Nationwide Boiler Appoints New President
The Fremont-based company named Jim Lieskovan as president effective August 1, 2026, as part of a leadership transition.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in People
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Nationwide Boiler appointed Jim Lieskovan as president on August 1, 2026, overseeing daily operations for the firm. He takes over the role as part of a planned transition leading to the retirement of current CEO Larry Day.
Why it matters
The leadership change is designed to ensure company continuity and long-term stability for the organization. This transition period allows for strategic oversight as the company shifts its executive structure.
Nationwide Boiler maintains fleet capacities including trailer-mounted units of 40,000 to 150,000 pph and mobile steam plants ranging from 50 hp to 1,000 hp. The company additionally holds a maximum package boiler stock capacity of 250,000 pph.
The players
Jim Lieskovan
He is the newly appointed president of Nationwide Boiler who oversees the firm's daily operational activities.
Larry Day
He served as the president and CEO of Nationwide Boiler since 2016 and will transition to a board role in 2027.
The details
Lieskovan currently manages day-to-day operations from the Fremont, California headquarters, while Larry Day continues to provide strategic leadership. Day will transition to the Board of Directors upon his retirement in early 2027.
Timeline
Larry Day began his tenure as president and CEO in 2016.
Jim Lieskovan assumed the role of president on August 1, 2026.
Larry Day will officially retire as CEO in January 2027.
Market Landscape
This transition aligns with industry standards for long-term executive succession in the industrial manufacturing sector. The move positions the company to maintain its market footprint from its Fremont headquarters while managing leadership turnover.
This leadership change is an internal structural shift that does not currently impact client pricing or service agreements. Customers and partners can expect continued operations from the Fremont headquarters and the Washougal, Washington controls division.
The takeaway
Planned executive successions are critical for firms managing complex industrial equipment to avoid operational disruptions. Investors and clients should note that the transition is phased to ensure stability through 2027.
What happens next
Larry Day will retire from his position as CEO of Nationwide Boiler in January 2027, at which point Jim Lieskovan will assume full responsibility as both president and CEO.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Pulpapernews.
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