NR: I’ve been in the industry for nine years.
NR: My father drew me into this industry — he is also plumber. When I was younger, he would always have me involved by doing jobs with him and trying to teach me the trade whether I wanted to follow it as a career or not. Then, I started working at the company where he was the service manager while I was going to college to give them an extra hand. While working at this company with him, I started to realize that going to college wasn’t for me. It was probably the best decision I could have made, and I want to thank my father for that.
NR: The most rewarding aspect in this industry for me is helping my clients live better in their homes. It gives me comfort that I can produce quality work for people that eases there day to day living and not worry about potential issues that could go wrong in their homes.
NR: One thing that I wish more people knew/understood about this industry is that plumbing is an essential skill that is not going away anytime soon. I would encourage the younger generation to look more into the PHCP-PVF industry when thinking about what the next step may be after high school. This trade can be very rewarding in many ways, and it’s a skill that you can take pride in that many people do not know how to do.
NR: The proudest moment in my career would have to be making over six figures a year at only 22 years old.
NR: One thing most people don’t know about me is that I really enjoy cooking. Whether it is on the grill, the smoker or just day-to-day cooking on the stove.
“Nick was our top producing plumber last year at over $500,000 in total revenue for the company. This isn’t why I submit his nomination though. When it comes to the customer, Nick puts them first and carries himself with a humble and helpful demeanor. He has the ability to speak with customers in layman’s terms to describe their repair wants/needs while prioritizing their satisfaction over profit. Internally, Nick has a team-first mentality and a versatile skill set. He consistently helps dispatch in needed situations without pushback. I confidently say Nick is one of the best plumbers out there and he proves that true, day in and out,” says Joe Howenstein of Donnelly’s Home Comfort Specialists.