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Cate Brown

Cate Brown

Cate Brown has been with PHCPPros for 30 years. Her tenure in the industry started long before that as her father, Tom Brown, had been in the industry for over 30 years when he started PHCPPros in 1990. Cate has worked in all aspects of the B to B business from page layout to sales to new product innovation. She has been a strong advocate for mental health for all for many years. Cate has a daughter, Caroline who she adopted from Guatemala who attends Fordham University and a black lab named Shea. Cate is obsessed with golf and plays with her father whenever possible.

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Building Strength Where It Matters Most

RUGGED Mind and Body expands its mission—on the road, in print, and at the heart of the trades community.
December 31, 2025
Cate Brown

Fueled by real stories, growing community, and a commitment to the next generation, RUGGED continues to prove that a strong career in the trades starts with a strong mind and body.



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RUGGED

Staying RUGGED Through Life’s Transitions

From a personal milestone to powerful stories of resilience in the trades.
December 29, 2025
Cate Brown

In this heartfelt publisher’s letter, PROS REPS RUGGED Mind and Body reflects on life transitions, mental health in the trades, inspiring stories of giving back, and the growing impact of RUGGED’s mission to improve work–life balance and wellness across the industry.


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RUGGED

Building Something Bigger Than Ourselves

How RUGGED is strengthening community, sparking conversations around mental health, and bringing the trades together—one connection at a time.
December 28, 2025
Cate Brown
The second edition of PROS REPS RUGGED continues the conversation around mental health, wellness, and community in the trades through powerful stories and real-world connections.
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RUGGED

Continuing the Conversation That Matters

How RUGGED is strengthening community, sparking conversations around mental health, and bringing the trades together—one connection at a time.
December 28, 2025
Cate Brown
  • The second edition of PROS REPS RUGGED continues the conversation around mental health, wellness, and community in the trades through powerful stories and real-world connections.



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    RUGGED Mind and Body: A PHCPPros Initiative for Trade Wellness

    Promoting Mental Health and Wellness for the Trades
    December 26, 2025
    Cate Brown
    RUGGED Mind and Body launches a new conversation about strength, mental health and resilience in the trades—because taking care of yourself is the toughest job of all.
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