The president of Forrest Anderson Plumbing and A/C has been recognized for her business and community efforts.

As operations manager, Cochran will oversee many core day-to-day responsibilities, including management and training of the warehouse and counter sales staff, as well as logistics and communications tasks for Sandpiper’s showroom activities.

For the past two years, Alison Lange has served as Shafer’s marketing leader.

Observed annually on the first Wednesday in May, National Skilled Trades Day increases awareness about the benefits of skilled trades jobs in the United States and celebrates skilled trades workers.

Fernandez will be responsible for working with AD’s electrical and industrial executives, staff and divisional boards to develop business strategy, oversee member/supplier relations and overall financial results, and manage and execute AD’s ongoing growth plans for the electrical and industrial business unit.

On Monday, May 23, Barbara Walters, president of The HR Advantage will be presenting at the Women in Energy’s Annual Conference, at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Three powerful, motivating and dynamic women — Sara Ross, Valorie Burton and Michelle Poler — will inspire women at all stages of their careers during the 2nd Annual WiMI Conference in Austin, Texas, June 6-8. 

The Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award recognizes women in the PHCP/PVF industry who have a record of significant accomplishment within the industry, and embody the character of the late Alice Martin.