Top 20 Under 40 Plumbing Professionals
PM Engineer’s inaugural Top 20 young professionals to watch in the plumbing industry.
By Nicole Krawcke and Natalie Forster
With all the attention given to supply chain shortages, labor shortages, inflation and material price increases, it’s sometimes hard to focus on the positives. Though the plumbing industry is aging, there are many young professionals refining and redefining their craft and making a difference. They’re bringing new ideas and strategies to overcome challenges and meet demand in their respective markets.
This month, we honor our inaugural class of Next Gen All Stars. Here’s a brief introduction to the individuals 40 years old or younger that bring optimism, new skills and a hunger for success to the plumbing industry at just the right time.

Next Gen All Star:
Antonia Aldridge
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager

Next Gen All Star:
Luis Arias
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager

Next Gen All Star:
David Dellon
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager

Next Gen All Star:
Lindy Erb
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager

Next Gen All Star:
Weston French
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager

Next Gen All Star:
Benjamin Fox
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager

Next Gen All Star:
Robert E. Gelhardt II
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager

Next Gen All Star:
Eryka Hawkins
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager

Next Gen All Star:
Colin Kuserk
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager

Next Gen All Star:
Christoph Lohr
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager

Next Gen All Star:
Cody Mack
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager

Next Gen All Star:
Lhymwell Manalo
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager

Next Gen All Star:
John Mullen
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager

Next Gen All Star:
TJ Onstott
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager

Next Gen All Star:
Holly Shadel
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager

Next Gen All Star:
Chris Shores
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager

Next Gen All Star:
Colin Twist
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager

Next Gen All Star:
Tom Weitzel
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager

Next Gen All Star:
John Wiggs
Age: 31
Company: ADEY Innovation
Title: North American Marketing Manager
