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Kristen R. Bayles

Kristen R. Bayles

Kristen R. Bayles is the Associate Editor for Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times. With deep family roots in the plumbing industry and a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Montevallo, Kristen brings a unique perspective to her coverage of industry trends, emerging technologies and business insights for plumbing and HVAC professionals.

Connect with Kristen on LinkedIn or reach her at baylesk@bnpmedia.com.

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ARTICLES

Erica Barnes
10 Influential Women of 2026 in the Plumbing Industry

Erica Barnes, Owner and president of General Plumbing and Air Conditioning

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Kristen R. Bayles
March 8, 2026
Erica Barnes is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.
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Courtney Borja
10 Influential Women of 2026 in the Plumbing Industry

Courtney Borja, Foreman at Therma

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Kristen R. Bayles
March 8, 2026
Courtney Borja is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.
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Crystal Carter
10 Influential Women of 2026 in the Plumbing Industry

Crystal Carter, Executive Director, Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of Louisiana

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Kristen R. Bayles
March 8, 2026
Crystal Carter is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.
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Khadija Head
10 Influential Women of 2026 in the Plumbing Industry

Khadija Head, Co-owner of Head’s Plumbing

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Kristen R. Bayles
March 8, 2026
Khadija Head is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.
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Becky Henderson
10 Influential Women of 2026 in the Plumbing Industry

Becky Henderson, National Sales Development Manager for Domestic Buildings at Grundfos

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Kristen R. Bayles
March 8, 2026
Becky Henderson is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.
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Marissa Johnson
10 Influential Women of 2026 in the Plumbing Industry

Marissa Johnson, Operations Manager at Johnson & Johnson Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing

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Kristen R. Bayles
March 8, 2026
Marissa Johnson is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.
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Lauren White
10 Influential Women of 2026 in the Plumbing Industry

Lauren Martin, VP Seaside Plumbing, Inc.

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Kristen R. Bayles
March 8, 2026
Lauren Martin is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.
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Ariel Sizemore
10 Influential Women of 2026 in the Plumbing Industry

Ariel Sizemore, Foreman at Integrated Facility Services

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Kristen R. Bayles
March 8, 2026
Ariel Sizemore is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.
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Kerry Sweet
10 Influential Women of 2026 in the Plumbing Industry

Kerry Sweet, Director of Marketing and Training, Streamline Services

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Kristen R. Bayles
March 8, 2026
Kerry Sweet is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.
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Jacquelyn Wynn
10 Influential Women of 2026 in the Plumbing Industry

Jacquelyn Wynn, COB/COO of Lindsey Brothers Plumbing & Heating

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Kristen R. Bayles
March 8, 2026
Jacquelyn Wynn is one of Plumbing & Mechanical’s 10 influential women of 2026 who are leading the plumbing industry to great success.
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