In addition, A.O. Smith Corp. has announced the following executive appointments at its Milwaukee world headquarters: Patricia K. Ackerman named vice president and treasurer; Kenneth J. Maciolek named vice president, associate general counsel, and assistant secretary; Jane M. Sanford named vice president-Global Human Resources and Organizational Development and Craig R. Watson named vice president-Investor Relations. The Milwaukee-based manufacturer also announced that Thomas J. Olander has joined the company as vice president-Global Compensation, Benefits and Payroll.