Gunner Christian

Gunner Christian joined McWane Ductile as a Sales Representative in early 2020 and currently covers Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, and Southern Illinois. Before McWane, Gunner was in medical sales, specializing in operating room equipment and wound management products. Gunner is a 2013 graduate of the University of Kansas with a BGS in Business Communications.

“I have a passion for helping people. Through this job, I can contribute to customers obtaining the best Ductile iron pipe at the best possible price. At the same time, I get to spend time with customers that I truly enjoy working with every day,” says Christian.

Gunner’s favorite quote, “You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” – Marcus Aurelius

In his spare time, Gunner enjoys golfing, grilling, fishing, and watching the Kansas City Chiefs or the Kansas Jayhawks.

How Does Proper Bedding Allow a Pipe to “Sleep Well?"

By Gunner Christian Ken Rickvalsky, ENV SP, NACE CT 01/22/2021 In Installation Technical

Did you know the mattress industry is one of the oldest continuous industries in the world? The first mattresses were believed to have been manufactured in 37 BC in Persia. Today, more than 35 million mattresses are shipped world-wide to replace those that have been in service for an average of seven years. So, what does this have to do with Ductile iron pipe (DI pipe), you ask? This article will discuss how setting improper bedding in a pipe trench can cause sleepless nights for the water company and its crews due to pipe failures, seemingly always at night — as it is my experience that most large main breaks typically occur after dark!

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How to Efficiently Locate a Leak in Your Water Pipeline

By Gunner Christian 08/05/2020 In Installation Technical

In the field, a contractor can become frustrated when attempting to locate the source of a water leak in a buried pipeline. Having a reasoned plan of resolve will save a lot of time, money, and headaches, along with demonstrating a true level of professionalism to outside observers. In this Iron Strong blog, we will examine the patterns of thought, questions to be answered, and the different assessments used when locating a leak.

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