A Center native has been tabbed to be the new president and CEO of Port-A-Cool. Ben Wulf was named to that post, assuming the role from Bill Lloyd who retired last month.

The Center based company manufactures portable evaporative coolers and evaporative media that are distributed world-wide. Wulf’s appointment follows an impressive tenure during his time at Port-A-Cool where he most recently served as vice president of marketing and international sales.

Wulf said he was excited about the vision of the company and added he looked forward to the responsibility of guiding the company to the next level of leadership.

Ben Wulf is a Center High School and Rice University graduate.