List Overview:
Hoegemeier | Ismert | Kissler | Kolaitis | McClary | McLaughlin | Morton | Porter | Ruano | Weiner | Last page
Dan Hoegemeier, 33
Reliance Worldwide (SharkBite, Cash Acme, Atlanta)
Central Regional Sales Manager (2 years)
Dan says: “The greatest reason I love working at RWC is we not only have a great culture, but we are committed to driving change through innovation.”
Jacob Ismert, 32
Sioux Chief (Peculiar, Mo.)
Regional Sales Manager (3 years, 7 years in industry)
Jacob says: “The plumbing industry is a great American way to make a living. I am privileged to be able to meet many people who have taken risks and succeeded in starting and building companies.”
Jeffrey Kissler, 27 (right)
Matthew Kissler, 26
Kissler and Co. (Carlstadt, N.J.)
Regional Sales Manager (Jeffrey, 5 years)
Warehouse Operations (Matthew, 4 years)
Jeffrey says: “I like being around the Kissler family atmosphere. We have employees who have met five generations of my family and I have met many generations of theirs.”
Matthew says: “I tried out a couple different jobs, but knew Kissler was where I wanted to be. Plumbing was in my blood and I am excited to carry on the Kissler name.”
Jessica Kolaitis, 32
Tim Morales & Associates (Mobile, Ala.)
Accounting and Operations Manager (5 years)
Jessica says: “This sector will be around for a long time and if you invest your time and energy, it will pay you back tenfold — probably for life.”
Dan McClary, 39
Balfrey & Johnston (Oak Park, Mich.)
Vice President (5 years)
Dan says: “Take the time to truly understand the answers to questions, rather than reciting information you are given. Com-pletely understanding the cause of and solutions to problems makes you much more valuable.”
Julius McLaughlin, 38
American Valve (Greensboro, N.C.)
Quality Assurance/Quality Control Specialist (10 years)
Julius says: “Even though I came into the industry with limited experience. I was given the chance to learn, grow and advance within the organization.”
Jen Morton, 37
BWA South (Hilliard, Ohio)
Partner (5 years)
Jen says: “I had no intention of selling plumbing products for a living. It is most definitely the people who made me stay. Our industry is full of some of the best.”
Frank Porter, 31
Porter Pipe & Supply (Addison, Ill.)
Branch Manager (16 months)
Frank says: “I like that our big industry has a very small feel to it. The relationships in this industry tend to be very close and there is a high level of mutual respect across the board.”
Eric Ruano, 36
Consumers Pipe & Supply (Fontana, Calif.)
Controller, 12 years
Eric says: “I had been working full-time at Consumers my last two years of college and upon graduating was offered an op-portunity to enhance my accounting career skills while continuing to work in the PVF industry.”
Kymberly Weiner, 35
Best Plumbing Supply (Somers, N.Y.)
NYC Sales and Development Manager (2 months; 10-plus years with Best)
Kymberly says: “There are so many different sides to our industry and there is something for everyone. I always tell people, every-body needs a toilet!”
