Swagelok Company has announced that Brent Blouch, the company's chief operating officer, will serve as the company's eighth president. The appointment was made by Thomas F. Lozick, Swagelok Company chairman and chief executive officer, and confirmed by the privately-held company's board of directors at its December meeting.
Blouch will continue to serve as Swagelok's chief operating officer, a position he has held since 2023. He joined Swagelok Company in 2007 and gained leadership experience on the shop floor as a supervisor before working in multiple leadership roles across the organization. He has been a member of the executive team since 2016. His previous executive leadership roles include vice president, global sourcing and logistics; senior vice president, supply chain and customer solutions; and chief commercial officer.
"I look forward to continuing to work closely with Brent in his new role," Lozick said. "His leadership of our global workforce, combined with his extensive knowledge of our supply chain and manufacturing strategies, will continue to drive alignment and enhance our ability to deliver world-class associate and customer experiences."
Outside of Swagelok, Blouch serves on the boards of two northeast Ohio organizations, whose missions are to support residents and businesses. He serves on the boards for Greater Cleveland Partnership, the region's leading economic development organization, and Business Volunteers Unlimited, which engages businesses and nonprofits to work together to strengthen the community.
Blouch earned a Bachelor of Science degree in manufacturing engineering from Miami University and an M.B.A. from Case Western University.
