Joe Abbott, Godwin Pumps National Sales Manager, Dies

Joseph Abbott Jr., Godwin Pumps national sales manager, died this week at the age of 57. Abbott joined Godwin Pumps in 1989, bringing sales and manufacturing expertise from his previous work in the sewer rehabilitation industry.

During Abbott’s 20 years with Godwin, he was the primary sales contact with consulting engineers, working on hundreds of large and small bypass operations, ranging from 100,000 GPM to 300 MGD, pumping process sewers, municipal treatment plants, pump stations and sewer systems. Abbott helped build Godwin’s distribution network throughout the United States and Canada, managed product pricing and oversaw bids. Abbott also spoke regularly at trade functions throughout North America.

A resident of Radnor, Pa., Abbott received his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. He served as a member of the National Association of Sewer Service Companies for more than 20 years, and was a director of that organization. He was a member of the American Rental Association, the North American Society of Trenchless Technology, the Water Environment Federation and the National Utilities Contractors Association.

Abbott is survived by his wife Stephanie and children Molly, Joseph and Megan.