space heating, combination heating and storage applications.