ASA’s Women in Industry Providing a Strong Platform for Attracting & Engaging Women

ASA’s Women in Industry Division has become a dynamic and growing force, dedicated to elevating the visibility and impact of women professionals in the PHCP-PVF industry. Through its valuable platform for connecting with other driven women, fostering opportunities to network, grow, and leverage educational resources and provide practical guidance, this ASA division is unequaled for both personal and professional growth.  While these benefits have set it apart from other industry efforts that offer women events, the Women in Industry Division takes its value to the next level with the added mission to help the association attract women to the PHCP/PVF industry.
 

For the past decade, one of the Divisions’ core programs is to deliver a multi-day forum geared specifically for women professionals in the PHCP/PVF industry.  ELEVATE, annually attracting over 400 women, presents thought-provoking speakers and topics that are relevant to the career development of women in our industry, making it the industry’s largest gathering of women professionals It continues to grow in importance to both the association and attendees.  According to Eastern Industrials Meagan Owen, "The ASA Women in Industry division plays a vital role in shaping a more vibrant future for our industry. Its efforts reflect ASA’s commitment to promoting progress and serve as a powerful beacon for women considering careers in the industrial sector. Programs like ELEVATE empower women with the tools, mentorship, and confidence to lead—helping them rise, thrive, and transform the industry from within. I have greatly benefited from networking with other women in our industry and creating meaningful relationships that have helped further my career." 
 

Miami was the host city for this year’s ELEVATE which saw 415 women participate in the 12 networking and educational sessions on dynamic topics from Leadership in Times of Change, Setting Boundaries (Work Life Balance), Elevating Your Technology to the popular Best Practices Round Table Session. Topics this year tied into the conference theme: “Flourish Through Change”.
 

Alexis Davis, VP of HR for Rinnai America says “Attracting more women into the industry offers invaluable benefits such as increased profitability and diverse perspectives. Joining Women in Industry has been instrumental in helping me navigate my space in this industry. Women who truly take advantage of the ASA network walk away motivated, confident, and a shared community of powerful women—and men”.
 

Involvement in Women in Industry allows women professionals to:
 

• Build a strong support and network group for professional and personal growth.
• Increase the visibility and impact of women in the PHCP/PVF industry
• Share and learn from valuable resources to succeed in the industry

“The Women in Industry division is an open-minded, empowering group that truly supports women. It’s unlike anything in other industries, and through ELEVATE, we attract, encourage, and retain talented women in plumbing and PVF.” Said Kelsey Richter, Director of Operations for Battersby, Daniels, Azbell
 

Through a company-wide membership, all women within a firm have access to the benefits offered in the division.  For further information about your firm joining ASA’s Women in Industry or how to get your name listed among the more than 1,000 women in the division, Call Leah Lopes at llopes@asa.net