TOPP Industries Hires Chuck Schwabe as National Wholesale Sales Manager

April 29, 2025

TOPP Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Chuck Schwabe to the TOPP Team. Schwabe will lead initiatives in the wholesale sales division as the organization’s new National Wholesale Sales Manager.

With over 44 years of plumbing industry experience under his belt, Schwabe brings extensive product and business knowledge to the growing TOPP Industries team.

“I’ve known Chuck for years and know what he’s capable of,” said Kevin Birchmeier, President of TOPP. “It’s an honor that he chose to come out of retirement and join us on our mission of continuing to grow as the leader in the wastewater industry. I believe Chuck is going to help take us to the next level.”

In 2023, Schwabe retired from Liberty Pumps after 16 years of serving their organization as the National Sales Manager, where he left a legacy of passion and dedication to its customers and organization.

Prior to Liberty Pumps, Schwabe gained his industry knowledge as Owner/Outside Sales at A.H. Deveney & Co, a manufacturers’ representative company, before moving on to Zoeller Pump Co., where he resided until 2007.

Schwabe’s reputation throughout the plumbing industry is well known for building  long-lasting customer relationships and business partnerships.

“We’re really excited to have Chuck on our team,” continued Birchmeier. “His energy is contagious and we’re looking forward to having his leadership spearheading our sales team.”

Schwabe has received numerous awards throughout the years including the AIM/R Golden Eagle Award in 2015 and Winsupply’s National Account Manager of the Year award in 2021.

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