Women https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us MCAA WiMI Initiative Featured in NAWIC Magazine MCAA’s Women in the Mechanical Industry initiative is gaining national recognition for its efforts to advance women in the trades through mentorship, leadership development and professional networking. MCAA’s Women in the Mechanical Industry initiative is gaining national recognition for its efforts to advance women in the trades through mentorship, leadership development and professional networking.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23553 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:12:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23553-mcaa-wimi-initiative-featured-in-nawic-magazine MCAA WiMI Initiative Featured in NAWIC Magazine.jpg Total Worker Health in the HVAC and Plumbing Industry: Building a Safer, Stronger Workforce By adopting a Total Worker Health approach, HVAC and plumbing companies can protect their teams from unique trade hazards while gaining a competitive edge in recruiting and retaining top talent. http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23479 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23479-total-worker-health-in-the-hvac-and-plumbing-industry-building-a-safer-stronger-workforce iStock-2242120788.jpg A Lasting Impact After overcoming a turbulent past marked by abuse, addiction, and poverty, tradeswoman Mary-Anne Bowcott is using her successful plumbing career to give back to global communities in need through The Impact Project. After overcoming a turbulent past marked by abuse, addiction, and poverty, tradeswoman Mary-Anne Bowcott is using her successful plumbing career to give back to global communities in need through The Impact Project.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23478 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23478-a-lasting-impact 07c4c788--2x scale.jpg HER Heating & Cooling Achieves National Women’s Business Enterprise Certification This prestigious certification recognizes the company as a woman-owned, operated, and controlled business, reinforcing its commitment to diversity, innovation, and leadership within the HVAC industry. This prestigious certification recognizes the company as a woman-owned, operated, and controlled business, reinforcing its commitment to diversity, innovation, and leadership within the HVAC industry.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23495 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:49:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23495-her-heating-and-cooling-achieves-national-womens-business-enterprise-certification HER-Heating--Cooling-Achieves-National-Womens-Business-Enterprise-Certification_NEW.jpg HER-Heating--Cooling-Achieves-National-Womens-Business-Enterprise-Certification_NEW.jpg A. O. Smith Announces Retirement of Charles T. Lauber and Appointment of Carrie L. Anderson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer A. O. Smith announced Carrie L. Anderson as its next executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1, succeeding Charles T. Lauber, who will retire after more than 26 years with the company.

A. O. Smith announced Carrie L. Anderson as its next executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1, succeeding Charles T. Lauber, who will retire after more than 26 years with the company.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23470 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23470-a-o-smith-announces-retirement-of-charles-t-lauber-and-appointment-of-carrie-l-anderson-as-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer A. O. Smith Announces Retirement of Charles T. Lauber and Appointment of Carrie L. Anderson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.jpg WiMI Conference Heads to San Diego The 2026 WiMI Conference runs June 8–10 in San Diego, bringing together women in the mechanical industry for leadership development, education, and networking. The 2026 WiMI Conference runs June 8–10 in San Diego, bringing together women in the mechanical industry for leadership development, education, and networking.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23464 Wed, 20 May 2026 11:05:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23464-wimi-conference-heads-to-san-diego WiMI Conference Heads to San Diego.jpg Best Plumbing Specialties Celebrates the Spirit of Candice Saylor On April 12, 2026, Candice passed away suddenly at the age of 38. On April 12, 2026, Candice passed away suddenly at the age of 38. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23456 Mon, 18 May 2026 14:41:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23456-best-plumbing-specialties-celebrates-the-spirit-of-candice-saylor Best Plumbing Specialties Celebrates the Spirit of Candice Saylor .jpg Viega North America CEO Marki Huston Receives Regional Economic Development Champion Award The award was presented by Team NEO, along with JobsOhio, at the NEO Rising 2026 event on May 14, 2026. The award was presented by Team NEO, along with JobsOhio, at the NEO Rising 2026 event on May 14, 2026.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23449 Thu, 14 May 2026 16:03:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23449-viega-north-america-ceo-marki-huston-receives-regional-economic-development-champion-award Viega North America CEO Marki Huston Receives Regional Economic Development Champion Award .jpg LIXIL Appoints Chief Impact Officer to Accelerate Integration of Business and Societal Value Erin McCusker, appointed as the company’s first chief impact officer as of April 1, 2026, will drive these new targets and usher in the next phase of LIXIL’s evolving Impact Strategy. Erin McCusker, appointed as the company’s first chief impact officer as of April 1, 2026, will drive these new targets and usher in the next phase of LIXIL’s evolving Impact Strategy.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23422 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:31:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23422-lixil-appoints-chief-impact-officer-to-accelerate-the-integration-of-business-and-societal-value LIXIL Appoints Chief Impact Officer to Accelerate Integration of Business and Societal Value.jpg BainUltra Welcomes Cynthia Leigh Belanger as Senior Director of Sales and Marketing, North America Belanger brings more than 17 years of international sales and marketing leadership experience to her role. Belanger brings more than 17 years of international sales and marketing leadership experience to her role.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23384 Mon, 04 May 2026 11:35:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23384-bainultra-welcomes-cynthia-leigh-belanger-as-senior-director-of-sales-and-marketing-north-america BainUltra Welcomes Cynthia Leigh Belanger as Senior Director of Sales and Marketing, North America.jpg It Takes a Village Discover how intentional collaboration and Lean construction principles are driving success in a major hospital expansion project. Discover how intentional collaboration and Lean construction principles are driving success in a major hospital expansion project.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23301 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23301-it-takes-a-village PE0526_business collaboration.jpg Coburn Supply Vice President Christy Maloney Receives 2026 ASA Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding leadership, industry impact, and a commitment to advancing women across the PHCP-PVF channel. This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding leadership, industry impact, and a commitment to advancing women across the PHCP-PVF channel.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23315 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:36:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23315-coburn-supply-vice-president-christy-maloney-receives-2026-asa-alice-a-martin-woman-of-the-year-award Coburn Supply Vice President Christy Maloney Receives 2026 ASA Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award.jpg Rileigh Manuel Receives Rick and Debbie Gopffarth Mechanical Construction Endowed Scholarship Congratulations to Rileigh Manuel on receiving the inaugural Rick and Debbie Gopffarth Mechanical Construction Endowed Scholarship at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast on March 18. Congratulations to Rileigh Manuel on receiving the inaugural Rick and Debbie Gopffarth Mechanical Construction Endowed Scholarship at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast on March 18.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23312 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:19:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23312-rileigh-manuel-receives-rick-and-debbie-gopffarth-mechanical-construction-endowed-scholarship Rileigh Manuel Receives Rick and Debbie Gopffarth Mechanical Construction Endowed Scholarship.jpg Mikala Sposito Makes History as First Woman to Represent United States in Welding at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 The first U.S. female welding competitor demonstrates exceptional technical skill, discipline, and consistency under intense pressure. The first U.S. female welding competitor demonstrates exceptional technical skill, discipline, and consistency under intense pressure.  

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23288 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:46:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23288-mikala-sposito-makes-history-as-first-woman-to-represent-the-united-states-in-welding-at-worldskills-shanghai-2026 Mikala Sposito Makes History as First Woman to Represent the United States in Welding at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.jpg Oatey Co. Promotes Liz Wells to Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer Wells will continue to drive cross-functional collaboration across Oatey to align technology with company business priorities, boost operational excellence, support associates, and deliver value to the customer. Wells will continue to drive cross-functional collaboration across Oatey to align technology with company business priorities, boost operational excellence, support associates, and deliver value to the customer.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23236 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:37:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23236-oatey-co-promotes-liz-wells-to-senior-vice-president-chief-information-officer Oatey Co. Promotes Liz Wells to Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer.jpg Mental and Physical Fortitude: The Power of Exercise and Meditation Meet Valerie A. Stakes, RUGGED’s new columnist, as she shares her powerful journey of using endurance training and meditation to build the mental and physical resilience needed to navigate a life-changing cancer diagnosis. Meet Valerie A. Stakes, RUGGED’s new columnist, as she shares her powerful journey of using endurance training and meditation to build the mental and physical resilience needed to navigate a life-changing cancer diagnosis.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23156 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23156-mental-and-physical-fortitude-the-power-of-exercise-and-meditation RUGGED_Stakes.jpg CP Ryan Becomes Winsupply Director of Training This is a crucial role in the mission to develop talent and support capable, hardworking entrepreneurs to achieve without limits. This is a crucial role in the mission to develop talent and support capable, hardworking entrepreneurs to achieve without limits.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23167 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:25:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23167-cp-ryan-becomes-winsupply-director-of-training CP Ryan Becomes Winsupply Director of Training.jpg Laura Kerlagon Joins SJE as National Sales Manager - North America Laura Kerlagon joins SJE as national sales manager for North America, bringing more than 13 years of sales and channel management experience to the CLT Division. Laura Kerlagon joins SJE as national sales manager for North America, bringing more than 13 years of sales and channel management experience to the CLT Division.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23091 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:49:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23091-laura-kerlagon-joins-sje-as-national-sales-manager-north-america Laura Kerlagon Joins SJE as National Sales Manager - North America.jpg PHCPPros Team to Speak About RUGGED Mind and Body Initiative at InstallerSHOW NYC Steve Smith, editor, PHC News magazine, and Nicole Meyer, digital strategy manager and editor, RUGGED Mind and Body magazine, will discuss RUGGED and talk to other industry professionals about their personal and professional journeys and the importance of mental health and wellness in the trades. Steve Smith, editor, PHC News magazine, and Nicole Meyer, digital strategy manager and editor, RUGGED Mind and Body magazine, will discuss RUGGED and talk to other industry professionals about their personal and professional journeys and the importance of mental health and wellness in the trades.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23071 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:07:56 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23071-phcppros-team-to-speak-about-rugged-mind-and-body-initiative-at-installershow-nyc PHCPPros Team to Speak About RUGGED Mind and Body Initiative at InstallerSHOW NYC.jpg Women in PHCP 2026 Weare proud to celebrate our 2026 Women in PHCP honorees — 13 remarkable individuals who are making a difference, breaking barriers, and helping shape the future of our industry! Weare proud to celebrate our 2026 Women in PHCP honorees — 13 remarkable individuals who are making a difference, breaking barriers, and helping shape the future of our industry!

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22986 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22986-women-in-phcp-2026 iStock-2005625975-women.jpg Angie Simon of Heavy Metal Summer Experience Honored with 2026 MEP Industry Advocacy Award The honor reflects a simple reality: building the industry’s future requires action, and Angie Simon has delivered it. The honor reflects a simple reality: building the industry’s future requires action, and Angie Simon has delivered it.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22969 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:22:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22969-angie-simon-of-heavy-metal-summer-experience-honored-with-2026-mep-industry-advocacy-award Angie Simon of Heavy Metal Summer Experience Honored with 2026 MEP Industry Advocacy Award.jpg MRC Global's Dawn Witt Voted Onto PVFRT Board of Directors PVF Roundtable welcomes 35-year oil and gas industry leader Dawn Witt to its board. PVF Roundtable welcomes 35-year oil and gas industry leader Dawn Witt to its board.


]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22901 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:20:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22901-mrc-global-dawn-witt-voted-onto-pvfrt-board-of-directors MRC Global Dawn Witt Voted Onto PVFRT Board of Directors.jpg Novalina Appoints Maria Gerardino as Territory Sales Representative for Florida Gerardino will spearhead the introduction of Novalina to the broader Florida market while providing comprehensive support to business partners in their day-to-day operations. Gerardino will spearhead the introduction of Novalina to the broader Florida market while providing comprehensive support to business partners in their day-to-day operations.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22897 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22897-novalina-appoints-maria-gerardino-as-territory-sales-representative-for-florida Novalina Appoints Maria Gerardino as Territory Sales Representative for Florida.jpg HARDI Engages Senior AI Advisor Mandy Long to Support Member Education The partnership will support HARDI member companies as artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent across the tools, platforms, and processes shaping wholesale distribution. The partnership will support HARDI member companies as artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent across the tools, platforms, and processes shaping wholesale distribution.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22892 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:59:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22892-hardi-engages-senior-ai-advisor-mandy-long-to-support-member-education HARDI Engages Senior AI Advisor Mandy Long to Support Member Education.jpg The Corner Booth at the Local Dairy Queen: A Leadership Lesson for 2026 Jill Imig draws on lessons from her grandfather’s Dairy Queen corner booth to illustrate why meaningful human connection and visibility remain the most powerful tools in a leader’s arsenal. Jill Imig draws on lessons from her grandfather’s Dairy Queen corner booth to illustrate why meaningful human connection and visibility remain the most powerful tools in a leader’s arsenal.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22796 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22796-the-corner-booth-at-the-local-dairy-queen-a-leadership-lesson-for-2026 PE0226_meaningful business relationships.jpg DSG Appoints Kjirsten Mickesh as Chief People Officer Joining the executive leadership team, Mickesh will guide the company’s people strategy, workforce systems, leadership development and organizational effectiveness. Joining the executive leadership team, Mickesh will guide the company’s people strategy, workforce systems, leadership development and organizational effectiveness.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22802 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:27:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22802-dsg-appoints-kjirsten-mickesh-as-chief-people-officer DSG Appoints Kjirsten Mickesh as Chief People Officer .jpg McWane Plumbing Group Announces Promotion of Laura Loziuk to Executive Director of Technical Services Division Loziuk has been an integral part of the McWane family for six years, bringing leadership and technical expertise to every role she has held. Loziuk has been an integral part of the McWane family for six years, bringing leadership and technical expertise to every role she has held.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22748 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:07:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22748-mcwane-plumbing-group-announces-promotion-of-laura-loziuk-to-executive-director-of-technical-services-division McWane Plumbing Group Announces Promotion of Laura Loziuk to Executive Director of Technical Services Division.jpg 2026 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium to Feature Dynamic Speakers and Sessions ASHRAE has announced a dynamic technical program for the 2026 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium, taking place April 13-14, 2026, in Los Angles. ASHRAE has announced a dynamic technical program for the 2026 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium, taking place April 13-14, 2026, in Los Angles.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22727 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22727-2026-women-in-ashrae-leadership-symposium-to-feature-dynamic-speakers-and-sessions 2026 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium to Feature Dynamic Speakers and Sessions.jpg Rotary’s Global Impact: Plumbing Solutions for Health and Sustainability, Part 2 From building schools to empowering women and improving health care, Rotary International’s Ghana mission highlights sustainable education, economic development, and life-changing support for children and families. From building schools to empowering women and improving health care, Rotary International’s Ghana mission highlights sustainable education, economic development, and life-changing support for children and families.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22618 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22618-rotarys-global-impact-plumbing-solutions-for-health-and-sustainability-part-2 PE0126_codecolumn_Oct 16, dat 15, part 2.jpg Nominate a Woman In PHCP for Our Annual Feature! Across age groups, job titles, locations and more, we want to showcase "Women In PHCP." Across age groups, job titles, locations and more, we want to showcase "Women In PHCP."

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22647 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:52:31 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22647-nominate-a-woman-in-phcp-for-our-annual-feature Women In PHCP 2026 Web.jpg