Articles Tagged with ''PHCC''

After relocating to Maryland, Deidra McElroy gained valuable experience in sales and customer service at State Farm before transitioning to Magnolia in 2008. Starting as a billing specialist, she seized opportunities to learn various aspects of the industry and obtained licenses while pursuing a bachelor's degree in business administration.

Attracted to the industrial sector and craving tangible proof of work, Lisa Lyon found fulfillment at Webstone after leaving a dissatisfying job with a grueling commute. Seeing tradespeople making a meaningful impact each day, she was drawn to manufacturing and knew Webstone was the right fit for her.

Amy Hart of Continental Plumbing Services got into plumbing after her husband needed help with his business. She's passionate about apprenticeship programs and believes that representation is important to attract more women to the field. Her advice for women is to be confident and get involved in the industry.

Meet Alayna Chavez, plumber at Parker & Sons. She took advantage of free trade school opportunities and took the chance at plumbing. That was seven years ago and she hasn't turned back since.

Tracy Gawecki is the regional sales manager at Oatey. Discovering the plumbing industry at a college career fair, she was intrigued by its essential role in everyday life. Recognizing its stability and complexity, Tracy chose plumbing as her career, finding satisfaction in its continual learning opportunities.

Meet Katie Byrd, CEO of Clarksburg Plumbing. Formerly a pharmacy technician, she decided to stay home to raise her twin boys and help out with her family business.  The rest is history.

The deadline for all applications is Wednesday, May 1.

PHCCCONNECT 2024 will be held Oct. 7-9, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. 

Rob Bertolino Plumbing & Heating in Virginia Beach, Virginia, was named PHCC Plumbing Contractor of the Year.

Tim Rutledge, a deeply committed instructor at the PHCC-GSA Training Facility in Sacramento, California, was named 2023 Plumbing Instructor of the Year. Brian Millard of the PHCC of Iowa Apprenticeship Program was named 2023 HVAC Instruction of the Year.