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Home » Authors » Kristen R. Bayles

Articles by Kristen R. Bayles

Robert Derrico

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Robert Derrico

Experience earned, knowledge shared
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

Robert Derrico entered plumbing at just 14 years old. More than two decades later, he’s still learning, solving problems, and helping technicians develop the skills and confidence to build careers of their own.




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Patrick Denver

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Patrick Denver

Growing through relationships and opportunity
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

In five years, Patrick Denver has grown from inside sales to regional sales manager, building his career around strong industry relationships, customer support, and the infrastructure his company’s products help serve.




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Chris DellaSala

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Chris DellaSala

Building solutions, teams, and a lasting legacy
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

Chris DellaSala found his way into PHCP-PVF through family, but built his own career around solving customer problems, developing people, and helping Keystone Sales & Associates grow for the future.




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Dylan D'Amato

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Dylan D’Amato

Building careers through the trades
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

Dylan D’Amato built his career from the field up, but as an owner, success now means more than mastering the craft. It means creating a company where employees can grow, customers can find a business they trust, and families can build their futures.




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Ralph Cunningham

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Ralph Cunningham

Engineering growth through collaboration
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

From an internship to leading operations in Central Texas, Ralph Cunningham has built his engineering career around teamwork, developing people and creating buildings designed to last for generations.




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Tyson Chen

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Tyson Chen

Making AI accessible to 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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Kevin Carvajal

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Kevin Carvajal

Turning an early vision into opportunity
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

From the call center to general manager, Kevin Carvajal has helped turn an early vision for Monkey Wrench into reality while creating opportunities for others to grow alongside the company.




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Jose Camacho

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Jose Camacho

Finding solutions to everyday challenges
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

Curiosity about solving everyday problems drew Jose Camacho into PHCP-PVF, where he has built an eight-year career around innovative solutions, teamwork, and improving the systems people rely on every day.




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Chris Buttenham

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Chris Buttenham

Bringing ownership tools to the trades
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

Drawing on his roots in the trades and experience building technology companies, Chris Buttenham is helping independent business owners share the value they’ve built with the employees who helped create it.




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Kyle Briggs

2026 Next Gen All-Star: Kyle Briggs

Building trust, solving problems
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Kristen R. Bayles
September 16, 2026

After finding his way into PHCP-PVF by chance, Kyle Briggs discovered a career built on problem-solving, relationships and earning the trust of the professionals he serves.




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