Articles Tagged with ''Next Gen All Stars''

The PHCP-PVF industry has been fighting stereotypes for decades. Though the world seems to be coming around, and more people are recognizing the opportunities available in the trades, it hasn’t happened without a fight. And it certainly hasn’t happened overnight. That makes this contest, recognizing the people who decided to dedicate their careers — their life — to this industry, all the more important.

From the warehouse to outside sales, Sam Windsor has built his career from the ground up, finding success through persistence, strong relationships, and a drive to keep learning.

A third-generation plumber who once planned on an office career, Chase West found his calling solving problems, serving customers, and developing the next generation of plumbing professionals.

Casey Welch once thought home services might be a stop on the way to something more glamorous. Nearly 16 years later, she’s using creativity to make the trades stand out, generate opportunities for technicians and encourage more women to enter the field.

Driven by curiosity and shaped by firsthand experiences with water scarcity, Patty Valdes is helping rethink how water systems are designed, while bringing the technical rigor to catch what others might miss.

Blake Turner built his own career in the trades and now helps others see what’s possible within them. At Nexstar Network, he’s focused on developing people, expanding career opportunities and changing perceptions of skilled trades careers.

Justin Taylor grew up following his father through the supply house and always expected PHCP-PVF to become his career. Thirteen years later, he’s channeling that early connection and a competitive spirit into sales and lasting industry relationships.

John Spitzock sees plumbing as both a craft and a responsibility. As a master plumber, he’s pairing technical precision and code knowledge with the leadership needed to help build Cast & Copper Plumbing.

Tyson Chen found his way into the trades through a chance meeting, but stayed for the people and the opportunity to help independent contractors use AI to improve customer service and grow their businesses.

Brock Seis followed his father into plumbing, but at just 24, he’s already carving out a path of his own. Through Elevated Plumbing, he’s building a business around craftsmanship, problem-solving, and work that protects his customers.