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...
Thank a Veteran for Their Service
Greetings from the IAPMO Membership Department! As we approach the end of the year and the holiday season, I want to share some...
ARCSA Conference Wrap-Up: Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation
In September, we proudly concluded our annual conference for 2024, marking a significant milestone — our 30-year anniversary. As we look...
Women – and Men – Supporting Women in the Industry
Calling all women in the industry! This fall, Trades Women Build Nations (TWBN) will be hosting its annual conference in New Orleans. Not...
IAPMO Mourns Passing of Consequential Former President Bob West
IAPMO mourns the passing of former president Bob West, one of the most consequential stewards of the association’s 98-year history. The...
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...
A Starting Point for All of Us
Each and every one of us at a young age made a life decision to start a career in the trades. For me, more than 30 years ago I interviewed...
Preaching What He Practices
In-N-Out was not what Wyatt Stiles wanted his career to be all about. After working for the popular Southern California burger chain...
Coming Soon: Your New Membership Database!
We’re listening! Your voice has been heard and made a substantial difference in molding the new membership database, which we anticipate...