# Chuck DeSmet

> Chuck DeSmet is the founder of FloLogic, the North Carolina company developing flow-based leak detection and automatic water shutoff systems. He was president and CEO when Bradford White announced its acquisition of FloLogic on July 23, 2024. His public record includes a valve-exercising patent, water-conservation advocacy and a long effort to build insurance and plumbing distribution partnerships.

- **Role:** Founder of FloLogic; president and CEO at its July 2024 acquisition
- **Organizations:** FloLogic
- **Education:** Loyola University Chicago
- **Known for:** Founded FloLogic in 1996 and led it through its 2024 acquisition., Named inventor on US6374846B1 for exercising a water shutoff control valve., Represented FloLogic in EPA WaterSense comments and an IAPMO technical subcommittee.

## Career timeline

- **1986** — A colleague’s home flood prompted DeSmet and Douglass Phillips to explore automatic leak protection.
- **1996** — Founded FloLogic in North Carolina.
- **2001** — Filed the valve-exercising patent application assigned to FloLogic.
- **2002** — US6374846B1 was granted on April 23, naming Charles R. DeSmet as inventor.
- **2010** — FloLogic announced endorsed-vendor status for the Roto-Rooter Franchisee Association convention.
- **2012** — Submitted comments to EPA advocating continuous leak monitoring in new homes.
- **2019** — FloLogic CONNECT added app-based oversight; DeSmet was quoted as founder and CEO.
- **2021** — The February 2021 ANSI/CAN/IAPMO Z1349 preview lists C. DeSmet of FloLogic as technical subcommittee chair.
- **2024** — Bradford White announced its acquisition of FloLogic on July 23; DeSmet was identified as founder, president and CEO.

## Achievements

- Founded FloLogic in 1996 and led it through its 2024 acquisition.
- Named inventor on US6374846B1 for exercising a water shutoff control valve.
- Represented FloLogic in EPA WaterSense comments and an IAPMO technical subcommittee.

## Latest updates

- **2024-07** — Bradford White announced the acquisition of FloLogic, quoting DeSmet as founder, president and CEO.

## Links

- Website: https://flologic.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-de-smet-a1a722

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Last updated: 2026-10-16