Maryland PHCC Spring 2019
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MD <strong>PHCC</strong> - NEW MEMBERS<br />
CONTENTS<br />
Message from the <strong>PHCC</strong> National President Ken Nielsen 6<br />
Message from the <strong>PHCC</strong> National EVP Michael Copp 8<br />
Digital Estate Planning 10<br />
Cyber Security 12<br />
Annual Trade Show & Expo Information 14<br />
OSHA Announces Increased Fines 15<br />
32-Hour Backflow Certification Course 16-17<br />
Plumbing Apprenticeship <strong>2019</strong> Open Enrollment 18<br />
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ADVERTISER SUPPORT<br />
Baltimore Gas and Electric 5<br />
bge.com<br />
Bradford White 2<br />
bradfordwhite.com/infinitiseries<br />
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. 3<br />
charlottepipe.com<br />
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Kolbi Pipe Marker Co. 6<br />
kolbipipemarkers.com<br />
ionTechnologies 7<br />
ionproducts.net<br />
Liberty Pumps 20<br />
libertypumps.com/stormcell<br />
Cover Photo: iStockphoto.com/choicegraphic<br />
Christopher Forman<br />
WRF & Son Plumbing & Heating<br />
Mt. Airy<br />
Senior Editor - Diane P. Kastner<br />
<strong>Maryland</strong> <strong>PHCC</strong> Contractor<br />
Magazine is the official<br />
magazine of The <strong>Maryland</strong><br />
Plumbing-Heating-<br />
Cooling Contractors and<br />
is published four times<br />
annually. The <strong>Maryland</strong><br />
<strong>PHCC</strong> does not necessarily<br />
endorse any of the<br />
companies advertising in this publication or the<br />
views of its writers.<br />
<strong>Maryland</strong> <strong>PHCC</strong> Contractor Magazine<br />
is designed and published by Blue Water<br />
Publishers, LLC. Articles and information<br />
published in this magazine may not be<br />
reproduced without written consent of The<br />
<strong>Maryland</strong> <strong>PHCC</strong> or Blue Water Publishers, LLC.<br />
<strong>Maryland</strong> <strong>PHCC</strong> reserves the right in its sole<br />
discretion to reject advertising that does not<br />
meet <strong>Maryland</strong> <strong>PHCC</strong> qualifications or which<br />
may detract from its business, professional or<br />
ethical standards. The publisher cannot assume<br />
responsibility for claims made by advertisers,<br />
content provided by the editor, or for the opinions<br />
expressed by contributing authors.<br />
For more information on advertising, contact<br />
Eric Johnson, Blue Water Publishers, LLC,<br />
9406 N. 107th St., Milwaukee, WI 53224<br />
414-708-2059 • fax: 414-354-5317<br />
eric@bluewaterpublishers.com<br />
Cummins-Wagner 15<br />
cummins-wagner.com<br />
FastEst Inc. 15<br />
fastest-inc.com<br />
Grundfos 19<br />
grundfos.com<br />
OFFICERS <strong>2019</strong><br />
PRESIDENT<br />
KATHARINE K.<br />
STRADLEY<br />
ELLICOTT CITY, MD<br />
(410) 442-2221<br />
(410) 442-7626 FAX<br />
TREASURER<br />
STEVE M. SCHAEFER<br />
WESTMINSTER, MD<br />
(410) 876-6825<br />
(410) 876-6811 FAX<br />
SECRETARY<br />
RON LLOYD<br />
COLUMBIA, MD<br />
21046<br />
(410) 203-2720<br />
(410) 203-1866 FAX<br />
SERGEANT AT<br />
ARMS<br />
FREDERICK A. WOLF<br />
BALTIMORE, MD<br />
(410) 327-4750<br />
(410) 563-1611 FAX<br />
Rheem 9<br />
rheem.com/combi<br />
T&S Brass 13<br />
tsbrass.com<br />
Taco Comfort Solutions 10-11<br />
TacoComfort.com<br />
DIRECTORS<br />
EDGAR W. ZEPP, IV<br />
CLARKSVILLE, MD<br />
(410) 531-6712<br />
(410) 531-5812 FAX<br />
RON BRYANT<br />
GAITHERSBURG, MD<br />
20879<br />
(301) 670-2700<br />
(301) 670-2720 FAX<br />
CHRIS SAFFER<br />
BALTIMORE, MD<br />
(410) 665-4238<br />
(410) 661-4573 FAX<br />
TIM FELDMAN<br />
ELKRIDGE, MD<br />
(410) 536-5700<br />
APPRENTICESHIP EDUCATION<br />
COUNCIL MEMBERS<br />
STEVEN M. SCHAEFER<br />
ADMINISTRATIVE CHAIR<br />
WESTMINSTER, MD<br />
(410) 876-6825<br />
(410) 857-0011 FAX<br />
RONALD STIEGLER<br />
ELDERSBURG, MD<br />
(410) 876-6825<br />
KATHARINE K. STRADLEY<br />
ELLICOTT CITY, MD<br />
(410) 442-2221<br />
EDGAR W. ZEPP, IV<br />
CLARKSVILLE, MD<br />
(410) 531-6712<br />
(410) 531-5812 FAX<br />
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