FALLS CHURCH, VA – The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association’s (PHCC) Educational Foundation, is proud to announce that Patrick Wallner of Wallner Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning in Redding, California, has been named to the organization’s Board of Governors. This distinguished group includes leading contractors, manufacturers, and other industry partners who are major donors to the Foundation. They are responsible for guiding the Foundation’s development of industry education and training programs for contractors and their employees.
It is an honor to welcome Patrick to our Board of Governors,” said Roger Peugeot, chairperson of the PHCC Educational Foundation. “He brings passion and a tireless work ethic to our industry and recognizes that the future of this valued profession requires a commitment from today’s professionals. His generous investments of time, talent, and financial support go a long way in strengthening our efforts to secure industry education for generations to come.”
Indeed, Wallner has served PHCC on the national, state, and local levels since 1992 and currently is PHCC –National Association’s president-elect. Behind his continued commitment to the industry: “My father taught me to support the community and industry that makes and continues to make us successful,” he said. “With that, I am proud to support this worthwhile cause for our industry.”
Wallner is a second-generation plumbing contractor, involved with his family’s business – Wallner Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning in Redding, California – for more than 27 years. As president of the company for the past 19 years, Wallner manages its 20 employees and aims to grow the business in a professional manner that is beneficial to his customers, his employees, and his community. With that commitment to community, Wallner has earned numerous awards for community service, most recently the PHCC of California President’s Award.
The PHCC Educational Foundation proudly welcomes Patrick Wallner as he joins other major supporters in promoting the Foundation’s mission of developing apprentice, journeyman, and business management training programs for the success of plumbing and HVACR contractors, their employees, and the future of the industry.