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The Blue Collar Coach | Kenny Chapman

Culture by design, not default

Kenny Chapman
October 27, 2025

Culture is a vital driver of results. A 2025 Deloitte study found that strong cultures lead to 30% more innovation and 40% higher employee retention, saving companies 90–200% of an employee’s annual salary for each retained worker. In contrast, Gallup estimates disengaged employees cost the global economy $8.8 trillion, or 9% of GDP.



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The Blue Collar Coach | Kenny Chapman

The energy you bring: A leadership guide for plumbing & HVAC pros

From daily habits to communication style, the energy you show up with can make—or break—your shop’s culture.
Kenny Chapman
October 7, 2025

Your energy drives the tone, the pace, and the performance of your team. If your goal is to create a culture where people show up strong, stay accountable, and do work they’re proud of—guess what? That starts with you showing up that way first.


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The Blue Collar Coach | Kenny Chapman

Coaching vs. managing: The modern leader’s approach

Kenny Chapman
August 28, 2025

If you’re leading a plumbing team today, you’re probably dealing with a whole mix of generations, attitudes, and learning styles. The top-down, “Because I said so,” approach may have worked in the past (barely), but it’s not cutting it now. The truth is, people don’t want to be managed—they want to be developed.


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The Strategic Leadership Team at Merit Brass Co.

Merit Brass Co. highlights their Strategic Leadership Team

The SLT is dedicated to enhancing wholesaler experiences and driving PVF industry innovation.
August 4, 2025

Merit Brass Co. showcases their Strategic Leadership Team, with many decades of experience in the industry between them. 



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The Blue Collar Coach | Kenny Chapman

Sustainable leadership for a sustainable industry

Kenny Chapman
April 15, 2025

Sustainable leadership in home services focuses on long-term success by investing in people and processes. Companies with this approach see 47% higher revenue growth and 36% greater profitability, while those offering professional development enjoy 94% higher employee retention.



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James Woodruff, Rinnai America vice president of commercial business

Rinnai America announces change in commercial business structure

Recently promoted vice president of commercial business runs the newly formed team.
April 10, 2025

Rinnai America continues its focus on developing product and service offerings in the commercial segment.


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Gary Moore (L) and Mark Gilbert

Victaulic announces sales leadership transition

Victaulic appoints Mark Gilbert as executive vice president of sales.
April 9, 2025

Victaulic announces retirement of Gary Moore, executive vice president and chief revenue officer.


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Todd Schwarzenbach, Viega North America chief customer officer

Viega North America appoints chief customer officer

New chief customer officer has more than 24 years of commercial leadership experience and seven years as a captain in the U.S. Air Force.
April 8, 2025

Todd Schwarzenbach joins the Viega leadership team.


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Oatey Co. Ron Carlson (left) and Jim Reginelli

Oatey appoints two senior vice presidents

Oatey hires Jim Reginelli as senior vice president, quality and engineering.
April 4, 2025

Ron Carlson joins Oatey as senior vice president, U.S. operations.


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Colin Crain, NIBCO vice president of specialty and retail sales

NIBCO appoints vice president of specialty and retail sales

VP of specialty and retail sales manages brings 28 years of experience in the industry to the new role.
April 3, 2025

NIBCO promotes Colin Crain from director of wholesale sales East.


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