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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 for North America, bringing more than 13 years of sales and channel management experience to the CLT Division.

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.

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!

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