As an industry veteran with a master’s degree in vocational education, Hahn has tremendous insight into the importance of providing apprenticeship programs for the next generation.

Hibbs is an advocate for PHCC’s plumbing apprentice competition with two of his protégés having won state honors.

A third-year apprentice at Midwestern Mechanical, in Sioux Falls, S.D, Johnson’s work ethic and aptitude have been evident from an early age.

In addition to the operating company, the purchase includes all affiliated Blackman Plumbing operating companies, showrooms, branches and real estate entities in New York, New Jersey, and Florida.