William Blaine Jackson, 74, New Orleans, a longtime industry supplier executive and active TRSA volunteer over 43 years, passed away on May 9 after a lengthy illness.

Operators and colleagues of Jackson, who retired in 2015 from Kannegiesser ETECH, praised his knowledge, dedication, friendship and drive for continuous improvement in everything he did. Phil Hart, president of Kannegiesser ETECH, Minneapolis, said Jackson had played a key role the company’s growth. “Blaine Jackson was a very early contributor to the building of Kannegiesser USA in North America,” Hart said. “He joined the company with an extensive knowledge of the industry. During ...