Women

Coburn Supply Vice President Christy Maloney Receives 2026 ASA Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:36:00 -0400

This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding leadership, industry impact, and a commitment to advancing women across the PHCP-PVF channel.

Rileigh Manuel Receives Rick and Debbie Gopffarth Mechanical Construction Endowed Scholarship

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:19:00 -0400

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.

Mikala Sposito Makes History as First Woman to Represent United States in Welding at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:46:00 -0400

The first U.S. female welding competitor demonstrates exceptional technical skill, discipline, and consistency under intense pressure.

Oatey Co. Promotes Liz Wells to Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:37:00 -0400

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.

Mental and Physical Fortitude: The Power of Exercise and Meditation

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

CP Ryan Becomes Winsupply Director of Training

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:25:00 -0400

This is a crucial role in the mission to develop talent and support capable, hardworking entrepreneurs to achieve without limits.

Laura Kerlagon Joins SJE as National Sales Manager - North America

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:49:00 -0400

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.

PHCPPros Team to Speak About RUGGED Mind and Body Initiative at InstallerSHOW NYC

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:07:56 -0500

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.

Women in PHCP 2026

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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!

Angie Simon of Heavy Metal Summer Experience Honored with 2026 MEP Industry Advocacy Award

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:22:00 -0500

The honor reflects a simple reality: building the industry’s future requires action, and Angie Simon has delivered it.

MRC Global's Dawn Witt Voted Onto PVFRT Board of Directors

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:20:00 -0500

PVF Roundtable welcomes 35-year oil and gas industry leader Dawn Witt to its board.

Novalina Appoints Maria Gerardino as Territory Sales Representative for Florida

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:30:00 -0500

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.

HARDI Engages Senior AI Advisor Mandy Long to Support Member Education

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:59:00 -0500

The partnership will support HARDI member companies as artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent across the tools, platforms, and processes shaping wholesale distribution.

The Corner Booth at the Local Dairy Queen: A Leadership Lesson for 2026

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

DSG Appoints Kjirsten Mickesh as Chief People Officer

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:27:00 -0500

Joining the executive leadership team, Mickesh will guide the company’s people strategy, workforce systems, leadership development and organizational effectiveness.

McWane Plumbing Group Announces Promotion of Laura Loziuk to Executive Director of Technical Services Division

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:07:00 -0500

Loziuk has been an integral part of the McWane family for six years, bringing leadership and technical expertise to every role she has held.

2026 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium to Feature Dynamic Speakers and Sessions

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500

ASHRAE has announced a dynamic technical program for the 2026 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium, taking place April 13-14, 2026, in Los Angles.

Rotary’s Global Impact: Plumbing Solutions for Health and Sustainability, Part 2

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Nominate a Woman In PHCP for Our Annual Feature!

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:52:31 -0500

Across age groups, job titles, locations and more, we want to showcase "Women In PHCP."

PHCPPros Off the Cuff Podcast: Investing in Tomorrow’s Tradespeople with SupplyHouse's Christine Boehm

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:52:23 -0500

In our latest podcast episode, explore how SupplyHouse is helping shape the future of the skilled trades with its Track to the Trades initiative.

Construction Dive: Woman Welder’s Workplace Murder Prompts Calls for Change

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:42:00 -0500

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.

Dream Bigger: Celebrating a Guide and Changemaker

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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.

Traeger Brothers & Associates Announces Employee Promotions

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:02:00 -0500

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.

PHCC Honors Ashley Stroud 2025 Plumbing Contractor of the Year

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:58:00 -0500

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.

PHCC Names Valerie Butler 2025 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:41:00 -0500

Already excelling in the plumbing profession while still learning, Valerie Butler was honored recently as the PHCC 2025 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year.

Would I Do It All Again?

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

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.

PVF Roundtable Welcomes Caroline Capelle to Board of Directors

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:40:00 -0400

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.

Nexstar Network Hosts Annual Super Meeting

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:11:00 -0400

The flagship event brings together independent residential home services contractors for connection, innovation, and growth.

Bryant Women in HVAC Celebrates 10 Years of Empowerment and Progress

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:56:00 -0400

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.

Generation PHCP Class of 2025

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Join us as we celebrate 15 exemplary young professionals for keeping the PHCP community burning bright.