How long have you been in the PHCP-PVF industry?
JT: I have been in plumbing for three years.
What drew you into the industry?
JT: My step-dad Bob drew me into plumbing. He completely changed my opinion on tradesmen. Growing up, I thought going into the trades was something people with no other options would do. Bob showed me the trades are for motivated, hard-working people, and, if done correctly, tradesmen can live very comfortably.
What is the most rewarding aspect of working in the industry?
JT: The most rewarding part of my job as a service plumber is being able to change peoples’ lives. Countless times, I have been able to make someone’s home livable and sanitary, and protect the health of the community.
What motivates you every day?
JT: What motivates me every day is simply people. When I wake up at 6 a.m. on a Monday, what stops me from hitting snooze and going right back to sleep are the people in need of my abilities, my coworkers and managers who rely on me for help and the people who need me to bring home a paycheck.
What is one thing you wish more people knew/understood about the PHCP-PVF industry?
JT: I wish more people understood the amount of work and dedication that goes into any trade. Without these trades, our quality of life and infrastructure would not be far from a third-world country. There is so much knowledge, dedication and pride that is required to uphold our quality of life.
What has been the proudest moment in your career so far?
JT: The proudest moment of my career so far is that I have been able to by a house at 21 years old. I have worked so hard for these last three years to save up, buy a 1970s home and use my skills to remodel it.
What is one thing most people don’t know about you?
JT: I once got a concussion while playing ping-pong.
