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Next Gen All Star: Jeremy Lewis

By Nicole Krawcke, Natalie Forster, Editorial Director

AGE: 35
COMPANY: Gleason Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electric, Wauconda, Illinois
TITLE: President

How long have you been in the PHCP-PVF industry?
JL: I have been full-time for 14 years.

What drew you into the industry?
JL: I like the idea of a recession-proof industry that you can make your own way in.

What is the most rewarding aspect of working in the industry?
JL: I truly believe the trades are what keep a healthy society going. I like being a part of that.

What is one thing you wish more people knew/understood about the PHCP-PVF industry?
JL: I wish more people understood the income potential — earning six figures is very achievable in our industry.

What has been the proudest moment in your career so far?
JL: Every time someone who works for us has a major achievement. When I get to see someone go from apprentice to homeowner and parent is a big win for me.

What is one thing most people don’t know about you?
JL: I am an open book and I try not to hide anything, but I am big into cooking and barbecuing.

Why he was chosen as a Next Gen All Star Top 20 Under 40 winner:
“He is changing the way plumbers are viewed. He has invested in our company to make sure our plumbers are trained aggressively by building a hands-on lab and a classroom to learn etiquette and how to treat the customers and give them a 5-star experience. Our plumbers are clean, trained and prepared to walk into a residential home and impress. He has also been featured by ServiceTitan on its podcast, in online articles and hosted a webinar on how to build sales in the home,” says Joseph Miles, of Gleason Plumbing, Heating, Air and Electric.

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Nicole Krawcke is the former Chief Editor of Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer magazines. She covered the HVAC and plumbing industries for BNP Media. She has more than 15 years of writing and editing experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Michigan State University.

Natalie Forster is the Editorial Director of Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times. Prior to joining BNP Media in 2020, she was an editor and digital content director for Southern Trade Publications, a publishing company with titles focused on the PHCP trades and the real estate industry. Natalie holds a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.