Bill Howe Honored as National PHCC Contractor of the Year

San Diego, October 3, 2011- The National Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) and Delta Faucet Co. honored Bill Howe of Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air as the Delta Plumbing Contractor of the Year Award.  The awards took place at the PHCC National Convention, Connect 2011, in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 23, 2011.  Amber Baynard, Operations Manager, Bill Howe Plumbing, accepted the award on behalf of Bill Howe.

“The PHCC of San Diego is very excited to see Bill Howe recognized with this award,” said Harley Perry, Director, PHCC California State Board.  “Bill is a dedicated leader in the profession and an inspiration to the industry. It is a great honor to have a member of the San Diego Chapter accept this award.”

The Bill Howe Family of Companies is a San Diego-based family-owned and operated plumbing, heating and air conditioning, restoration and water mitigation, and design and remodeling company. Since its inception in 1980, Bill Howe Plumbing, Inc. strived to be San Diego’s most reliable plumbing company. Through high quality work and competitive pricing, Bill Howe Plumbing not only became a company of success stories but also grew into one of San Diego’s largest commercial and residential property services companies.

Bill Howe Plumbing and the Howe family have shown unmatched support for the PHCC of San Diego since 1985. He is also recognized for his personal and professional commitment to upgrading the industry through education.  He understands the need to properly train and educate the next generation of plumbers who will be responsible for the future health and safety of our communities.

Currently, Bill Howe has sponsored 20 students enrolled in the PHCC-SD Apprenticeship Training Program.  Six of these students were also honored at Connect 2011 as recipients of national scholarships from the PHCC Educational Foundation. He is committed to quality and results in training; encouraging classroom education, hands-on work in the PHCC shop training class, combined with real-life experiences in the work field.  He is an excellent mentor to his employees and also to fellow business owners.

Bill Howe is currently serving on the PHCC San Diego Executive Board of Directors as Secretary.  He has served as President of PHCC in 2006-2007, and has served as Vice President, Treasurer, and Board Member for a number of years.  Bill continually contributes in significant ways to the betterment of the industry and sets a positive example of enthusiasm and commitment in the PHCC organization.

About Bill Howe Family of Companies

Bill Howe Family of Companies is comprised of Bill Howe Plumbing, Inc.; Bill Howe Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.; Bill Howe Restoration & Flood Services, Inc; Bill Howe Design & Remodeling, Inc. The family-owned and operated company began in 1980 with the plumbing division and has grown into San Diego County’s largest low-cost one-stop-shop for repairs and installation, offering both residential and commercial services. 9085 Aero Dr. Suite B, San Diego, CA, 92123. Call 1-800-BILL-HOWE because We Know Howe!

About the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors

Established in 1882, PHCC is dedicated to the promotion, advancement, education and training of the industry for the protection of our environment and the health, safety and comfort of society. Its 4,000+ contractor members are guided by the principles of honesty and integrity and follow the highest ethical standards in the industry. For more information about the PHCC, please visit the association website at www.phccweb.org.