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These seven key principles focus on the importance of authentic leadership, investing in people, fostering a learning culture, building connections and maintaining integrity.
March 2, 2026
When young professionals ask me for advice about building a successful career in our industry, I often start by sharing a simple truth: our business isn’t only about moving products through warehouses — it’s about moving people toward their potential.
Young plumbers notice how contractors lead, treat customers and handle challenges—shaping their own approach to leadership.
March 2, 2026
In an industry where actions speak louder than words, Nate Agentis explains why every job site interaction is a silent training session for the next generation of plumbing leaders.
Meet Rich Patterson of Aquaflow Pump & Supply, a next-generation leader blending relationship-driven wholesaling with modern technology to drive innovation, growth, and customer success.
From flashlight-holding kids to third-generation leaders, the Head family’s story is more than plumbing — it’s a legacy of resilience, representation, and redefining what it means to build a business that serves, inspires, and lasts.
The Southern Wholesalers Association’s Women in Leadership group is transforming the PHCP industry by fostering mentorship, education, and next-gen engagement—empowering women at every stage to lead, grow, and redefine what success looks like in a once male-dominated field.