PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
During PHCC’s Legislative Conference held May 22-23, 2018, more than 100 PHCC contractors; state and local chapter executives; and p-h-c industry partners delivered a unified message to members of Congress about ongoing challenges that will have a long-term impact on the p-h-c industry and the country. Photo credit to Nadia Askar/RJ 2.0.
June 14, 2018
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
PCA Midwest delegation in front of Capitol Hill before splitting up & visiting their respective congressman.
Jeff Weiss/PCA Midwest
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
Registration and badge pickup. During PHCC’s Legislative Conference held May 22-23, 2018, more than 100 PHCC contractors; state and local chapter executives; and p-h-c industry partners attended.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
At the first-timers meeting members encouraged the new comers to make an impression on their senators and congressmen, to brand themselves as the expert and tell them their stories.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
Attendees listen as guest speakers take the stage during PHCC’s Legislative Conference.
Jeff Weiss/PCA Midwest
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
Reid Wilson, national correspondent for The Hill, talked about how culture and politics are becoming increasingly intertwined, and how it is the people who are angry who show up to vote.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
Boren talked about the importance of apprenticeships and how it can create an all-around skilled worker. He also talked about how the USDOL is innovating and investing in the system.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
Attendees were encouraged to ask questions during and after the presentations.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
Reid Wilson, national correspondent for The Hill, talked about how culture and politics are becoming increasingly intertwined, and how it is the people who are angry who show up to vote.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
Attendees listen as guest speakers take the stage during PHCC’s Legislative Conference.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
Attendees listen as guest speakers take the stage during PHCC’s Legislative Conference.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
The congressional reception on Capitol Hill allowed attendees to network with one another and their reps.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
The congressional reception on Capitol Hill allowed attendees to network with one another and their reps.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
The congressional reception on Capitol Hill allowed attendees to network with one another and their reps.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
The congressional reception on Capitol Hill allowed attendees to network with one another and their reps.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
The congressional reception on Capitol Hill allowed attendees to network with one another and their reps.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
The congressional reception on Capitol Hill allowed attendees to network with one another and their reps.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
The congressional reception on Capitol Hill allowed attendees to network with one another and their reps.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
The congressional reception on Capitol Hill allowed attendees to network with one another and their reps.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
The congressional reception on Capitol Hill allowed attendees to network with one another and their reps.
Jeff Weiss/PCA Midwest
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
The congressional reception on Capitol Hill allowed attendees to network with one another and their reps.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
The congressional reception on Capitol Hill allowed attendees to network with one another and their reps.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
The congressional reception on Capitol Hill allowed attendees to network with one another and their reps.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
At Wednesday morning’s Congressional Breakfast, guest speaker Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), who serves on the House Ways and Means Tax Reform Subcommittee, gave a behind-the-scenes look at the complexities involved with passing the massive tax reform bill.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
At Wednesday morning’s Congressional Breakfast, guest speaker Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ), who serves on the House Ways and Means Tax Reform Subcommittee, gave a behind-the-scenes look at the complexities involved with passing the massive tax reform bill.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
Guest speaker Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) gave his insights into the president’s infrastructure initiative.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
Guest speaker Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) gave his insights into the president’s infrastructure initiative.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
PHCC members in front of Capitol Hill before splitting up & visiting their respective congressman.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
From left: Brian Kennedy, president, Gehrett Plumbing; Mike Kerrigan, president, F.J. Kerrigan Plumbing Co.; Matt Erickson, CEO, C.J. Erickson Plumbing Co.; Terry McCarthy, PHCC Zone 3 director; Rick Kuhn, owner/partner, R.J. Kuhn Plumbing, Heating & Cooling; Dan Yungerman, director of residential plumbing, F.E. Moran; Jeff Weiss, PCA Midwest/Plumbing Council director of communications and public affairs; Kelly Castrogiovanni, president/owner, Terry Plumbing, A Matrix Holdings Co.; Dick Browning, plumbing sales, Valley Fire Protection Systems; and S.J. Peters, PCA Midwest/Plumbing Council executive director.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
The PCA Midwest delegation meet with the office of Sen. Dick Durban to discuss WIFIA and the apprenticeship task force.
Jeff Weiss/PCA Midwest
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
Elizabeth Sukut, legislative correspondent for Sen. Duckworth, and PCA Midwest delegation talk about the skills gap, community college to careers program, and apprenticeship programs.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
“Having the opportunity to personally meet with U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi [pictured center] and several other top legislative advisors made this visit on Capitol Hill extremely worthwhile." - Jeff Weiss (left), along with Dan Yungerman (right).
Jeff Weiss/PCA Midwest
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
The closing reception, where many shared their stories on how their day on Capitol Hill went for them.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
The closing reception, where many shared their stories on how their day on Capitol Hill went for them.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
The closing reception, where many shared their stories on how their day on Capitol Hill went for them.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
The closing reception, where many shared their stories on how their day on Capitol Hill went for them.
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
PHCC 2018 Legislative Conference
