History Brand Awards Press Room Partnerships Brasstech Team Member Receives High Honors from DPHA 10/31/2013 Santa Ana, CA – Brasstech, Inc., makers of Newport Brass® and GINGER® branded faucets and bath accessories and a member of the Masco family, is proud to announce that our Regional Sales Manager Kim Frechette was recently honored with the Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association’s (DPHA) 2013 President’s Award. Each year, the DPHA President gives this award to the board member they feel has done the most to continue the promotion and advancement of the association. DPHA President Sarah Jenkinson says it is Frechette’s willingness to do whatever it takes to get a job done that impresses her most. “This year, I wanted to give awards to people who quietly and naturally inspire others. People who don’t make a fuss, rather they do what needs to be done. Kim personifies this,” Jenkinson says. “I have known Kim for many years and she has always been the type to just roll up her selves and get the job done. She inspires you just by being herself. “ Frehette has been a volunteer DPHA Board Member since 2009 and currently serves as Co-chair of the association’s Education Committee. Brasstech congratulates Frechette on receiving this award. About Newport Brass and Ginger Products Nationally known interior designers and architectural specialists turn to Newport Brass® and GINGER® products for a wide choice of finishes and impeccable design details. Newport Brass® and GINGER® products are available in fine showrooms in major cities throughout the US. Both brands include the finest handcrafted fixtures with strict testing and quality assurance measures, adding innovative technology for product excellence. Brasstech, Inc. is a business unit of Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) headquartered in Taylor, Michigan. Masco Corporation is one of the world's leading manufacturers of home improvement and building products, as well as a leading provider of services that include the installation of insulation and other building products. For additional information regarding exciting new products, consumers can visit www.newportbrass.com or call 949-417-5207.