Union Roots, Industry Vision
AS A LEADER IN PLUMBERS LOCAL 68 AND ACTIVE IAPMO MEMBER, BILL VENABLE SEES CODES, TRAINING AND RELATIONSHIPS AS ESSENTIAL TO THE FUTURE OF...
Finding Purpose in Plumbing
THIRD-YEAR APPRENTICE IVORY UGAITAFA FINDS FULFILLMENT, MENTORSHIP AND MOMENTUM AFTER SWITCHING CAREERS TO THE TRADES Ivory Ugaitafa was...
Making a Mentor
CHARLIE CAMPBELL OWES HIS DEDICATION TO TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP TO THOSE WHO TOOK THE TIME TO TEACH HIM For Charlie Campbell, mentors have...
From Aircraft to Air Gaps
For Bob Gagliasso, a successful plumbing career isn’t just about being skilled with tools — it’s about relationships. After...
Raising the Bar for Mexico
CARLOS DANIEL AYALA GONZALEZ HELPED FOUND IAPMO’S FIRST CHAPTER IN MEXICO TO BENEFIT THE NATION’S PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL WORKFORCE The...
‘Hey, Bartender — What Do You Know About Plumbing?’
BRIAN ANDERSEN WENT FROM MIXING DRINKS TO MIXING VALVES AND FOUND THE CAREER OF HIS DREAMS AND THE CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH IAPMO...
It’s Never Too Late to Start a Career in the Trades
Joe Cooper’s path to success in the plumbing industry was a meandering one. After being in and out of several colleges and working...
His Father-in-Law Knew Best
For many, the thought of driving more than 2,000 miles with their father-in-law might be intimidating. But for Rodney Cobos, the drive from...
Root Digs Deep Into Water
Amanda Root’s passion for water quality led her to IAPMO. After initially working as a massage therapist — her other passion — she...
From Reluctant to Committed
Sam Engdahl did not want to become a plumber. His father, Craig, owned a residential and commercial plumbing company in the small city of...