Gary Miller to Retire After More than a Decade of Engineering Leadership at Aqua Hot; Taylor Moats Named Successor

Gary Miller to Retire After More than a Decade of Engineering Leadership at Aqua‑Hot; Taylor Moats Named Successor

Planned transition ensures continuity and innovation for RV hydronic heating systems

FREDERICK, Colo., July 01, 2026 – Aqua-Hot Heating Systems, LLC®, an Airxcel® company and a leader in RV hydronic heating systems, has announced that Gary Miller, Aqua‑Hot’s longtime Director of Engineering, will retire at the end of the fiscal year on July 31, 2026, after 15 years of shaping the company’s innovation. To ensure a seamless transition, Aqua‑Hot has promoted Taylor Moats to Engineering Manager, positioning the team for continued success

“Gary has been instrumental in shaping Aqua‑Hot’s engineering excellence and product innovation for OEM partners and RV owners worldwide,” said Selma Salihagic, Aqua-Hot General Manager. “We are deeply grateful for his dedication and leadership. As Gary transitions toward retirement, we celebrate his remarkable career and wish him the best in this next chapter.”

Bridge-to-Retirement Role Supports Knowledge Transfer

To support a seamless transition, Miller has assumed a bridge‑to‑retirement role, mentoring the team and providing strategic guidance as Aqua‑Hot’s Taylor Moats becomes Engineering Manager. Miller’s continued involvement preserves institutional knowledge and reinforces the foundation of Aqua‑Hot’s engineering excellence.

Moats Leads Next Chapter for Aqua‑Hot Engineering

As Engineering Manager, Moats will direct all Aqua‑Hot engineering operations, overseeing team performance and project delivery. Drawing on his experience as Aqua-Hot’s Sales and Product Integration Supervisor, he brings strong technical expertise, a history of developing high‑performing teams, and a customer‑driven mindset to advance Aqua‑Hot’s engineering capabilities.


About Aqua-Hot

Part of the Airxcel family of trusted companies, Aqua-Hot Heating Systems has manufactured innovative hydronic heating solutions for RVs since 1984. Highly adaptable to a wide variety of applications, its products run on diesel, gasoline, or propane fuels. AquaHot.com  

About Airxcel, Inc.

Airxcel is the leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of the most critically functional products for the RV industry. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, the Airxcel family of brands includes 18 companies with 15 facilities across the U.S. and Europe. Airxcel.com

Contact: Airxcel Marketing, Mary Bourassa, 7755 Miller Drive, Frederick, CO 80504. 720-826-9226; [email protected]

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