February - Minnesota Plumbing-Heating

FEBRUARY 2015
Publication of the Minnesota Association of Plumbing–Heating–Cooling Contractors
Inside
Pg. 6
Work-Life Balance:
Thoughts for You and
Your Employees
Pg. 20
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Contents
6
February 2015
ASSOCIATION NEWS
5 PRESIDENT’S LETTER
12 PLUMBING CE CLASSES
8 AUXILIARY UPDATE
18 2015 MEMBERSHIP
9 EXECUTIVE MANAGER
20 5-STATE CONVENTION
10 IN THE NEWS
22 2015 VENDOR SHOW
INDUSTRY NEWS
FEATURES
13 NEWS CRAWL
16 FEDERATED TALKS
PHCC CONNECTION
6 WORK-LIFE BALANCE:
THOUGHTS FOR YOU AND
YOUR EMPLOYEES
23 YOUR MN PHCC LEADERSHIP
by Trudy Van Zee
24 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Is work-life balance a dated
concept? A myth? The work–leisure
dichotomy was invented in the
mid-1800s when anthropologists
proposed that a definition of
happiness was one that has as much
separation as possible between
work and play.
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MN PHCC MISSION STATEMENT
Advancing member success through leadership, education, networking and advocacy for the Minnesota Plumbing
Heating Cooling Contractors, Manufacturers and Wholesalers while protecting public health and the environment.
The Minnesota Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractor, published monthly, is the official
publication of the MN Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors, only insofar
as notices, bulletins, and reports are concerned. Editorial and personalized news stories
reflect the opinions of the writers, and not necessarily that of the Association. Neither the
Association nor this magazine accepts responsibility for statements or claims made by
advertisers for their products or services.
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President’s Letter
by Mark Johnson
Saying Goodbye
and New Beginnings
Mark Johnson is the MN PHCC
president. He can be reached at
markrjohnson759@gmail.com.
My time as the
MN PHCC state
president is
quickly coming
to an end.
I hope your New Year has been good so far. It is nice to see gas prices under $2 a gallon;
I hope they can stay there for a while. I hope everyone has sent in your reservations for the
PHCC 2015 5-State Convention. It will be an educational and fun time, so please be involved.
My time as the MN PHCC state president is quickly coming to an end. Jeremy Carlson of
Carlson Duluth Company will be your next president. I would like to thank the members of
the Board for all of their time, effort, and decisions. A great diverse group of people working
together for a common goal is what makes PHCC such a great organization. I would also
like to thank IntrinXec Management, Inc., and their entire staff for helping us get back on
track and moving in the right direction. A special thanks goes to Jessica Bartram, Maria
Huntley, and Emily Stoeckmann for all of their efforts. They are starting to figure out how a
bunch of plumbing and heating professionals think and operate! I know it may be a surprise
to some of you, but we might be a “different breed of cat” than other trades—and that it’s
not just me that waits until the last minute to get things done.
I would like to send mine and our condolences out to John Sowada and his family for
his wife Tracy’s unexpected passing. Sowada & Barna Plumbing, LLC, has been a long time
member of PHCC. John is also a great friend and a member of our Board of Directors. My
thoughts and prayers are with you.
This month’s cover story is titled “Work-Life Balance: Thoughts for You and Your
Employees.” I had to think about this topic, as a service industry such as ours that is driven
by demand service. If it is -20 or 95 degrees outside, our heating service departments are
running at 125 percent–200 percent over capacity. Our plumbing service department also
becomes overloaded when temperatures are below zero for any length of time from frozen
water and drain lines.
These times, work-life balances are out of whack and there is nothing we can do except
to “keep at it and get it done.” Our new construction departments also have peak times—
usually in the spring. All the general contractors want to start their sold homes as soon as
road restrictions are off, so that they can get the holes dug and block delivered and installed.
It never fails: two or three times more work will have to be scheduled in a short amount of
time than can possibly be done.
We always seem to get it done, but always at the expense of ourselves and our employees. I
have not heard of anyone who has come up with any solutions for fixing this dilemma for our
industry. The answer I have always been told is, “this is the nature of the beast.” How we can
make it better for ourselves, our employees, and our customers is the million dollar question.
Advice is cheap, so I will give you some really inexpensive words of wisdom. Treat your
employees as you would your company’s very best customers, because you sure don’t want
to lose either one. Show your appreciation to your employees for their extra efforts. Work
with them when their family obligations conflict with work obligations; don’t make them
choose between work and family. Sometimes customer problems may have to wait till
tomorrow; just call and talk to them.
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WORK-LIFE BALANCE:
THOUGHTS FOR YOU AND YOUR EMPLOYEES
BY TRUDY VAN ZEE
Is work-life balance a dated concept? A myth? The work–leisure dichotomy was invented
in the mid-1800s when anthropologists proposed that a definition of happiness was one
that has as much separation as possible between work and play.
The phrase “work-life balance” was first introduced in the U.K. in 1972 and in the United
States in 1986—when the mobile phone was a new invention, poised to replace phones
implanted in cars and equipment. Dated it is, but its relevance in the workplace has never
been more significant. As technology has deeply blurred the lines between work and play,
connection to work is 24/7/365.
In a variety of research studies, work-life balance is generally ranked among the top five
job attributes that top performers seek and it plays a significant role in engaging and
retaining talent. Creating an environment that makes the modern day work-life balance
more attainable is a combination of programming and leadership. Let’s start with steps
to take on the program side.
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Cover Story
by Trudy Van Zee
WORK-LIFE BALANCE PRACTICES
Companies who have reputations for
environments that place a priority on worklife balance work with their employees to
negotiate a balance that best meets their
needs—as long as work gets done and
obligations are met. While they focus on
structure, they are adept at being flexible
within boundaries. Their practices include:
—— A variety of flexible work schedule
options that appeal to various
segments and demographics within
their workforce.
—— Flexible work options that are
conducive to their specific business
operations and job roles.
—— Equal claims on flexibility no matter the
employee’s age or life circumstances—no
work-life balance trump card that can
compromise the success of flexible work
arrangements.
—— Supervisors and manager discretion
to have conversations with employees
regarding their schedules and work /
life needs.
—— Ability to make up hours without
using paid time off (PTO) or having
pay deducted.
—— Unlimited sick and personal time—
more and more companies are doing
this: over a third of companies on
a recent Best Small & Medium
Workplaces list extended this benefit
to employees. What’s interesting to
note is that even with this generous
offer, employees typically take fewer
days off for health reasons!
BEST PLACES TO START
Flexibility
Flexibility is probably the biggest factor
in creating a successful work-life balance
program. Research shows that almost 50
percent of workers say a flexible schedule is
what they value most when evaluating an
employer. What’s more, many working adults
are willing to give up some percentage of
their salary for more flexibility at work; that’s
how important it is.
Here are some ways to make flexibility
work for you:
—— Tools to help managers address flexible
work needs—such as request forms and
guides to implementing flexible work
arrangements—and training.
—— Give employees more control over their
schedules; consider a job-share model
so that the customer demand is met.
—— Technology to help employees do
their work outside of the physical
boundaries of the office.
—— Encourage and support
telecommuting and working remotely.
Some interesting and progressive
practices include:
—— An 11-month year work option—
this works for companies that have
busy seasons.
—— Thirty hours a week is considered fulltime for labor intensive companies.
—— A strict maximum number
of work hours.
—— CARE Days, where preventative
measures are offered and paid for by
the company, saving employees time
and money.
—— Managers are held accountable when
their employees don’t take enough
time off.
—— Offer flextime and flex-location options.
—— Allow flexible paid time off.
Accommodation
While flexibility is a fairly universal need
among employees, you should also make
an effort to accommodate the individual
needs of your staff. Some “perks” you
might consider offering include:
—— Fitness benefits
—— Legal assistance
—— Financial planning
—— Employee development courses
—— Childcare programs
—— Tuition assistance programs
—— Grocery services
A LOOK BEYOND
PROGRAMMATIC SOLUTIONS
Organizations that are judged by
employees to be the most effective in
helping employees juggle work and personal
responsibilities effectively manage a broader
set of workplace dynamics. Specifically,
within these “work-life balance leaders”:
—— Clear direction regarding
organizational priorities is provided—
to help employees focus on the
highest-value tasks.
—— Policies and practices are consistently
implemented—to ensure that
workloads are seen as fairly and
equitably distributed.
—— High levels of teamwork within
and across organizational units are
emphasized—to provide employees
with access to support from co-workers
in coping with work demands.
—— Strong support for training and
development and high levels of
empowerment are provided—to
ensure that employees have the skills
and decision-making authority to get
the job done.
—— Adequate resources (e.g., tools,
equipment, and technology) are
supplied—to enable employees to
execute work tasks efficiently and
with high quality.
The key message for you as a CEO or
business owner is that many of the same
factors that are associated with a more
engaged and effective work force also lead
to work environments where employees
are more positive about stress and worklife balance issues.
The benefits of getting it right from a
program perspective and a leadership
perspective are real; you will position
yourself to retain your key talent, which just
might be the majority of your workforce.
A version of this article was originally prepared
by TPO for one of its clients, an industry
educational foundation. This article was reprinted with permission from TPO-Inc.
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Auxiliary
by Angie Westman
preparation and details
for the 5-State Convention
The 5-State Convention is almost here! I
am so excited and I hope you are too. There
are a lot of great classes to attend, and the
vendor show is always a lot of fun. We have
been putting together some fun activities
for Auxiliary members and their spouses
to do as well. Make sure to register for the
Convention and pick up your packet!
We have tickets to attend the
Minneapolis Home & Garden show at
the Minneapolis Convention Center that
weekend. There will be two shuttle runs:
one will be on Wednesday right after
lunch at the hotel, and it will return in
time for the reception. The other will be
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on Friday morning, and will be returning
in the late afternoon.
New This Year: During the vendor
show, there will be a boutique with
vendors, crafters, and exhibitors in the
lobby just for us. We will have a very
interesting selection of items to choose
from. Bring a friend!
Finally, we will be having a silent
auction on Thursday in the Earle Brown
Heritage Center. There will be some great
sports memorabilia and items of interest
for everyone! The auction will close at 8
p.m. during the fabulous banquet that is
returning this year. We will need a few
volunteers to help man this throughout
the day on Thursday for short shifts.
Please check at registration for sign up
times to help out.
I look forward to seeing all of you at the
PHCC 5-State Convention!
Angie Westman is the owner
of Westman Plumbing Inc. in
Richfield, Minn. Westman is
also the Auxiliary president for
MN PHCC and the Auxiliary
vice president for National
PHCC. She can be reached at
angiephcc@msn.com.
Executive Manager
by Jessica A. Bartram, CMP, CM
the
5-State Convention
Is Right Around the Corner
I am so excited that February is here, and
that the 5-State Convention is right around
the corner. I remember last year’s convention
like it was yesterday. I was brand new to the
PHCC and didn’t know much. Fast forward
to a year later, and I am amazed at how much
I have learned—and admittedly, I still have
things left to learn!
Planning a 5-state Convention with four
seasoned and incredible executives—rather
than a Minnesota Convention—has been a
whirlwind! I have been working closely with
the surrounding states to develop an excellent
5-State Convention for you that has some
tremendous speakers, sessions, networking
opportunities, and social activities.
There are several highlights at this
year’s Convention—too many to name
here! It is a must that you check out our
schedule on pages 20-21 of this issue,
and also go to the Convention’s website at
www.phccmidwest.com. Here you will find
program, registration, hotel information,
and much more!
For those of you interested in continuing
education, there is something for every state
being offered. Details can be found on the
website as well.
I would be remiss if I didn’t take this
opportunity to publicly thank Jeff Beiriger
(WI PHCC), Kevin Kruse (IA PHCC),
Ken Melius (SD PHCC) and Dave Romine
(ND PHCC) for their guidance, support,
and incredible efforts in putting together a
stellar program.
We look forward to seeing YOU on
February 25-27, 2015, at the Embassy Suites
Hotel and the Earle Brown Heritage Center
in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, for the
PHCC 5-State Convention!
Jessica A. Bartram is the
executive manager for MN
PHCC. She can be reached
at jbartram@intrinxec.com.
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IN THE NEWS
New Year. New Energy Conservation Standards.
The final countdown is on! New Department of Energy (DOE) energy conservation standards for residential cooling equipment went into effect on
Jan. 1, 2015. For two product classes—split system central air conditioners and single package central air conditioners—the new minimum use
standards are based on the region of the country where the equipment is installed … meaning a new enforcement system for HVACR contractors.
How does this impact you? Find out by visiting http://efficiency.lbl.gov/product/central-air-conditioners-and-heat-pumps for more information.
Hand Sanitizers—you know you need them, but
what do you know about them?
It’s that time of year again. You probably had your flu shot clinic
already and/or have encouraged employees to get their shots
off-site. But you know you are facing the headache of numerous
absences when colds, stomach bugs, and influenza really hit your
facility. Hand sanitizers can be an important element in fighting
workplace illness, but just what do you know about them?
You certainly have heard that hand hygiene is an important adjunct
to immunization to fighting the flu in the workplace. In fact, the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that hand
hygiene is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of
infections. Dr. William Schaffner, past-president, National Foundation
for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and moderator of the NFID Influenza/
Pneumococcal News Conference, has said, “In addition to an annual
flu vaccine, everyday hand hygiene is an important step to help
reduce the spread of infections that cause illness.”
Samantha R. Williams, spokesperson for GOJO, inventors of
PURELL® Hand Sanitizer, said that scientific studies conducted in
real-world settings underscore the recommendations of experts
that good hand hygiene is an important strategy to help prevent
the spread of germs. “Access to PURELL Hand Sanitizer and hand
hygiene education led to 20 percent reduction in absenteeism in a
workplace setting,” she says.
Practicing hand hygiene is important every time a worker’s hands
have contacted a potentially contaminated surface, such as:
• Hands of others (a handshake is a significant infection
pathway)
• Doorknobs
• Handles (including microwaves, refrigerators, water
dispensers, and material handling equipment)
• Copier, printer, or telephone buttons or parts
• Coffee pots and vending machines
• Elevator buttons and stair railings
• Bathroom fixtures (Note, bathroom door handles are
actually not the most contaminated object in a restroom,
and have less germs and viruses than desk tops. Since
restroom doors push out, this is usually not a problem.)
To get employee buy-in and establish a culture of hand hygiene,
establish norms and etiquette in your workplace, says Williams.
Publicize these efforts through the use of posters, department
meetings, and in other employee communications.
This information was provided from QSC: www.qsc-phcc.org
It’s a good time of year … to check your I-9 forms!
Don’t get caught with a whopper of a penalty of up to $3,200/
employee for recordkeeping deficiencies during an audit. Make
sure your I-9 forms (forms used to verify employment eligibility
when you take on a new employee) are current!
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Visit www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/complete-correct-form-i-9 for
timely tips on how and when to complete the three sections of
the form ... plus common mistakes and how to avoid them.
Upcoming Industry Events
MN PHCC 2015: 5-STATE ANNUAL CONVENTION
DATE: February 25 – 27, 2015
LOCATION: Brooklyn Center, MN - Earle Brown
Heritage Center & Embassy Suites Hotel
DETAILS ONLINE: www.phccmidwest.com
Join your industry colleagues from the 5-state area for the
PHCC Quinquennial Convention with Minnesota, Wisconsin,
Iowa, North and South Dakota. Program details, registration and
exhibitor information can be found at www.phccmidwest.com.
2015 HVACR & MECHANICAL CONFERENCE
DATE: March 9 – 11, 2015
LOCATION: Baltimore, MD
DETAILS ONLINE: www.instructorworkshop.org
The HVACR & Mechanical Conference for Education
Professionals will be held March 9-11, 2015, in Baltimore,
Md. Check www.instructorworkshop.org for updates on the
conference. Registration will open in September.
2015 LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
DATE: April 22 — 23, 2015
LOCATION: Arlington, VA - Key Bridge Marriott
Save the date! Details to come.
AEC SPECTRUM 2015
DATE: July 21 - 23, 2015
LOCATION: Seattle, WA - Hilton Seattle
Save the date! Details to come.
CONNECT 2015 - 133RD CONVENTION
DATE: September 28 — October 2, 2015
LOCATION: Hollywood, FL - Diplomat Resort and Spa
Save the date for Connect 2015! Details to come.
LOOK FOR MORE EVENTS AND INFORMATION
ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.MNPHCC.ORG
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CONTINUING EDUCATION MASTER
PLUMBERS AND JOURNEYMEN
Earn 8 hours towards your state requirement!
20
15
ALL NEW SPRING 2015 CURRICULUM, #20140795
(Please check the class you are attending)
o FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Marshall, MN
o FRIDAY, MARCH 13
Owatonna, MN
o SATURDAY, APRIL 11
Brainerd, MN
o FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
Duluth, MN
o FRIDAY, MARCH 20
St. Cloud, MN
o FRIDAY, APRIL 17
Albert Lea/Austin, MN
o SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Sioux Falls, SD
o SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Grand Rapids, MN
o FRIDAY, MARCH 6
Twin Cities, MN
o SATURDAY MARCH 7
Twin Cities, MN
o WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
Hutchinson, MN
o THURSDAY, MARCH 12
Mankato, MN
o SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Rochester, MN
o SATURDAY, MARCH 21
North Branch, MN
o THURSDAY, MARCH 26
Detroit Lakes, MN
o FRIDAY, MARCH 27
Thief River Falls, MN
o SATURDAY, MARCH 28
Bemidji, MN
o THURSDAY, APRIL 16
Worthington, MN
o SATURDAY, APRIL 18
Northfield, MN
o FRIDAY, APRIL 24
Fergus Falls, SD
o SATURDAY, APRIL 25
Grand Forks, ND
o FRIDAY, APRIL 10
Alexandria, MN
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Phone:_________________________________________ Email:_______________________________________________
License #: ____________________________________________ Last four digits of your SSN: ______________________
________ Yes, I need to purchase a code book for class and include an additional $45.
(A limited quantity of code books will be available for purchase onsite.)
How did you hear about our classes?
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COST
$125 for MN PHCC members
$175 for non-MN PHCC members
Lunch is included
PAYMENT METHOD
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You will need to bring a calculator,
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Send completed form and payment to:
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News Crawl
by Jennifer Colaizzi
EPA Takes Action
to Protect Public from Harmful Lead Exposure
The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) recently announced 62
enforcement actions that require renovation
contractors and training providers to protect
people from harmful exposure to lead dust
and debris, as required by EPA’s Lead-based
Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting
(RRP) standards.
The enforcement actions include 55
settlements and six complaints issued
between February and October of 2014
for renovations performed on pre-1978
homes and child-care facilities. All of
the settlements require that the alleged
violators certify their compliance with
RRP standards and, in most cases, pay
civil penalties. In two of the settlements,
the violators agreed to fund voluntary lead
abatement supplemental environmental
projects, which require the removal of leadbased paint and post-construction testing
to ensure that no hazardous conditions
remain. The settlements led to $213,171
in civil penalties and the violators coming
into compliance with federal law. These
recent actions are in addition to EPA’s
settlement with Lowe’s Home Improvement
in April 2014, which included a $500,000
civil penalty as well as implementation of a
corporate-wide RRP compliance program.
“Children are most vulnerable to the
dangers of lead paint exposure, especially
those in predominantly minority and
low-income communities, where housing
is more likely to contain lead-based paint,”
said Cynthia Giles, assistant administrator
for EPA’s Office of Enforcement and
Compliance Assurance. “These cases to
enforce the RRP rule are vitally important
to improving compliance among companies
that handle lead-based paint. This leads to
safer communities, healthier children and a
level playing field for companies that follow
the law.”
Lead dust and debris from improper
renovation activities on properties built
prior to 1978 is a major source of lead
exposure that can cause lead poisoning.
Although using lead-based paint in
dwellings was prohibited after 1978, it
is still present in more than 30 million
homes across the nation, in all types of
communities. The RRP Rule provides
important protections for children and
others vulnerable to lead exposure. Even low
levels of lead in the blood of children can
result in behavior and learning problems,
lower IQ and hyperactivity, slowed growth,
hearing problems, and anemia. In rare cases,
ingestion of lead can cause seizures, coma,
and even death.
The RRP Rule, which is part of the federal
Toxic Substances Control Act, is intended
to ensure that owners and occupants of pre1978 “target housing” and “child-occupied
facilities” receive information on lead-based
paint hazards before renovations begin, that
individuals performing such renovations
are properly trained and certified, and that
renovators and workers follow specific leadsafe work practices during renovations to
reduce the potential for exposure to lead.
The penalties in the settlements address
the cited violations. Enforcement penalties
also help deter violations by others in the
regulated industry, and level the playing
field for complying companies, since the
fines help eliminate the financial advantage
a violator may derive from non-compliance
which, otherwise, would allow the violator
to underbid its complying competitors.
Contractors that are certified under
EPA’s RRP standards are encouraged to
display EPA’s “Lead-Safe” logo on worker’s
uniforms, signs, websites, and other material,
as appropriate. Consumers can protect
themselves by looking for the logo before
hiring a home contractor, and by being
generally aware of whether a renovator is
following lead-safe work practices when
working on their property.
This article was re-printed with permission from
www.phccweb.org.
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2015 MEMBERSHIP
For more than 130 years, PHCC has helped commercial, residential, and institutional contracting professionals succeed.
With a national organization and state and local chapters across the country,
PHCC serves approximately 3,500 open and union shop contractor members.
Join today, and start enjoying the benefits of belonging to the nation’s leading organization representing the plumbing
and HVACR industries. Membership starts at the local or state chapter level and includes national membership.
CONTRACTOR MEMBERS
Joining the MN PHCC as a Contractor Member gets you benefits at a state, national AND a local level*. Membership is
at the company level and ALL employees receive the benefits!
• Discounts on MN PHCC business management
classes and continuing education classes including
plumbing, medical gas, and more!
• Access to discounted health, liability, and risk
insurance programs
• Receive one complimentary registration to MN
PHCC’s Annual Convention; discounted registration
for all additional employees.
• Access to service contractor training through
PHCC QSC
• Discounts through companies such as ExxonMobil
gas, Chrysler trucks and vehicles, Enterprise Fleet
Management, Aramark, and many more!
• Company listing on online membership directory
where the public can search for contractors to hire,
based on location and services offered
• Networking opportunities on local, state, and
national levels
• Exclusive access to training webinars through
PHCC—National’s website
• A subscription to MN PHCC’s monthly magazine,
Contractor
• A strong voice for our industry before the state
legislature and plumbing board, with discounts
along the way
• Assistance in renewing bonds and licenses
• Discounts on plumbing and HVAC training
textbooks through PHCC—National
• Receive a complimentary subscription to PHCC
Online e-mail Weekly Newsletter
• Get Legislative & Regulatory Alerts
• Learn how to protect your business and your
employees with PHCC Safety and Risk
Management Resources
• Give your staff access to state-of-the-art technical
training and prepare for new industry regulations
• Use PHCC’s online discussion groups to ask
questions, share ideas and get insights from
contractors nationwide
• So many more!
Company membership pricing for one year: $1,350
*Applicable where local chapters are available.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Reach Minnesota’s leading plumbing, heating, and cooling contractors by joining as an Associate Member! Associate
Members include companies that serve our p-h-c contractors such as manufacturers, reps, wholesalers, utility
companies, professional service providers, etc.
Becoming an Associate Member entitles your company to the following benefits:
• Discounted advertising in Contractor
• Company listing in 6 issues of Contractor
• Listing on online membership directory where the
contractors can search for your products and services
• A subscription to MN PHCC’s monthly magazine,
Contractor
• Preferred placement at the Annual Vendor Show
• Networking opportunities with Minnesota p-h-c
contractors
Company membership pricing for one year: $500
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Join online at www.mnphcc.org or complete the application below!
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MEMBER INFORMATION
Please provide your company information below as you would like it listed in the membership directory.
Company Name:__________________________________________________________________ o Union o Non-Union
Primary Contact:_____________________________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________
City:______________________________________________________________ State:____________ Zip:_____________
Phone:____________________________________________ Fax:_____________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________ Website: ___________________________________________
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PRODUCTS /
SERVICES
Please select which products /
services your company provides:
o Plumbing Contractor Installation/
Repair/Maintenance
o Plumbing Parts/Tools Wholesaler
o Plumbing Parts/Tools Manufacturer
o HVAC Contractor Installation/
Repair/Maintenance
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ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES
Please provide employee information for those that you want
to receive PHCC communications regarding events, updates,
industry information, etc. Attach additional names if necessary.
Name:________________________________________________________
Phone:________________________________________________________
Email:_________________________________________________________
Name:________________________________________________________
Phone:________________________________________________________
Email:_________________________________________________________
o HVAC Parts/Tools Wholesaler
MEMBERSHIP TYPE
o HVAC Parts/Tools Manufacturer
4
o Mechanical Contractor Installation/
Repair/Maintenance
o CONTRACTOR Company - $1,350 o ASSOCIATE Company - $500
o Mechanical Parts/Tools Wholesaler
o Mechanical Parts/Tools Manufacturer
5
Please select your membership type below.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
o Business Service Provider for
Contractors, i.e. utility, CPA services, etc.
o Visa o MasterCard o AMEX o Check #_________
o OTHER: Please list the specific
service(s) you offer:_______________
Name on Card: ________________________________________________
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
(payable to MN PHCC)
Card Number: _____________________________ Exp. Date: __________
Signature: ____________________________________________________
PLEASE SEND YOUR COMPLETED FORMS WITH FULL PAYMENT TO:
MN PHCC - 5353 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 350, Minneapolis MN 55416
Phone: (952) 564-3060 | Fax: (952) 252-8096 | info@mnphcc.org
PHCC 2015 5-STATE CONVENTION
February 25-27, 2015
Embassy Suites Hotel & Earle Brown Heritage Center
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
P SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
(subject to change)
For a detailed scheduling including speaker information & session descriptions, visit www.phccmidwest.com.
DAY 1 - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tables of the 2014 NEC, Power Limited Continuing Education Class
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
DAY 2 - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Master Plumbers & Journeymen Continuing Education Classes
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
South Dakota PHCC Board of Directors / Member Meeting
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Iowa PHCC Board of Directors / Member Meeting
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Wisconsin PHCC Member Meeting
7:30 – 8:15 a.m. Minnesota PHCC Member Meeting
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Customer Relationships; To Be, Or Not To Be
9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
Business Succession
9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
State Reflective & Beyond
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Get Into The Winners Circle
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Technology For Profit
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ready Or Not, Here They Come! New Standards For High-Efficiency Water Heaters
12:00 – 12:15 p.m.
National Update
12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Minnesota Auxiliary Scholarship Luncheon
1:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Employment Related Practices
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Attracting and Managing New Employees
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Utility Insights
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Annual Vendor Show – FREE! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Annual Banquet: Buffet dinner, drinks, and entertainment!
(One ticket included in full convention registration.)
DAY 3 - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27
8:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Plumbing CE: UPC Code 2012
8:00 – 8:50 a.m.
In the Blink of an Eye
8:50 – 9:45 a.m.
Fall Protection and Lift Safety
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. HVAC CE: IMC Code Update
Attend a single
class and get
continuing
education credits
in several states!
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Circulator Selection for Radiant
3:15 – 5:00 p.m.
Plumbing CE: Window to a New World of Pre-Engineered Plumbing Systems
REGISTRATION FORM
Register online at www.phccmidwest.com or complete the form below.
CONVENTION REGISTRATION
Includes access to all classes and events on Thursday and Friday.
Does NOT include registration to Wednesday’s Power Limited CE Class (separate registration required – see below)
o PHCC Member - $275
o Non-Member - $350
o PHCC Member Auxiliary / Spouse / Guest - $175
o Past PHCC President - $225
o MN PHCC Contractor Member First Attendee - $0 (Are you a MN PHCC Contractor member? Remember you
receive one complimentary registration to the Annual Convention with your company membership!)
POWER LIMITED CE CLASS ONLY
Separate registration required. Includes access to Wednesday’s Power Limited CE Class including breakfast & lunch.
o PHCC Member - $150
o Non-Member - $200
ADDITIONAL EVENTS
Please indicate which additional events you will be attending to help us in our planning efforts.
o Wednesday evening Welcome Reception (one ticket included in full convention registration)
o Thursday evening Annual Banquet (one ticket included in full convention registration)
Pre-registration
is strongly
encouraged.
o Additional tickets to Thursday’s Annual Banquet $65/each x ______ = $_________
ATTENDEE INFORMATION
Company Name:________________________________________________________________________________
Attendee Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
License Number: _______________________________________________ Last 4 of SSN: ____________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________
City:______________________________________________ State: _______________ Zip:_____________________
Phone:________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________
Spouse / Guest Name:___________________________________________________________________________
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Total Due: __________________
o Visa o MasterCard o AMEX o Check #_____________
(payable to MN PHCC)
Card Number: _________________________________________________ Exp. Date: ________________________
Name on Card: _________________________________________________________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________________________________________________
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please send your completed forms with full payment to:
MN PHCC - 5353 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 350, Minneapolis, MN 55416
info@mnphcc.org | Please call us at (952) 564-3060 with any questions you may have.
Cancellation policy: Registrations cancelled on or before February 16 will be refunded minus a $50 cancellation fee. Registration
cancelled after February 16 will not be refunded. Registration fees may be transferred to another individual.
ADMISSION IS
FREE!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
2015 PHCC Midwest Vendor Show
Thursday, February 26 | 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Earle Brown Heritage Center
6155 Earle Brown Drive | Brooklyn Center, MN
Contractors, engineers, architects, technicians and
students are invited to attend the 2015 PHCC Vendor Show
where the latest products and services for the plumbing &
HVAC industry are brought to ONE location!
Admission is
FREE and open
to the PUBLIC.
To view a list of current
exhibitors, visit the
Convention website at
www.phccmidwest.com.
Minnesota Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (MN PHCC)
5353 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 350 | Minneapolis, MN 55416 | (952) 564-3060 | info@mnphcc.org | www.mnphcc.org
YOUR MN PHCC LEADERSHIP
For information about the Minnesota Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors, call
the main office at 952-564-3060 or contact one of the following Board of Directors:
STATE ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
MARK JOHNSON, PRESIDENT
645 Emerson St. N, Cambridge, MN 55008
763-689-3141
markrjohnson759@gmail.com
JEREMY CARLSON, VICE PRESIDENT
Carlson Duluth Company
2901 Helm St, Duluth, MN 55806
218-727-0063
jeremy@carlsonduluth.com
PAUL RONNENBERG, SEC./TREAS. &
ROCHESTER PHCC LIAISON
Ronny’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
P. O. Box 279, Byron, MN 55920
507-775-2334
ronnysplbg@frontier.com
BOB BROMMERICH, DIRECTOR
Bob’s Home Heating & Cooling
327 Mankato Ave, Winona, MN 55987
507-454-3814
bobsheat@hbci.com
MITCHELL DIERS, DIRECTOR & DULUTH
PHCC LIAISON
Northern Mech./Plbg. Contrs. Assoc.
802 Garfield Ave, Duluth, MN 55802
218-727-6227
diers04@yahoo.com
PATRICK HARTY, DIRECTOR
Harty Mechanical, Inc.
P. O. Box 277, Austin, MN 55912
507-437-8201
patrick.harty@hartymechanical.com
JOSH HILLS, DIRECTOR
Ellingson Plumbing, Heating & A/C
2510 Broadway St. S, Alexandria, MN 56308
320-762-8645
jhills@ellingsons.com
JIM INGLE, DIRECTOR
FourMation Sales
14400 James Rd, Ste D, Rogers, MN 55374
320-266-5772
jim@fourmationsales.com
JOHN RADOTICH, DIRECTOR & RANGE
PHCC LIAISON
Radotich, Inc.
5556 Hwy 73 N, Chisholm, MN 55719
218-254-5763
john@radotich.com
JASON SCHRUPP, DIRECTOR
Hanson’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
P. O. Box 301, Perham, MN 56573
218-346-2422
jasonschrupp@hansonsplumbing.com
PAUL SULLWOLD, DIRECTOR & METRO
PHCC LIAISON
Minnesota Plumbing & Htg. Inc.
1420 W. 3rd Ave, Shakopee, MN 55379
952-445-4444
paul@mnplumbingandheating.com
LAURA TOFTE, DIRECTOR
Auer Steel & Heating Supply Co.
865 Xenium Ln, Plymouth, MN 55441
763-450-9248
laura.tofte@auersteel.com
SCOTT WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR
Bisbee Plumbing & Heating
604 North Hwy 59, Marshall, MN 56258
507-537-0596
swilliams@bisbeeph.com
ANGIE WESTMAN, ADVISORY MEMBER
Westman Plumbing
6205 Upton Avenue S, Richfield, MN 55423
612-701-4789
westmanplumbing@msn.com
JESSICA BARTRAM, EXECUTIVE MANAGER
MN PHCC
5353 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 350, Minneapolis,
MN 55416
952-564-3060
jbartram@intrinxec.com
LOCAL ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
DULUTH PHCC
ROB HAGLIN, PRESIDENT
ABE Environmental Systems
Duluth, MN; 218-727-1767
TOM CONRAD, SEC./TREAS.
BendTec Inc.
Duluth, MN; 218-722-0205
tconrad@bendtec.com
METRO PHCC
JENI BLAYLOCK, PRESIDENT
Blaylock Plumbing Co.
Richfield, MN; 612-869-7531
jeni@blaylockplumbing.com
LUKE WESTMAN, SEC./TREAS.
Aitkin, MN; 612-290-4742
lukemnphcc@msn.com
IRON RANGE PHCC
BRIAN HEISEL, PRESIDENT
Heisel Brothers Inc.
Virginia, MN; 218-741-8381
brheisel@gmail.com
JOHN RODORIGO, SEC./TREAS.
Commercial Refrigeration Systems
Virginia, MN; 218-749-6810
commrefr@yahoo.com
ROCHESTER PHCC
JERRY JENSEN, PRESIDENT
HiMEC Inc.
Rochester, MN; 507-281-4000
jjensen@hmcc.com
BRUCE HABERMAN, VICE PRESIDENT
First Supply
Rochester, MN; 507-287-0202
bhaberman@1supply.com
SEAN LAMB-VOSEN, SEC./TREAS.
Ferguson
Rochester, MN; 507-292-9233
sean.lamb-vosen@ferguson.com
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MN PHCC ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
The following companies are Associate Members in the Minnesota PHCC.
Would you like to become an Associate Member?
Contact the Minnesota PHCC Association office at 952-564-3060 or info@mnphcc.org.
ACE SUPPLY CO.
Cindy Motzko
3825 Edgewood Ave S
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
952-929-1618
cindy.m@ace-aircontrolessentials.com
http://www.acesupplyco.com
D.B. LARSON & ASSOCAIATES INC
Dave Larson
10200 Windsor Lake Lane
Minnetonka, MN 55305
dlarson41@comcast.net
DAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP
Brad Anderson
3600 Presige Lane
Minnetonka, MN 55305
aqualines@q.com
Ryan Tracy
15 N Kline St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
651-558-5781
rtracy@dsginc.biz
http://www.dakotasupplygroup.com
AUER STEEL & HEATING SUPPLY CO.
DIBCO INC
AQUALINES
Laura Tofte
865 Xenium Ln
Plymouth, MN 55441
763-450-9248
laura.tofte@auersteel.com
http://www.auersteel.com
Greg Boner
PO Box 786
Stillwater, MN 55082
651-430-8690
greg@dibcoinc.com
http://www.dibcoinc.com/
BENNEROTTE MARKETING AGENCY
DISTRIBUTOR SALES INC
John Bennerotte
14332 21st Ave No, Ste 100
Plymouth, MN 55447
763-544-8611
john@bmarep.com
http://www.bmarep.com
BICKERSTAFF SALES INC
Mike Bickerstaff
17480 Goodland Path
Lakeville, MN 55044
mikeb@bickerstaffsales.com
http://bickerstaffsales.com/services.html
BILL BOEHNLEIN SALES INC
John Hadacek
1200 E 115th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
952-890-2966
jhadacek@energysalesinc.com
http://www.energysalesinc.com
Bob Eddy
7878 12th Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55425
952-854-4400
sales@epsalesinc.com
http://www.epsalesinc.com
BONGARD CORPORATION
Ron Bongard
13366 Lake Drive
Forest Lake, MN 55025
651-982-9802
ron@bongard.com
http://www.bongard.com
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES
Chris Navarra
2350 County Rd C West
Roseville, MN 55113
651-638-5000
cnavarra@ferguson.com
http://www.ferguson.com
BREKKE SALES COMPANY
Grant Brekke
5909 Baker Rd, St 580
Minnetonka, MN 55345
952-936-9551
grantb@brekkesales.com
http://brekkesales.com
FIRST SUPPLY
Bruce Haberman
3815 Highway 14 West
Rochester, MN 55901
507-287-0202
bhaberman@1supply.com
http://www.1supply.com
COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY CO.
Paul Tuff
920 Apollo Road
Eagan, MN 55121
651-454-3880
ptuff@columbiapipe.com
http://www.columbiapipe.com
MN PHCC Contractor
ENERGY SALES INC
EP SALES INC
Matt Mauer
852 Polen Drive
Hudson, WI 54016
mattmauer@baldwin-telecom.net
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John Knight
21170 Eaton Ave, Ste D
Farmington, MN 55024
651-460-6441
jknight@dsireps.com
http://www.dsireps.com
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FOURMATION SALES
Dean Corrigan
14400 James Rd, Suite D
Rogers, MN 55374
763-420-6900
ryan@fourmationsales.com
http://www.fourmationsales.com
GLENTRONICS, INC.
Joe Ross
5115 Excelsior Blvd, #242
Minneapolis, MN 55416
612-424-9155
joer@glentronics.com
http://www.glentronics.com
GOODIN COMPANY
Jef Burman
2700 Second St N, PO 9326
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-588-7811
jeff.burman@goodinco.com
http://www.goodinco.com
GRANSE/TRIO SALES LLC
Kim Olson
21670 Hamburg Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
952-469-2191
kim.olson@gransetrio.com
http://www.gransetrio.com
HAMEL ASSOCIATES, INC
Bill Hamel
4230 West 76th St
Edina, MN 55435
952-835-5570
info@hamelrep.com
http://www.hamelrep.com
HARRIS BILLINGS COMPANY
Cathy Rosenquist
9913 13th Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55441
763-541-7858
harbilco@eschelon.com
J.H. LARSON
Luke Pahl
10200 51 Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55442
763-525-5368
lukepa@jhlarson.com
http://www.jhlarson.com
JL - SONTAG LLC
Jon Sontag
5500 Lincoln Dr, Ste 210
Edina, MN 55436
952-933-7768
colleen@jlsontag.com
MN PHCC ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
JOHN BARR SALES
John Baar
635 N Prior Ave
St. Paul, MN 55104
jbarrsales@qwestoffice.net
JOHN J MORGAN CO
Tom Morgan
1413 Thompson Avenue
South St. Paul, MN 55075
651-698-0089
sales@jjmorgan.com
http://www.jjmorgan.com/wp
KINGSWAY MARKETING LLC
Kevin King
7373 Washington Ave S
Edina, MN 55439
952-829-7237
kingswaykk@mnmicro.net
http://www.kingswaymarketingllc.com
MARKETING SERVICES GROUP
Bob Wanberg
7805 Beech Street NE
Fridley, MN 55432
rwanberg@mktsvc.com
MCCULLOUGH & ASSOCIATES INC
Paul Granos
7400 Washington Ave S
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
952-946-0126
salesdept@mcculloughandassociates.com
http://www.mcculloughandassociates.com
MDN SALES COMPANY
Jim Marten
1701 American Blvd E, Ste 11
Bloomington, MN 55425
952-854-7070
jmarten@mdnsales.com
http://www.mdnsales.com
MICHEL SALES AGENCY
Kelly Michel
521 Phalen Blvd
St. Paul, MN 55130
651-287-2640
kelly@michelsales.com
http://www.michelsales.com
MIDWEST SALES & MARKETING INC
Dave Skindelien
14900 James Rd
Rogers, MN 55374
800-246-8440
mwsm@mwsmrep.com
http://www.mwsmrep.com
MINVALCO, INC.
Dan Sinn
3340 Gorham Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55426
952-920-0131
dan.sinn@minvalco.com
http://www.minvalco.com
MONDALE & ASSOCIATES
RAC SALES INC
MULCAHY CO, INC.
RAKIETEN SALES INC
Curtis Mondale
7630 Washington Ave S
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
952-888-1770
cmondale@mondale.biz
http://mondale.biz
Jim Burns
2700 Blue Water Road, #100
Eagan, MN 55121
651-686-8580
jburns@mulcahyco.com
http://www.mulcahyco.com
NCS COPRORATION
Rick Matzen
7440 West 78th St
Bloomington, MN 55439
952-941-4464
rmat@ncscor.com
http://www.ncscor.com
NORTHERN PLUMBING SUPPLY
Ron Goodman
PO Box 14567
Grand Forks, ND 58208
701-775-3911
info@northernplumbing.com
http://www.northernplumbing.com
NORTHLAND REPS INC
Jeff Tyler
1801 American Blvd E, Ste 3
Bloomington, MN 55425
952-854-3905
jeffreyt@northlandreps.com
http://www.northlandreps.com
PIPELINE SUPPLY
Steven Singer
620 16th Ave S
Hopkins, MN 55343
952-935-0445
steves@pipeline-supply.com
http://www.pipline-supply.com
R G HIGGINS & ASSOC INC
Chuck Higgins
7805 Beech St NE
Fridley, MN 55432
rghiggins@rghiggins.com
R.E. MICHEL COMPANY
John Adams
730 Decatur Ave N
Golden Valley, MN 55427
763-450-7600
john.adams@remichel.com
http://www.remichel.com
R.M. COTTON COMPANY
Ren Warnsholz
7145 Boone Ave N, Ste 200B
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
rwarnsholz@rmcotton.com
http://rmcotton.com
Keith Rinderknecht
9121 Baltimore St NE, Ste 105
Minneapolis, MN 55449
763-785-7000
racsales@racsalesinc.com
http://www.racsalesinc.com
Doug Hall
15612 Highway 7, Ste 240
Minnetonka, MN 55345
952-933-2299
info@waterdesigngroup.com
REP/RITE/BURK & ASSOCIATES
Bill Cutter
2369 Waters Drive
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
651-686-0181
bcutter@repriteburk.com
http://www.repriteburk.com
ROBERT B. HILL CO.
Jeff Brosz
7101 Oxford Street
Minneapolis, MN 55426
952-925-1444
jeffbrosz@hillwater.com
http://www.hillwater.com
ROBERTS HAMILTON COMPANY
Corey Strom
6601 Parkway Circle, Ste A
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
763-315-0100
Corey.strom@hajoca.com
http://www.robertshamilton.com
SALES ENGINEERS INC
Mike Dungan
12909 Pioneer Trail
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
952-944-0773
mdungan@salesengineersinc.com
http://www.salesengineersinc.com
SAUFFERER ASSOCIATES
John Saufferer
24120 Rice Lake Drive
Lakeville, MN 55044
952-469-8515
johns@sauffererassociates.com
http://www.sauffererassociates.com
SCHROEDER SALES COMPANY
Jon Schroeder
12901 73rd Ave N
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-391-6232
Jon@schroedersalesco.com
http://schroedersalesco.com
SCHU/MARKETING ASSOCIATES INC
Mike Kirsch
1000 Berkshire Lane, Ste 4
Plymouth, MN 55441
763-593-5616
chris@schumarketing.com
http://www.schumarketing.com
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MN PHCC ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
SODERHOLM & ASSOCIATES INC
UPONOR, INC.
WATER FURNACE
SPS COMPANY, INC.
VIEGA
WATER HEATERS ONLY
Chris Soderholm
7150 143rd Ave NW
Ramsey, MN 55303
763-427-9635
company@soderholmrep.com
http://soderholmassociates.com
Tim Peick
5925 148th St W
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952-997-4287
tim.peick@uponor.com
http://www.uponor-usa.com
Kathy Fisher
6363 State Highway 7
Minneapolis, MN 55416
952-929-1377
kfisher@spscompanies.com
http://www.spscompanies.com
Jeff Petersen
6683 Back Duck Dr
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
800-934-5667 x2719
jeff.petersen@waterfurnace.com
http://www.waterfurnace.com
Bob Aagaard
14501 N Diamond Lake Rd
Dayton, MN 55327
robert.aagaard@viega.com
http://www.viega.us
STABECK SALES & MARKETING INC
K.C. Stabeck
3415 Kilmer Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55441
763-252-4750
kc@stabecksales.com
http://stabecksales.com
WALTERS-CLIMATE INC
WOODRUFF COMPANY
Steve Mountin
2857 Louisiana Ave N
New Hope, MN 55427
763-544-8626
info@waltersclimate.com
http://www.waltersclimate.com
WATER DESIGN GROUP
TWIN CITIES WINNELSON
Lori King
800 Mendelssohn Ave N
Golden Valley, MN 55427
763-557-1117
lking@wh2only.com
http://www.wh2only.com
John Woodruff
1524 3rd Ave SE, PO Box 279
Rochester, MN 55903
507-285-2500
johnw@woodruff.com
http://www.woodruffcompany.com
Steve Rakieten
15612 Highway 7, Ste 240
Minnetonka, MN 55345
952-933-2299
steve@waterdesigngroup.com
http://www.waterdesigngroup.com
Dave Maiers
13930 Radium St NW
Ramsey, MN 55303
763-502-8000
djmaiers@winnelson.com
http://www.tcwinnelson.com
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR
ADVERTISERS
The following companies show their support for the MN
PHCC by advertising in the Contractor magazine.
Auer Steel...................................................................... 2
Bennerotte Marketing Agency .................................... 13
CenterPoint Energy .............................................. 14 - 15
Federated Insurance ................................................... 16
First Supply .................................................................. 4
Goodin Company ........................................................ 17
Minnesota Energy Resources ....................................... 9
SPS Companies .......................................................... 11
T&S Brass / VantagePoint Marketing ........................... 8
Water Heaters Only...................................................... 27
If you are interested in advertising in the MN PHCC
Contractor, please contact:
Jessica Bartram at 952-564-3060 or info@mnphcc.org
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www.mnphcc.org
2015 5-STATE CONVENTION
February 25 – 27, 2015 | Brooklyn Center, MN
Join your industry colleagues from the 5-state area for the PHCC
Quinquennial Convention with Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South
Dakota & North Dakota. Below is just a highlight of some of this
year’s presentations & speakers.
Check out page 20 and www.phccmidwest.com for more information!
Schedule and
Registration
Information
Inside!!!
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
Customer Relations - To Be Or Not To Be
Joe Egan, The General Contractor
Technology For Profit
Kirk Alter,
Purdue University
UPC Code 2012
IAPMO
In-floor Radiant Heat
John Barba, TACO
HVAC - IMC Code Update
Mike Denny, City of
Minnetonka Inspector
Capitol Hill & Beyond
Carl Crimmins,
MN PHCC Lobbyist
Utility Insights
CenterPoint Energy /
Xcel Energy
(952) 564-3060
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Attracting and Managing
New Employees
Kirk Alter, Purdue University
info@mnphcc.org
www.phccmidwest.com
OSHA: Personal
Protective Equipment
Federated Insurance
Water Heater
Regulation Updates
Bradford White