Bethesda, MD – The Plumbing & Hardware Association recently held its 2025 annual conference and trade show in Houston, TX. This year’s event brought together 335 attendees from 166 companies, with 48 Exhibitor booths – Setting a new mark of engagement, notes the organization.
“Going to the 2025 DPHA conference was a great experience. The vibe was very positive and energetic! It was great! It was great to have the opportunity to connect with so many producers and well done and congratulations to all the winners!” Suzie Willford, co-CEO.
The conference opened with a Keynote from Crystal Washington, who challenged the attendees in their future businesses with the combination of technology and authentic human communication, a message that allowed discussions throughout the event.
Among the highlights were all product hours, which allowed attendees to test new products and report on key partnerships. The members of the members are provided with a space for open discussion and solving problems in the resorts on the other side. Please click here.
Along with the conference, DPHA announced its incoming Board of Directors, for a total of two years. Incoming Board President and VP of Lutz Bath & Kitchen, Phil Lutz, who commented, “DPA has been transforming our business, and has given DPHA a very successful university.”
“DPHA has always been where the conversation starts in plumbing and hardware, and this new board is ready to turn up the volume.
In addition, the directors of DPHA 2026-2027 BOODERS BOOD BOOD immediately include NAT MATA President, VP of sales, Barclay products; VP of communications Andrew Moss, VP of Operations, Advance Plumbing & Heating Supply, and VP of Operations Anthony Hajjar, vp of Business, Jaclo.
Directors include: Amy Mack, Western Regional Sales Manager, Franke; Ben Alliser, National Sales Manager, Bocchi; Cameron Vacner, principal, IBANBURY Design Centre; Cynthia Carter, Principal, Next Generation Marketing; Debby Stehr, principal, principal, Stehr Enterprise; Harris Wattles, GM, AMA products; James Dozois, partner, sales group; Jocelyn Hutt, Principal, HUTT Group; Kate Brady, director of Showrooms, general plumbing supply; Lacy Martinez, National Trade Showroom sales, Lixil; Nathanael Chrown, president, Clown Hardware; Patrick Weidl, VP of sales, Thermasol; Richard Campbell, Operations Manager, Renaissance Design Studio; Ryan Paul, Principal, Construction Services, LLC; Traci D’Antoni, Principal, Principal, D’Antoni Sales Group, LLC, and Vik Szemerei, SR. VP Sales, Kingston Copper.
