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A Message From the President 6

A Message From PHCC National Assoc. Ex. V.P., Gerry Kennedy 8

Legally Speaking: Is A PEO Right for Your Business? 10

Keeping Score: Individual Retirement Accounts 12

PHCC Ohio Local Chapter News 16

PHCC Membership 50% Discount Offer 28

PHCC Membership Application 29

PHCC of Ohio 2012 - 2013 Officers & Board 30

Features:

Ohio Plumbing Code 17

Save-the-Date: 2013 PHCC/ACCA Ohio Convention & Expo 18

Ohio PHCC 2012 Membership Directory 19 - 27

Chapter Executives 19

Contractor Members 19 - 23

Associate Members 24

Honorary & Retired Members 24

Past Presidents 27

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The air is getting cooler and the days are getting shorter so it must be getting close to the fall season. As the kids go back to school I’m reminded of the

great impact that education has on all of our lives. We sometimes forget that all we are and will become originates with our educational experiences and developments.

We have all traveled various pathways to get where we are today. Some of us have grown up in the trades and have fathers, grandfathers or maybe even great grandfathers in the business. Others have had a more round about path either through other related industries, college or a complete career change to get to this point.

What concerns me about the future of our profession is being able to attract good young people into it. With all the computer age and video assisted careers, it seems harder and harder to get good young talented people interested in our great field of labor. I believe we, as a society, encourage a college education as a pathway everyone should take while we need to realize that not everyone is

destined to travel that path. I am sure we have some great tradesmen that are college educated, but I would have to guess they are a minority.

As all of you would probably agree, education in our field never stops. We must continue to learn ourselves and teach the younger tradesmen. Whether through continuing education or sitting around with some of the guys, our education is ongoing. In our area, even the inspectors like Steubenville’s John Shanley will quiz you on venting types and applications during the inspections.

We, as an industry, need to encourage and educate young people about our trades as a career choice that can be rewarding both financially and fulfilling as a career. I encourage all of us to talk up our respective trades any chance we get, to involve more young people and secure a steady stream of qualified craftsmen for years to come.

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When PHCC was created, 125 master plumbers proved that their collective voice packed more power than their individual ones. 130 years later,

PHCC continues to reflect those same values by working to advance the plumbing and HVACR industry at all levels.

Change is coming fast to our industry in the form of new services, technologies, standards and regulations. Here are a few ways in which PHCC has uniquely positioned its members to break through to the next level with new tools, strategies, resources and representation:

More Legislative and Regulatory Influence PHCC has expanded its voice and representation for the

p-h-c industry on the federal, state and local levels. Here are some recent sample successes:

• Repeal of the 3 percent withholding tax was signed into law.

• Expanded grassroots efforts to successfully influence legislation and regulations, generating more than 4,600 letters from PHCC members to Capitol Hill and the Department of Energy.

• Effectively voiced concerns about the Environmental Protection Agency’s lead paint abatement rule and continued to lobby to repeal the death tax.

• Aggressively represented members’ interests in the regulatory arena—particularly with the U.S. Department of Energy—on an initiative that would establish potentially harmful workforce guidelines for the Weatherization Assistance Program.

Relevant Education Programs PHCC—National Association continues to collaborate

with the PHCC Educational Foundation, the PHCC enhanced service groups and state and local chapters to customize timely and relevant educational programs to meet our members’ changing needs. These range from the national seminars offered at the annual CONNECT event, to the technical and business management seminars offered by affiliated chapters. The Foundation expanded its popular bi-monthly webinars this year and continues to offer them free-of-charge to PHCC members.

Increased Industry Participation, Member Support

As your “in-house resource” for the latest installation technology, product standards and code interpretations, PHCC has increased participation on many industry levels this year. The association guides members on energy efficiency and water conservation topics, including a new water auditor certification program that launched at CONNECT 2012. It also offers expanded safety resources through our online library, provides regulatory updates on new energy standards and product limitations and collaborates with several industry groups to advance the efficient and sustainable use of water.

More Member Resources, Fresh New Looks PHCC members received a new member benefit this year:

information-packed member resource mailings that provide timely, insightful information and education on crucial industry issues. The first two topics were understanding overhead and risk management. The next ones you’ll receive will cover lead-free products and new water heater regulations.

Members also should have noticed a fresh, personalized look in PHCC communications, including the recently redesigned www.phccweb.org. And, the latest communications initiative is an exciting brand awareness campaign that will help us spread the word about the professionalism of PHCC contractors.

With the momentum that’s been building within PHCC and the positive impact we have on positioning our members as leaders in this changing industry, there’s no looking back! We’re moving forward with a well-thought-out strategic plan that will help us continue “Building Momentum” in the future. Be sure to check your mail for the printed 2011-2012 PHCC annual report to learn more specifics about all of the exciting initiatives that are underway.

As you look ahead to 2013, be sure to maximize the full value of your investment in PHCC. Get involved. Be the next success story. Keep the momentum building!

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Professional Employer Organizations are becoming more popular as employers search for ways to limit their financial

and administrative burdens in dealing with their employees. PEOs are employee leasing firms whereby the company’s employees become the employees of the PEO and are leased back to the original employer. The primary purposes in utilizing a PEO are to decrease workers’ compensation and other benefit expenses as well as reducing the traditional administrative responsibilities of an employer. As workers’ compensation expenses soar and programs to reduce those costs are eliminated by the state governments, some employers find that they have no alternative but to utilize a PEO in order to remain competitive.

The PEO customarily administers the payroll and benefit programs. Additional services include such things as human resource assistance, unemployment and workers’ compensation administration, and new hire screening and reporting. While it sounds like a “quick fix” for an employer’s financial and administrative burdens, these relationships can be fraught with perils.

Even though the PEO becomes the statutory employer of the employees, the original employer leasing back its employees can be held co-liable for claims advanced by those employees. The leasing relationship is actually a joint employment

relationship and for employment law purposes both the PEO and the company leasing its employees are “on the hook” for such things as unpaid payroll taxes, discrimination complaints and wage-hour claims. In addition, the original employer many times becomes subject to additional laws to which smaller employers are exempted. For example, the onerous Family and Medical Leave Act which provides 12 weeks of unpaid leave with medical benefits for certain health conditions and other reasons is not applicable to employers with less than 50 employees. But, by virtue of the employees of the original employer being pooled with the other employees within the PEO leasing company, the applicability of additional laws can be triggered and obligate the employer to do such things as accord FMLA leave to the leased employees although not previously obligated to do so.

Because the PEO assumes payroll administration, it assumes the responsibility to properly prepare the payroll and to timely remit payroll taxes. But, the original employer can also be held liable if the PEO fails to pay or report taxes. Therefore, it is imperative that the PEO is a well-established and financially sound organization. Sometimes the PEO subcontracts services like payroll to a traditional payroll company and the original employer may not have any say about this. An employer must scrutinize the PEO’s

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subcontractors to ensure that they will responsibly perform the tasks assigned through the PEO.

Doing the cost/benefit analysis of a PEO relationship can be tricky as well. Do you know now what it costs to administer your human resource functions including payroll? How is the PEO intending to charge you? – customarily a percentage of gross payroll as a service fee along with the cost of benefits and payroll preparation. Will the employer be paying the administrative fee on overtime and bonuses paid? Will the owner/officers now be obligated to take workers’ compensation coverage? The PEO’s formula for costing its fees can be confusing and must be fully understood. Are there really sufficient savings to give up control of your employees?

Finally, you must be prepared to have an expert carefully review the PEO’s proposed service contract and negotiate several contract changes on your company’s behalf. Many of the contracts are 20 plus pages in length, intricate, and very one-sided. Most PEOs are willing to negotiate changes but you need to know what to request. Some of the more common contract provisions you would need to address are:• Lack of sufficient definition of services to be performed by

the PEO.

• The right of the PEO to terminate the contract if your company has just one OSHA violation.

• PEO indemnification of your company for its own negligence and wrongdoing – some contracts do not have such a provision.

• The right of the PEO to order your company to pay salary continuation to a workers’ compensation claimant for up to 90 days at your expense so the PEO avoids some of the costs of the claim.

• The right of the PEO to settle workers’ compensation and other employment claims without your permission and against your best interests utilizing their own attorneys and third party administrators. While your company may very well find benefit to a PEO

relationship, it is not an easy process to select a PEO and negotiate a fair contractual relationship with it.

For more information, including “PEO Interview Topics”, contact Bob Dunlevey at Dunlevey, Mahan and Furry (937) 223-6003.

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Continuing our discussion of the various retirement plan options available, this issue will focus on Individual Retirement Accounts (or, IRAs, for short). An individual

retirement arrangement (IRA) is a personal savings plan that offers specific tax benefits. IRAs are one of the most powerful retirement savings tools available to you. Even if you’re contributing to a 401(k) or other plan at work, you should also consider investing in an IRA.

The two major types of IRAs are traditional IRAs and Roth IRAs. Both allow you to contribute as much as $5,000 in 2012. You must have at least as much taxable compensation as the amount of your IRA contribution. But if you are married filing jointly, your spouse can also contribute to an IRA, even if he or she does not have taxable compensation. The law also allows taxpayers age 50 and older to make additional “catch-up” contributions of $1,000 in 2012.

Both traditional and Roth IRAs feature tax-sheltered growth of earnings. And both give you a wide range of investment choices. However, there are important differences between these two types of IRAs. You must understand these differences before you can choose the type of IRA that’s best for you.

Traditional IRAsPractically anyone can open and contribute to a traditional

IRA. The only requirements are that you must have taxable compensation and be under age 70½. You can contribute the maximum allowed each year as long as your taxable compensation for the year is at least that amount. If your taxable compensation for the year is below the maximum contribution allowed, you can contribute only up to the amount that you earned.

Your contributions to a traditional IRA may be tax deductible on your federal income tax return. This is important because tax-deductible (pretax) contributions lower your taxable income for the year, saving you money in taxes. If neither you nor your spouse is covered by a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan, you can generally deduct the full amount of

your annual contribution. If one of you is covered by such a plan, your ability to deduct your contributions depends on your annual income (modified adjusted gross income, or MAGI) and your income tax filing status:

For 2012, if you are covered by a retirement plan at work, and:

• Your filing status is single or head of household and your MAGI is $5,000 or less, your traditional IRA contribution is fully deductible. Over $68,000 it’s not deductible and MAGI in between is partially deductible.

• Your filing status is married filing jointly or qualifying widow(er), and your MAGI is $92,000 or less, your traditional IRA contribution is fully deductible. $112,000 or more it’s not deductible and MAGI in between is partially deductible.

• Your filing status is married filing separately, your traditional IRA deduction is reduced if your MAGI is less than $10,000, and you can’t deduct your contribution at all if your MAGI is $10,000 or more.

For 2012, if you are not covered by a retirement plan at work, but your spouse is, and you file a joint tax return, your traditional IRA contribution is fully deductible if your MAGI is $173,000 or less. If MAGI is $183,000 or more, then no deduction is allowed and if in between, a partial deduction may be taken.

What happens when you start taking money from your traditional IRA? Any portion of a distribution that represents deductible contributions is subject to income tax because those contributions were not taxed when you made them.

Any portion that represents investment earnings is also subject to income tax because those earnings were not previously taxed either. Only the portion that represents nondeductible, after-tax contributions (if any) is not subject to income tax. In addition to income tax, you may have to pay a 10 percent early withdrawal penalty if you’re under age 59½, unless you meet one of the exceptions.

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If you wish to defer taxes, you can leave your funds in the traditional IRA, but only until April 1 of the year following the year you reach age 70½. That’s when you have to take your first required minimum distribution from the IRA. After that, you must take a distribution by the end of every calendar year until you die or your funds are exhausted. The annual distribution amounts are based on a standard life expectancy table. You can always withdraw more than you’re required to in any year. However, if you withdraw less, you’ll be hit with a 50 percent penalty on the difference between the required minimum and the amount you actually withdrew.

Roth IRAsNot everyone can set up a Roth IRA. Even if you can,

you may not qualify to take full advantage of it. The first requirement is that you must have taxable compensation. If your taxable compensation in 2012 is at least $5,000, you may be able to contribute the full amount. But it gets more complicated. Your ability to contribute to a Roth IRA in any year depends on your MAGI and your income tax filing status:

• If your filing status is single or head of household, and your MAGI for 2011 is $110,000 or less, you can make a full contribution to your Roth IRA. You can’t contribute at all to a Roth IRA if your MAGI is $125,000 or more. You can make a partial contribution if your MAGI is between the above amounts.

• If your filing status is married filing jointly or

qualifying widow(er), and your MAGI for 2011 is $173,000 or less, you can make a full contribution to your Roth IRA. You can’t contribute at all to a Roth IRA if your MAGI is $183,000 or more. You can make a partial contribution if your MAGI is between the above amounts.

• • If your filing status is married filing separately, your Roth IRA contribution is reduced if your MAGI is less than $10,000, and you can’t contribute to a Roth IRA at all if your MAGI is $10,000 or more.

Your contributions to a Roth IRA are not tax deductible. You can invest only after-tax dollars in a Roth IRA. The good news is that if you meet certain conditions, your withdrawals from a Roth IRA will be completely income tax free, including both contributions and investment earnings. To be eligible for these qualifying distributions, you must meet a five-year holding period requirement. In addition, one of the following must apply:

• You have reached age 59½ by the time of the withdrawal

• The withdrawal is made because of disability• The withdrawal is made to pay first-time home-buyer

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with no taxes or penalties is a key strength of the Roth IRA. And remember, even nonqualified distributions will be taxed (and possibly penalized) only on the investment earnings portion of the distribution, and then only to the extent that your distribution exceeds the total amount of all contributions that you have made.

Another advantage of the Roth IRA is that there are no required distributions after age 70½ or at any time during your life. You can put off taking distributions until you really need the income. Or, you can leave the entire balance to your beneficiary without ever taking a single distribution. Also, as long as you have taxable compensation and qualify, you can keep contributing to a Roth IRA after age 70½. Note: You can have both a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA, but your total annual contribution to all of the IRAs that you own cannot be more than $5,000 for 2012 ($6,000 if you’re age 50 or older).

That wraps up the multi-issue series on retirement planning. Please e-mail me if you have any questions on the information. I’ll be glad to answer them for you.

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the material in this handout is accurate. However, we make no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the content included. You should consult with a professional to discuss your specific situation. Some material in the article series is provided and copyrighted through Forefield, Inc. and the AICPA.

U.S. Treasury Department Circular 230 Disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that, unless expressly stated otherwise, any U.S. federal tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. This handout is not intended to be comprehensive in nature and competent professional tax advice should be sought in determining the issues that impact your specific situation.

Michael A. Bohinc is a certified public accountant in Cleveland, OH. He is also a licensed HVAC and plumbing contractor in the State of Ohio. He is an associate member of the PHCC of Ohio and ACCA of Ohio and an instructor for the National PHCC Educational Foundation . He is also a Consult & Coach Partner for the Service Roundtable and an Advisor for the Service Nation. He has 24 years’ experience working on business management issues in the HVAC and plumbing industries. He can be reached at: 440/ 708-2583, e-mail [email protected].

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The Northeast Ohio Master PHCC participated in Heat & Plumb the Country - Cuyahoga County on Saturday, September 15, 2012. PHCC has been partnering with ACCA Greater Cleveland for the past 5 years and this year serviced over 50 homes. Heat & Plumb the Country - Cuyahoga County provides free heating maintenance services, water audits and plumbing repairs to elderly/disabled, low-income homeowners in the Greater Cleveland area to insure proper operation and save lives.

Akron PHCCChapter President: Tim Frecka, Frecka, Inc [email protected]

Executive Secretary: Mary Williams [email protected]

Central Ohio PHCCChapter President: Rodger Sweitzer, Baumann [email protected]

Secretary/Treasurer: Mike [email protected]

Cincinnati Master Plumbers AssociationChapter President: Jeff Heger, Nixco [email protected]

Executive Director: Joyce Frank [email protected]

Dayton PHCCChapter President: Mike Waker, Waker Plumbing937-434-2678

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Secretary: Greg Eisenhart, Sanford Plumbing & Supply 330-386-5191 [email protected]

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Executive Secretary: Debbie [email protected]

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There are seven local chapters affiliated with PHCC Ohio: Akron, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, Eastern Ohio, Northeast Ohio and Stark County. PHCC Ohio and our local chapters are affiliated with the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors national association. Together our Associations (local, state and national) form one of the nation’s largest and strongest trade organizations and they comprise the only organization working around the clock exclusively in the interest of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors.

On August 17, Akron PHCC and Stark County PHCC members attended an Akron Aero’s game attended by over 100 members, their families and friends.



PHCC has been working with Ohio’s Chief Plumbing Official, Ralph Reeb, and the State of Ohio regarding concerns about the Ohio Plumbing Code. In particular,

the focus has been on the lack of direct involvement of the plumbing industry in the code change process.

PHCC Ohio has created a Code Committee (Ron Schmitt, Herman Bohinc, Drew Neiman, Dana Williams, Rodger Sweitzer, Joe Schmitt and Jeff Heger) to work with the state, offer ideas and give input to the code change process.

PHCC needs your feedback. Please take a moment to send your concerns and/or

problems that you have experienced with the Ohio Plumbing Code. Concerns could include clarity and interpretation issues, or items that should be included or excluded (i.e. circuit vents, air admittance valves and shower drains). We would like to put together a “Top 10” list to submit before the end of the year.

Please share this email with your colleagues so that they will offer ideas and provide guidance for our industry. Thanks for your assistance in this matter. We will keep you posted on the results.

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Akron PHCC Mary Williams, Exec Secy 2278 Samira Rd Stow, OH [email protected]

CMPA Joyce Frank, Executive Manager11020 Southland Rd Cincinnati, OH 45240 [email protected]

Dayton Association PHCC Theresa Engler, Exec MgrP.O. Box 292098Dayton, OH [email protected]

NEOMPHCC Debbie Tittl, Exec Secy18685 Jackson DrChagrin Falls, OH [email protected]

PHCC of Central Ohio Mike Lauber, Secy/Treas644 Savannah DrColumbus, OH [email protected]

PHCC of Eastern Ohio Liana Driscoll, Treasurer55 Lisbon StCanfield, OH [email protected]

Stark Association PHCC David Keister, Secretary1215 Aurora Rd NEMinerva, OH [email protected]

PHCC OhioRocco Fana, Jr. Executive Director20040 Carolyn AveRocky River, OH [email protected]

4 Aces Sanitation Service, Inc.Timothy J. Johnson2500 Oxford State RdMiddletown, OH 45044513-422-2772

A. All Valley PlumbingJim Kroeger110 E Mechanic StReading, OH 45215513-733-3311

A. J. Parker Plbg. & Htg. Inc.Paul Jacobs3919 Erie StWilloughby, OH 44094440-942-3800

A. J. Stockmeister, Inc.Seth Stockmeister976 E Main StJackson, OH 45640740-286-2106

AAA Flexible Pipe Cleaning Corp.Ernest B. Fisco7277 Bessemer AveCleveland, OH 44127216-341-2900

Ace Bros. Plumbing Co. Inc.Eddie Rickenbacke PO Box 26253Akron, OH 44319330-773-1761

Adleta Plumbing Service, Inc.Rick Adleta5629 Indian Hill CtHamilton, OH 45011513-646-4595

Advanced Plumbing Services LTDMike Musci648 N Main StAkron, OH 44310330-535-2828

Alphonso & Son, Inc. Vince Del Prete 25057 Broadway AveOakwood Village, OH 44146440-232-1418

Anderson Hills Plumbing, Inc.Ernie, Jack & Ralph Vilardo6229 Beechmont AveCincinnati, OH 45230513-232-3821

Applied Mechanical ServicesDrew Mitakides12082 Champion WyCincinnati, OH 45241513-825-1800

Approved Plumbing Co.Dennis M. Schlekie770 Ken Mar Ind. PkwyBroadview Hts, OH 44147440-526-2905

Arcade Plumbing, Inc.Charles Laug5108 Grossepointe LnCincinnati, OH 45238513-451-4227

Archer Plumbing Co., Inc.Alan Cohen1003 Kieley PlCincinnati, OH 45217513-641-0020

ARS - Rescue RooterJason Norris3050 Switzer AveColumbus, OH 43219614-475-7071

ARS Plumbing & Rescue Rooter Michael Zenker Sr.4547 Hinckley Ind. Pkwy, Ste BCleveland, OH 44109216-214-3603

B & B Mechanical Services Inc.Bill Williams / Bryan Kenny2861 Sidney AveCincinnati, OH 45225513-353-3370

Barleys Heating & Air ConditioningEldon Barley7415 Middlebranch Rd NECanton, OH 44721330-497-0380

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Baum Plumbing & Heating Inc.Mark Armstrong1012 W Tuscarawas StCanton, OH 44702330-456-3466

Baumann PlumbingRodger Sweitzer22 Westerville SqWesterville, OH 43081614-888-2411

Beckley Plumbing & HeatingDick Beckley819 Kilbourne StBellevue, OH 44811419-483-2870

Beery PlumbingAaron Beery9878 Steiner RdRittman, OH 44270330-927-6926

Bemer Plumbing CompanyDaniel P. Bemer Sr.6791 Stroud RdMiddleburg Hts, OH 44130216-676-8504

Ben Franklin Plumbing & DeBord’s One HourDennis Kratochvil12043 Mayfield RdChardon, OH 44024440-286-6002

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CHAPTER EXECUTIVES


Bob Wolfer Plumbing Co., Inc.Norman R. Wolfer6740 Clough PikeCincinnati, OH 45244513-231-4438

C & D Mechanical Inc.Ken Meyer7600 Production DrCincinnati, OH 45237513-574-4699

C. J. Hughes & Sons Plumbing, Inc.Howard Hughes250 Security DrFairfield, OH 45014513-874-3456

C. Lee Plumbing Services, LLCChris LeePO Box 2415Stow, OH 44224330-762-0100

Calla Plumbing Co.Patrick M. Calla5605 Foley RdCincinnati, OH 45238513-451-9361

Canton Stark County Sewer & Drain dba Roto-RooterJohn Stepowoy, General Mgr6742 Wise Ave NWNorth Canton, OH 44720330-488-7878

Carr Electric, Heating & CoolingKenneth E. Carr3943 Demarc CtCincinnati, OH 45248513-574-3753

Ciro’s Sewer Cleaning, Inc.Ciro Grandini Jr.37100 Research DrEastlake, OH 44095440-942-6867

Classic Plumbing ProfessionalsJames P. Hargis4636 Shepler Church Ave SWCanton, OH 44706330-456-6697

Coblentz Plumbing, Inc.Wendell Coblentz13014 Lake Ave NE, Ste 100Hartville, OH 44632330-877-8989

Conrad’s Precision PlumbingKyle Conrad1886 Gingerich St NEHartville, OH 44632330-877-6369

Corsillo Plumbing & SewerCleaning Co.Drew Corsillo23850 St Clair AveEuclid, OH 44117440-461-2200

D & A Plumbing & HeatingEric D. SeifertPO Box 1017Uniontown, OH 44685-1017330-499-8733

D & L Plumbing Service Inc.Dan Voight5495 Studebaker RdTipp City, OH 45371937-667-1712

D. McIntosh Plumbing & Drain Srvs LLCDennis McIntosh10581 Pottinger RdCincinnati, OH 45251513-742-3410

Dick Esser Plumbing & HeatingJim Esser1138 Lexington AveLorain, OH 44052440-246-5594

Dick Scott Plumbing, Inc.Richard A. Scott619 Delhi AveCincinnati, OH 45204513-921-2254

DiFranco Plumbing Co. dba Adelmo’s Elec. Sewer CleaningJoseph DiFranco4917 Van Epps RdCleveland, OH 44131216-641-2300

Dupps Plumbing, Inc.Jim Dupps29 Standen Dr, #106Hamilton, OH 45105513-874-8899

Eckel Plumbing CompanyWm. E. EckelPO Box 204Harrison, OH 45030812-637-5800

Ed’s HVAC Plumbing ElectricMike Kiminas4025 Gibson DrTipp City, OH 45371937-667-6713

Edwards Plumbing & Heating Inc.Galen T. Edwards1577 Chardon RdEuclid, OH 44117216-531-1721

Elite Plumbing Co.Robert B. Kiefer1573 Claretta DrCincinnati, OH 45231513-729-0713

Elliott and Bradley Plumbing, Inc.Donald Elliott10030 Windisch RdWest Chester, OH 45069513-772-0050

Feichtner Bros. Plumbing Co.Richard Feichtner4407 Kemper AveSt. Bernard, OH 45217513-242-2400

Feldkamp Enterprises, Inc.Jack Rahn3642 Muddy Creek RdCincinnati, OH 45238513-347-4500

Ferguson Brothers Htg & Plbg Randy FergusonPO Box 9127Huntington, WV 25704304-522-8371

Ferretti Plumbing & HeatingBob Ferretti6638 Commonwealth BlvdParma Hts, OH 44130440-842-3000

Fetz Plumbing-Heating & A/CRobert D. Fetz Jr.PO Box 516Urbana, OH 43078937-652-1136

Finley Plumbing Inc.Timothy FinleyPO Box 1317Norton, OH 44203330-825-7049

Flow-Rite Plumbing Inc.Daniel L. Bauer3330 Van Zandt DrCincinnati, OH 45211513-383-4242

Frank Niesen Co., TheFrank G. Niesen IV500 W Sharon RdCincinnati, OH 45240513-541-4444

Frecka, Inc.Rick Frecka1770 Newberry StCuyahoga Falls, OH 44221330-928-9230

Fred A. Nemann Co.Fred Nemann, Jr.6480 Bender RdCincinnati, OH 45233513-467-9400

G & K Plumbing Company, Inc.James H. Wilson2255 Florence AveCincinnati, OH 45206513-751-1107

G & R Plumbing, Inc. Randy Partin562 Clough PikeCincinnati, OH 45245513-528-5151

G. W. Gill Plumbing & HeatingGerry Gill80 W GraceBedford, OH 44146440-439-4417

G. W. Hesse Plumbing ServiceGerald Hesse8617 Livingston RdCincinnati, OH 45251513-385-7766

Geiler Company, TheReid Geiler6561 Glenway AveCincinnati, OH 45211513-574-1200

Gil Ruehl Mechanical Inc.Gil Ruehl5736 Springdale RdCincinnati, OH 45247513-385-3850


Grabill Plumbing & Heating, Inc.Luke Grabill10235 Manchester Ave SWBeach City, OH 44608330-756-2075

Gus Lewin Plumbing Co.Gus Lewin, Jr. 4312 Watterson StCincinnati, OH 45227513-271-0866

H & S Plumbing Inc.Randall L. Shoup5590 W Kessler Cowlesville RdWest Milton, OH 45383937-836-8725

H. E. Neumann CompanyDon A. WagenheimPO Box 6208 / 92 16th StWheeling, WV 26003304-232-3040

Haas Plumbing & Heating, Inc.Jay Haas Jr.377 Beaumont DrFairlawn, OH 44333330-666-8630

Haberek Plumbing & HeatingJames Haberek5180 W 164th StBrookpark, OH 44142216-433-7774

Haft Plumbing Co.Rick Haft6003 Harrison AveCincinnati, OH 45248513-661-8745

Halpin Plumbing, Inc.Joe Halpin 747 Reinhold DrCincinnati, OH 45237513-631-2001

Harner Plumbing, Inc.Raymond Harner2480 Bartlett RdMantua, OH 44255330-626-5551

Hartville PlumbingCurtis Coblentz880 Sunnyside St SWHartville, OH 44632330-877-3133

Helmes Plumbing Inc.Michael J. Helmes425 Anderson Ferry RdCincinnati, OH 45238513-922-3761

Herrmann Plumbing Co., Inc.Kim J. Herrmann8256 Clara AveCincinnati, OH 45239513-931-2830

Hofmann CorporationPeter Renuart26052 Center Ridge RdWestlake, OH 44145440-871-3000

Holt MechanicalMichael Smith137 Patti DrWesterville, OH 43081614-901-8020

Holtmeier Plumbing Co., Inc.Andrew T. Holtmeier6310 Madison RdCincinnati, OH 45227513-271-2273

Houston Plumbing & Htg., Inc.Rick Houston724 Montgomery Rd NENewark, OH 43055740-763-3961

Howerton Plumbing, Inc.Dean Howerton2367 S Dixie DrKettering, OH 45409937-293-5534

J & H Mechanical Inc.John Hudek669 Bauer RdSomerville, OH 45064513-726-4745

J. P. Plumbing, Inc.James A. Pezzano6676 SR 45, PO Box 316Lisbon, OH 44432330-424-0054

J. R. Sbrocco Plumbing Inc.John R. SbroccoPO Box 43354Richmond Heights, OH 44143440-278-4151

Jarvis Mechanical ConstructorsJeff Jarvis803 US Hwy 50Milford, OH 45150513-831-0055

Jeff Bernhardt PlumbingJeff Bernhardt6000 Gaines RdCincinnati, OH 45247513-923-2335

Jensen-Reiche Plumbing & Htg Craig PalmerPO Box 2546Stow, OH 44224330-297-7122

Jim Neltner PlumbingJim Neltner635 W Johns Hill RdWilder, KY 41076606-441-6495

Jim the Plumber LLCJim EvansPO Box 36222Cincinnati, OH 45236513-731-0602

Joe Kimball Plumbing LLCJoseph Kimball2741 Israel Somers RdCamden, OH 45311937-533-7075

Joe Klosterman Plumbing, Inc.Joseph H. Klosterman7534 Fairwayglen DrCincinnati, OH 45248513-353-2956

Joe Schmitt & Sons Plbg. & Htg.Joseph Schmitt500 Alta Ave, PO Box 237Englewood, OH 45322937-836-3086

Johnson’s Plumbing & Heating Heath J. Johnson, Pres.1840 Otsego AveCoshocton, OH 43812740-622-4438

KALON, LLCdba Kettering-Oakwood PlumbingClaude Hatfield4370 Tonawanda TrailBeavercreek, OH 45430937-429-3386

Keister Plumbing & Htg., Inc.David A. Keister1215 Aurora Rd NEMinerva, OH 44657330-895-4256

Ken Neyer Plumbing, Inc.Ken Neyer4895 SR 128Cleves, OH 45002513-353-3311

Kerlin CompanyJohn F. Kerlin11976 Tramway DrCincinnati, OH 45241513-563-4552

Komar Plumbing Co. Inc.James Grantz49 Roche WyYoungstown, OH 44512330-758-5073

Kralik Plumbing & Htg.Tod Kralik660 Lyonswood DrHinckley, OH 44233216-314-0257

Kramer Plumbing Co., Inc.Brian Wm. KramerPO Box 549Addyston, OH 45001513-353-1936

Larkin Plumbing Inc.Jeff LarkinPO Box 255Miamitown OH 45041513-922-3988

Litts PlumbingJerry Payner6510 Pearl RdParma Hts, OH 44130440-884-4600

Lott’s Plumbing & HeatingMarkus Lott2750 Dorman DrPortsmouth, OH 45662740-353-5087

Lou Carbone Plumbing & Htg, Inc.Larry Carbone1414 Niles Cortland RdNiles, OH 44446330-652-1441



McAtee LLC Plbg & ExcavatingChris Hanes2165 S James RdColumbus, OH 43232614-252-9400

McHugh’s Plumbing Inc.Bob McHugh8018 Wilson Mills RdChesterland, OH 44026440-729-9777

McIntire PlumbingDoug McIntire842 Cookson Ave SENew Philadelphia, OH 44663330-339-1539

Mechanical Systems of DaytonSteve Storck4401 Springfield StDayton, OH 45431937-254-3235

Midwestern Plumbing ServiceGene Hehemann3984 Bach Buxton RdAmelia, OH 45102513-753-0050

Miracle Plg, Heating & Cooling Steven J. Brown2121 Whipple Ave NWCanton, OH 44708330-477-2402

MJ Baumann Co., Inc.Lawrence F. Irwin6400 Broughton AveColumbus, OH 43213614-759-7100

Monroe Plumbing Inc.Keith Monroe16675 W Park CircleChagrin Falls, OH 44023440-708-0006

Neff Company, Inc., TheLiana M. Driscoll55 Lisbon StCanfield, OH 44406330-533-5559

Niehaus Plumbing, Inc.Ted SwisshelmPO Box 490Felicity, OH 45120513-321-2867

Nieman Plumbing, Inc.Drew Nieman2030 Stapleton CtCincinnati, OH 45240513-851-5588

Nixco Plumbing Inc.Jeff Heger 281 US Route 42Mason, OH 45040513-398-5907

Norhio Plumbing, Inc.Herman Bohinc11342 Chamberlain RdAurora, OH 44202330-562-9671

Ohio Heating & RefrigerationSam GoldsteinPO Box 91203Columbus, OH 43209614-863-6666

Paley Plumbing & Heating Co. David Paley23524 Miles RdCleveland, OH 44128216-663-5090

Perry Kelly Plumbing, Inc.Perry Kelly4498 Mt. Carmel-Tabasco RdCincinnati, OH 45244513-528-6554

Petit Plumbing, Inc.Robert Petit2091 Green Pine DrCincinnati, OH 45231513-931-5191

Plum Perfect PlumbingRobert P. Schneider5990 Winton RdFairfield, OH 45014513-874-7586

Plumbing Source Inc., TheGreg Faustina5042 CorbinBedford Hts., OH 44128216-365-0600

Portage Plumbing & Heating, Inc.Robert G. Palmer9657 SR 43Streetsboro, OH 44241330-626-3404

R & R Holding Co. LLCR. Lyn NislyPO Box 1087Uniontown, OH 44685330-305-1956

R & T Schneider Plumbing, IncThomas R Schneider7867 FoxtrotNorth Bend, OH 45052513-941-6851

R. L. S. Plumbing, LTDRobert Schlueter9835 Lakeview DrCincinnati, OH 45231513-521-7586

R. L. Winfield, Inc.Rae L. Winfield3874 Ridge Rd NECortland, OH 44410330-638-5295

R. T. Hampton Plumbing & Htg Dennis Elliott226 W Maple StNorth Canton, OH 44720330-494-6743

Rader & Son PlumbingPaul Rader171 Gregory LnHamilton, OH 45013513-894-7162

Rambo-Westendorf Plumbing Inc.Kenneth E. Westendorf987 Pruden AveDayton, OH 45403937-253-7878

Ray Jacobs Plumbing CompanyRaymond Jacobs5181 Shelby LnLiberty Twp.,OH 45044-9432513-777-8604

Reilly Plumbing Co., Inc.Mike P. Reilly5617 Muddy Creek RdCincinnati, OH 45238513-922-6327

Reliable Plumbing & Heating Inc.Tony Burgei205 W. Second StDelphos, OH 4583419-695-2921

Rich Holthaus Plumbing Co.Chris M. Holthaus503 W Benson StCincinnati, OH 45215513-761-1238

Ritter Plumbing Co, Inc.John L. Ritter354 Carr DrBrookville, OH 45309937-833-6514

Robert Jones Plumbing, Inc.Robert Jones6071 SR 128Cleves, OH 45002513-353-2230

Roman Plumbing CompanyScott Kocher / Doug Kocher2411 Shepler Church SWCanton, OH 44706330-455-5155

Roto-Rooter ServicesBrian Roeder2549 Stanley AveDayton, OH 45404937-496-3980

Rupp Plumbing & HeatingEdward Rupp14639 County Road StLyons, OH 43533419-337-0867

Russell Plumbing Inc.Steve Russell8181 Camargo RdCincinnati, OH 45243513-561-2888

Sam’l Beresford Plumbing Co., Inc.Tom Beresford6225 Montgomery RdCincinnati, OH 45213513-631-3395

Sanford Plumbing LLCGreg Eisenhart1725 Pennsylvania AveEast Liverpool, OH 43920330-386-5191

Sarver Plumbing Inc.Phillip JonesPO Box 397, 3359 Schnorf Jones RdArcanum, OH 45304937-947-2200


Schlueter Plumbing, Inc.Joseph C. Schlueter2533 E Sharon RdSharonville, OH 45241513-771-7588

Schott Plumbing, Inc.Mark Mitchell2551 Lance DrDayton, OH 45409937-299-7751

Servizzi & Knabe PlumbingTom Knabe5406 Douglas Fir CtCincinnati, OH 45247513-541-2400

Shearer Plumbing & Htg Co.Glenn Shearer910 Center StBryan, OH 43506419-636-1751

Shuman, Inc.Jack ShumanPO Box 373 / 28 Castle DriveMunroe Falls, OH 44262330-688-2322

Silver Creek Plumbing CompanyRussell HammelPO Box 245Garrettsville, OH 44231330-527-4819

Staples Plumbing Inc.Jim Schwartz9808 SR 43Streetsboro, OH 44241330-626-1676

Stebbins Plumbing & HeatingBruce A. Stebbins621 E Dixie DrW. Carrollton, OH 45449937-859-4534

Steve Hattersley PlumbingSteven Hattersley9510 Yellowwood DrCincinnati, OH 45251513-385-3789

Steve Jerome Plumbing Inc.Steve Jerome6204 S Applecross RdCleveland, OH 44143440-473-1152

Swan Plbg/Htg & Elec. Co., Inc.Paul K. Swan3874 Broadview RdRichfield, OH 44286330-659-6233

Ted Strobel PlumbingTed StrobelPO Box 450 / 350 Shelly DrBatavia, OH 45103513-732-9144

Terra Plumbing LLCMichael LauberPO Box 28051Columbus, OH 43228614-607-6360

The Gehlfuss Co. Inc.dba Carl DiFranco & SonBill Gehlfuss4176 GreenvaleSouth Euclid, OH 44121216-382-0250

The Service ProsKelly R. Herrmann4480 Lake Forest Dr, Ste 304Cincinnati, OH 45242513-793-1900

Thomas H. Matson & Son PlbgSam Matson1811 West Galbraith RdCincinnati, OH 45239513-931-3589

Thompson Plbg, Htg & CoolingRick Robinson / Wesley Holm6 N Commerce DrCincinnati, OH 45215513-587-2847

Thornton & Son, LLCJim Thornton1005 N Meridian RdYoungstown, OH 44509330-793-9768

Todd R. Pippenger & SonTodd PippengerPO Box 1289Warren, OH 44482330-393-4726

Tony & Son Plumbing Co.Tony Ferretti, Jr.5308 Cortland Reserve DrN. Royalton, OH 44133440-582-1111

V. A. Conkey Company, Inc.Ed Conkey1701 Joseph Lloyd PkwyWilloughby, OH 44094216-269-5555

Viox Services, Inc.Ed Houston15 W Voorhees StCincinnati, OH 4521513-679-3256

VIP Plumbing, Inc.Paul J. Episcopo14600 S Industrial Ave, Unit HMaple Hts, OH 44137216-581-5731

Von Deylen Plbg. & Htg.Randall L. Fisher116 E Clinton StNapoleon, OH 43545419-592-4756

Waker Plumbing, Inc.Mike Waker1760 E David RdKettering, OH 45440937-434-2678

Wat-Kem Mechanical, Inc.Steve Guy / David Wolfe2755 S County R 25ATroy, OH 45373937-573-3072

Weatherking Htg & Air Cond.Raj Rai51 Meadow Ln #ENorthfield, OH 44067330-908-0281

Whitt, Inc. dba Whitt PlumbingRichard Whitt1152 Ferris RdAmelia, OH 45102513-753-7707

Wiemels-Hiros Plumbing Co.Joseph Hiros 6419 Lorain AveCleveland, OH 44111 16-251-3283

Wm. R. Becker Plumbing, Inc.David C. Becker1019 Paxton Lake DrLoveland, OH 45140513-831-4696

Zernechel Plumbing & Heating Co.Albert / Scott Zernechel6080 Wiclif NECanton, OH 44721330-492-7744

Zins Plumbing, Inc.Ronald A. Zins3827 Spring Grove AveCincinnati, OH 45223513-681-2501

Zoellner Plumbing Co.John Zoellner Jr.1105 Ogontz StSandusky, OH 44870419-625-9640


Output Sales Corp.Richard G. Hildebrand119 Hunt Valley RdNew Kensington, PA 15068724-334-5600

Pickrel Bros., Inc.Thomas R. Pickrel901 S Perry StDayton, OH 45402937-461-5960

R. L. Deppmann CompanyDavid Dyer6910 Treeline Dr, Ste ABrecksville, OH 44141440-526-2439

Rheem Water HeatingJerry Wolens69 Valley Brook BlvdHinckley, OH 44233330-273-9882

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Richard Lerch830 S Columbus St at R. 33Lancaster, OH 43130740-653-8292

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Rick Brown30 W Fifth StMansfield, OH 44902419-524-3012

Robertson Heating Supply Co.John Vasey129 Butte St, PO Box 397Steubenville, OH 43952740-283-3368

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Jim Meyers1400 Home AveAkron, OH 44310330-633-0990

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Brian Wright860 Freeway Dr S.Columbus, OH 43229614-888-1332

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Rod Robertson1908 Superior StSandusky, OH 44870419-626-0335

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Dan Lowery1711 6th Street S WCanton, OH 44706330-456-4304

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Don Tarolli1290 Crescent StYoungstown, OH 44502330-743-1143

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Rick Perkins2106 Great Trail DrWooster, OH 44691330-262-3300

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Marvin Shipley701 N Underwood DrZanesville, OH 43701740-452-9417

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Scott RobertsonPO Box 2448 / 2155 W Main StAlliance, OH 44601330-821-9180

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Craig Roudebush524 Bowers Ave NWNew Philadelphia, OH 44663330-343-3011

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Greg Harsar5301 Evergreen PkwySheffield Village, OH 44054440-934-0059

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Dennis Bowsher512 W High StLima, OH 45801419-228-2261

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Rankin Walkup3243 Frenchmens Rd Toledo, OH 43607419-531-3862

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Clay Dill6065 Towpath DrValley View, OH 44125216-328-2979

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Kevin DuroPO Box 2448 / 2155 W.Main StAlliance, OH 44601330-821-9180

Robertson Heating Supply Co.Jerry Hollback501 Gaston AveEast Liverpool, OH 43920330-386-6542

Wolff Bros. Supply Inc.Brian Pekala6078 Wolff RdMedina, OH 44256330-225-2240

Wolverine Brass, Inc.Chris Pellegrino165 Oak Dr NWNorth Canton, OH 44720330-323-1973

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

APHC Backflow SchoolFrank Czako684 Colony DrWesterville, OH 43081614-891-9546

Boyd Lofgren & Co.Eric Lofgren601 Hanford DrHighland Hts, OH 44143440-442-0080

BWA South Co., Inc.Bob Armbruster4501 Sutphen CtHilliard, OH 43026614-876-2477

Champion Pump CompanyJeff HawksP.O Box 528Ashland, OH 44805419-281-4500

CPI MarketingStan Stewart2625 Willow Glen RdHilliard, OH 43026888-777-1645

Curnayn Sales Inc.Bob Curnayn14210 Foltz PkwyStrongsville, OH 44149440-846-1280

Famous SupplyTom Krejci PO Box 1889Akron, OH 44309330-762-9621

Federated InsuranceKyle JulsethPO Box 328 / 121 E Park SqOwatonna, MN 55060507-455-5368

Glentronics, Inc. / PHCC Pro Series PumpsJerry Morris 645 Heathrow DrLincolnshire, IL 60069847-415-6400

Great Lakes Sales CompanyDavid Murman20525 Center Ridge Rd, Ste 350Cleveland, OH 44116 440-356-9200

J. Davis Sales & Assoc. LLCJeff Davis5293 Eberly RdAtwater, OH 44201330-947-2038

Keeping Score, Inc.Michael A. Bohinc, CPA19111 Brookfield DrAuburn Twp., OH 44023440-708-2583

HONORARY & RETIRED MEMBERS

H. Clark Armstrong9690 East 77th DrCambridge, OH 43725

William Becker481 Vinegarten Dr.Cincinnati, OH 45255

Bill Case7001 Dawson Rd Cincinnati. OH 45243

Bill Hagedorn10204 Fisher Ave.Tampa, FL 33619

James HansbauerPO Box 366Milford, OH 45150

Robert Hendershot2526 46th St NECanton, OH 44705

Carl Hollar34 N 34th StNewark, OH 43055

Paul Hood392 N Munroe RdTallmadge, OH 44278

John R. Horger7760 Georgetown St NELouisville, OH 44641

James Lavelle3459 E 52nd PlCleveland, OH 44127

Karl D. Ruch5376 Oakmont CtNorth Port, FL 34287

Ted Shuman3969 Stow RdStow, OH 44224

Jack Sponseller4561 Saint James Circle NWCanton, OH 44708

Joe Stebbins2240 BeauviewMiamisburg, OH 45342

Phillip WamplerPO Box 337Tipp City, OH 45371

Rich Wuellner800 E 12th AveColumbus, OH 43211

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James Allison deceased C.C. Dewstoe deceased Lewis Poplowski deceased William G. Wacker deceased Eb Ellen deceased R.B. Moodle deceased Harry Cahill 1907-08 deceased A.C. Eynon 1908-09 deceased Walter Kirn 1909-10 deceased Davis H. Roberts 1910-11 deceased Frank S. Prior 1911-12 deceased J.J. Vogelpohl 1912-13 deceased James A. Wood 1913-14 deceased William Haas 1914-15 deceased Charles W. Wilson 1615-16 deceased Fred Sponseller 1916-17 deceased Edward H. Morgan 1917-18 deceased Harvey Desormoux 1918-19 deceased Harry S. Smith 1919-20 deceased John F. Drees 1920-21 deceased Arthur W. Reynolds 1921-22 deceased H.W. Eckhardt 1922-23 deceased Charles Ridenour 1923-24 deceased Edward Frank 1924-25 deceased James Kewley 1925-26 deceased Arthur W. Baum 1926-27 deceased William Fischer 1927-28 deceased Frank C. Clemens 1928-29 deceased William Rowland 1929-30 deceased Edward D. Maurer 1930-31 deceased William H. Grabowsky 1931-32 deceased Edward Kleine 1932-33 deceased William Schneider 1933-34 deceased Oliver Hoffmann 1934-35 deceased Howard C. Baker 1935-36 deceased Henry S. Blank 1936-37 Walter E. Eynon 1937-38 Harry M. Wormley 1938-39 deceased William Gesling 1939-40 deceased Neil S. Larson 1940-41 deceased Henry S. Saunders 1941-42 deceased James R. Fitton 1942-43 deceased William P. Leffler 1943-44 deceased William M. Zernechel 1944-45 deceased A. Ellinger 1945-46 deceased P.R. Hollaender 1946-47 deceased Frank C. Bohn 1947-48 deceased A.A. Schmutz 1948-49 deceased Ray L. Gibboney 1949-50 deceased C. Mel Ganger 1950-51 deceased John M. McGowen 1951-52 deceased John D. Jamison 1952-53 Irvin L. Rechkemmer 1953-54 deceased H.J. Vonderheide 1954-55 deceased George F. Thompson 1955-56 deceased George W. Blunt 1956-57 deceased Stephen H. Wiemels 1957-58 deceased

Wilbur J. Wuellner 1958-59 deceased Richard P. Clemens, Sr. 1959-60 Don MacDermid 1960-61 William Zoellner 1961-62 deceased Russell Ferrell 1962-63 H. Clark Armstrong 1963-64 J.H. Soehnlen 1964-65 deceased Thomas W. Crogan, Jr. 1965-66 deceased Eric M. Warburton 1966-67 Ralph E. Smith 1967-68 Norbert C. Guy 1968-69 deceased Floyd Madalinski 1969-70 Carl E. Hollar 1970-71 Mack Koltnow 1971-72 Sam V. Rizzi 1972-73 James M. Lavelle 1973-74 William J. Teepe 1974-75 Jeff L. Barnes 1975-76 Jack L. Sponseller 1976-77 Wilfred Elking 1977-78 Karl D. Ruch 1978-79 William Hagedorn 1979-80 Keith Huffaker 1980-81 John R. Horger 1981-82 Ralph Conti 1982-83 deceased John Mirlisena 1983-84 Al Zernechel 1984-85 Richard Wuellner 1985-86 James Hansbauer 1986-87 Ted Shuman 1987-88 William R. Becker 1988-89 Joseph A. Schmitt 1989-90 Joseph A. Schmitt 1990-91 Herman A. Bohinc 1991-92 Paul Hood 1992-93 Robert Hendershot 1993-94 Phillip H. Wampler 1994-95 Gary L. Horne 1995-96 Richard E. Willkomm 1996-97 deceased Paul K. Swan 1997-98 Tom Crogan, III 1998-99 Joe Stebbins 1999-00 Mike Kolp 2000-01 Robert Palmer 2001-02 Joe Schlueter 2002-03 Doug McIntire 2003-04 Jack Shuman 2004-05 Liana Driscoll 2005-06 Wendell Coblentz 2006-07 Jim Thornton 2007-08 David Keister 2008-09 Greg Faustina 2009-10 Dennis Schlekie 2010-11 Bruce Stebbins 2011-12


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Zone 3Brian NiemanNieman Plumbing, Inc.513-851-5588Fax: 513-851-91042030 Stapleton CtCincinnati, OH [email protected]

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