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Women in the Industry

Meet 10 influential PHCP women

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Women in the Industry

Meet 10 influential PHCP women

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Meet 10 influential PHCP women

Women continue to impact male-dominated plumbing industry.

March 17, 2025

While stereotypes and traditional gender roles have long perpetuated the notion that plumbing is a man's job, women are challenging these norms and reshaping the landscape of the industry.

As we celebrate Women’s History Month and Women in Construction Week, Plumbing & Mechanical is shining the spotlight on 10 influential women who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.

Each year, Plumbing & Mechanical asks industry associations and leadership groups to submit nominations for the 10 Influential PHCP Women list. Nominations are also open via social media and by reaching out to Editorial Director Natalie Forster directly.

From tradeswomen to engineers, these women are challenging stereotypes and demonstrating that gender is not a determinant of skill or capability in this industry.

This year’s honorees are Kelly Castrogiovanni, Beth Dobkin, Skylar Halpin, Karen Hill, Linda Hudek, Barbara Lynch, Hailey Mick, Mary Phelps, Nicole Urizzo, Catherine Filibes-Massih.

Representation is more important than ever, and each of the women below shares the most rewarding aspects of a career in the trades as well as misconceptions they wish people understood about the plumbing industry.

Meet Our 2025 10 Influential Women in the Plumbing Industry

Kelly Castrogiovanni

President/Owner, Terry Plumbing Co.

Beth Dobkin

Director, Quality Service Contractors

Skylar Halpin

Part Owner/GM, Halpin Plumbing

Karen Hill

Vice President, HM Plumbing

Linda Hudek

Owner/Licensed Master Plumber, LH Plumbing Services

Barbara Lynch

Senior Advanced Quality Manager, NIBCO

Hailey Mick

Engineering Business Development Manager, GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor)

Mary Phelps

Strategic Account Manager, Sloan

Nicole Urizzo

Executive Director, New Jersey PHCC/NJPHCC Online Apprenticeship Academy

Catherine Filibes-Massih

Director of Engineering, Platsky Companies