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Home » Authors » Kristen R. Bayles

Articles by Kristen R. Bayles

Apurva Shrivastava

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Apurva Shrivastava

Finding the right role for AI in home services
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

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.




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Brock Seis

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Brock Seis

Turning craftsmanship into entrepreneurship
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

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.




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Adam Meny

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Adam Meny

Building on a family plumbing legacy
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

From riding along in service trucks as a child to leading the family business, Adam Meny is carrying a plumbing legacy forward while creating opportunities for the next generation.




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Cody McLeod

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Cody McLeod

Building his own chapter of a plumbing legacy
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

Cody McLeod grew up watching his father build a plumbing business. Two decades later, he’s carrying that legacy forward through a company of his own, with a focus on developing people, raising industry standards and creating lasting careers.




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Jen McKee

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Jen McKee

Telling the stories behind the trades
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

One plumbing client introduced Jen McKee to the trades. Today, she’s helping home service businesses use social media to showcase their people, build customer trust, and tell the stories behind their brands.




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Patrick McLaughlin

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Patrick McLaughlin

Turning contractor feedback into innovation
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

After nearly two decades in PHCP-PVF, Matthew Liber has learned that successful distribution comes down to more than having the right products. It takes technical knowledge, dependable service and relationships built to last.




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Amelia Kittson

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Amelia Kittson

Leading a family legacy into the future
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

Amelia Kittson grew up in the family business she now leads. As KIE Supply’s third-generation president, she’s balancing a 70-year legacy with the responsibility to create opportunities, earn trust, and position the independent company for its next generation.




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Tyrel Herrlein

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Tyrel Herrlein

Supporting customers close to home
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

Tyrel Herrlein found his way into PHCP-PVF while looking for work closer to home. Six years later, he’s helping local customers succeed and supporting projects that make an impact in his own community.




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Tyler Heath

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Tyler Heath

Carrying a family business forward
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

Tyler Heath inherited a plumbing legacy, but he’s building the next chapter by developing people, trusting his team and creating a business positioned to grow beyond any one person.




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Matthew Hasley

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Matthew Hasley

Turning product knowledge into a resource for others
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

New to PHCP-PVF but not to serving others, Matthew Hasley is building his career by expanding his product knowledge, solving client challenges, and helping the next generation of engineers and designers learn along the way.




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