Women https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us 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.

]]> 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 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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!

]]> 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.

]]> 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.


]]> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 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."

]]> 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 PHCPPros Off the Cuff Podcast: Investing in Tomorrow’s Tradespeople with SupplyHouse's Christine Boehm  In our latest podcast episode, explore how SupplyHouse is helping shape the future of the skilled trades with its Track to the Trades initiative. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22642 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:52:23 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22642-investing-in-tomorrows-tradespeople-with-supplyhouses-christine-boehm Christine B.jpg Construction Dive: Woman Welder’s Workplace Murder Prompts Calls for Change The killing of 20-year-old Amber Czech in Minnesota has spurred trade groups to advocate for better protections for women and transparency in harassment reporting.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22633 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:42:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22633-construction-dive-woman-welders-workplace-murder-prompts-calls-for-change Construction Dive Woman Welder’s Workplace Murder Prompts Calls for Change.webp Dream Bigger: Celebrating a Guide and Changemaker Discover how Shannon Mercil-Colvin, The Wholesaler’s 2025 Person of the Year, is transforming the PHCP-PVF industry through servant leadership, bold vision, and a commitment to helping others dream bigger.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22522 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22522-dream-bigger-celebrating-a-guide-and-changemaker ShannonMercil_HiRes-3-rt.jpg Traeger Brothers & Associates Announces Employee Promotions Traeger Brothers & Associates has promoted three team members: Samantha Traeger to vice president of finance and operations; Frank Buzzanca to vice president of sales; and Angel Gutierrez to operations manager.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22481 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:02:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22481-traeger-brothers-and-associates-announces-employee-promotions Traeger Brothers & Associates Announces Employee Promotions.jpg PHCC Honors Ashley Stroud 2025 Plumbing Contractor of the Year Recognized for outstanding leadership of her team, Ashley Stroud of Plumbing Outfitters in Taylor, Texas, has been named the 2025 Plumbing Contractor of the Year.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22440 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:58:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22440-phcc-honors-ashley-stroud-2025-plumbing-contractor-of-the-year PHCC Honors Ashley Stroud 2025 Plumbing Contractor of the Year.jpg PHCC Names Valerie Butler 2025 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year Already excelling in the plumbing profession while still learning, Valerie Butler was honored recently as the PHCC 2025 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22438 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:41:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22438-phcc-names-valerie-butler-2025-plumbing-apprentice-of-the-year PHCC Names Valerie Butler 2025 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year .jpg Would I Do It All Again? During a recent work trip to Baltimore, I experienced something beyond humbling. Our hotel was housing more than 100 veterans from Kansas who were on their Honor Flight. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22365 Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22365-would-i-do-it-all-again PE1125_Photo 1.jpg PVF Roundtable Welcomes Caroline Capelle to Board of Directors Capelle is the third member of the PVF Roundtable Young Professionals Committee to advance to the board, and she has been actively volunteering with the organization since 2019.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22361 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:40:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22361-pvf-roundtable-welcomes-caroline-capelle-to-board-of-directors PVF Roundtable Welcomes Caroline Capelle to Board of Directors.jpg Nexstar Network Hosts Annual Super Meeting The flagship event brings together independent residential home services contractors for connection, innovation, and growth.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22338 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:11:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22338-nexstar-network-hosts-annual-super-meeting Nexstar Network Hosts Annual Super Meeting.jpg Bryant Women in HVAC Celebrates 10 Years of Empowerment and Progress Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems is proud to celebrate a decade of impact with the 10th anniversary of Bryant Women in HVAC, a pioneering initiative that has empowered women across the heating and cooling industry since its inception in 2015.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22264 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:56:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22264-bryant-women-in-hvac-celebrates-10-years-of-empowerment-and-progress Bryant Women in HVAC Celebrates 10 Years of Empowerment and Progress.jpg Generation PHCP Class of 2025 Join us as we celebrate 15 exemplary young professionals for keeping the PHCP community burning bright.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22255 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22255-generation-phcp-class-of-2025 iStock-641115122 (1).jpg Mastering Fulfillment in the Age of Instant Expectations with SupplyHouse’s Kaytee Grey Tune in as Kaytee, vice president of SupplyHouse’s supply chain and fulfillment operations, discusses the steps she takes to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective delivery to customers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22244 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22244-mastering-fulfillment-in-the-age-of-instant-expectations-with-supplyhouses-kaytee-grey Kaytee Grey.jpg Wilkinson Supply: Six Decades of Family, Flexibility and Forward Thinking

Celebrating 60 years of family leadership, resilience, and customer-first values, Wilkinson Supply has grown from a station wagon delivery service into a thriving, multi-branch distributor known for its people, culture, and commitment to community.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22209 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22209-wilkinson-supply-six-decades-of-family-flexibility-and-forward-thinking Cover Photo Option.jpg Rapid Locking System Names Susan Labadie President Labadie joins RLS from CerroZone, where she served as president and led the company’s rebranding and market positioning of its innovative indoor air purification technology.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22235 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:49:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22235-rapid-locking-system-names-susan-labadie-president Rapid Locking System Names Susan Labadie President.jpg PMI Congratulates Jessica Kramer on Confirmation as EPA Office of Water Assistant Administrator PMI and its members have a vested interest in the EPA’s water quality protection programs, which the Office of Water oversees. 

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/22175 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:49:14 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/22175-pmi-congratulates-jessica-kramer-on-confirmation-as-epa-office-of-water-assistant-administrator PMI Congratulates Jessica Kramer on Confirmation as EPA Office of Water Assistant Administrator.jpg