Awards

Contractor of the Year Award       Brad Piesco

Brad Piesco receives award in honor of his significant contributions to the association and industry.  Award presented by Michael Delconte, Heating Director of F. W. Webb (right). Accepting the award on Brad's behalf was Marie Piesco.

                  Sinnott Award                     Joe Swan

Joe Swan of Emerson Swan receives award for outstanding and significant contributions to PHCC and industry. Award presented by committee member, Bill Leydon (left). Jim Simas, VP and Sales Manager (right), accepted the award on behalf of Joe Swan.

             Bradford Rose Award             Brian MacDonald

The prestigious Bradford Rose Award was presented to Brian MacDonald (left). This is the highest award that can be given to a PHCC of MA contractor member.  Award presented by committee member, Bill Leydon (right).

New Officers

Ken Nielsen, President of PHCC National, presented the new officers during the President's Banquet.  Members will serve a 2 year term.

Brad Piesco -- President

Brad is the master plumber and corporate license holder for Wiliams Energy in Braintree. He is an active contractor member and instructor of Continuing Education, Hot Work, and Boot Camp. He is also a delegate representing PHCC at the National Legislative Conference in D.C.

Sal DiCarlo -- Vice President

Sal is the master plumber and corporate license holder for Unified Mechanical in Wakefield. He is a Past President of Mystic Valley PHCC Chapter, President's Advisor  and delegate representing PHCC at National Legislative Conference.  Sal adds a high level expertise of the HVAC industry.

Frank Monroe -- Treasurer

Frank is a master plumber and representative for contractor member, Superior Plumbing in Westwood.  He is PHCC of MA Past President of and recipient of Bradford Rose and Contractor of the Year awards.  Frank provides a wealth of experience stemming from his many years of service to PHCC of MA.

John Cersosimo -- President's Advisor

John is the master plumber and President of Central Plumbing in Wakefield. He is past President of PHCC of MA and recipient of two prestigious awards,Bradford Rose and Contractor of the Year.  John provides great leadership as member of the PHCC Board of Directors and Executive Committee.

Ken Nielsen-PHCC National Vice President

A longtime PHCC member, Ken served as PHCC of MA President and Trade Show Committee Chairman.

President of the New England Council and Zone Director for New England, Ken also served on numerous PHCC National Committees, and as a judge for the HVAC Apprentice Contest.

Ken strongly believes in the need to attract more HVAC contractors to PHCC:  "More plumbers are now doing HVAC work, so they will need a place to look to for assistance in adding this field to their businesses."  This objective is part of the current PHCC National strategic plan.

Scholarships

PHCC of MA awarded $23,000 in scholarships to students nominated by PHCC of MA members.

McGlame Wordell Scholarship

Jan Eljaszuk, Peterson School, $1,000

Daniel McAuliffe, Mass Maritime Academy, $2,500

Richard J. Bilo Scholarship

Sean Doughty, Northeast Metropolitan, $1,000

Ryan Flanagan, The Plumbing Academy, $1,000

Fran Williams Memorial Scholarship

Shannon Treacy, Elon University, $1,000

PHCC of MA  Scholarships, recipients awarded $1,000

Cameron Barre, Porter & Chester

Andrew DiCarlo, Wentworth Institute

Nina DeCarlo, Southern NH University

Nicholas Dill, The Plumbing Academy

Gavin Dunkelberger, University of Tampa

Ian Dunkelberger, Engineering

Erin Hanley, Quincy College

Kevin Hegarty, UMass

Maeve Lally, Montserrat College of Art

Michael Lepine, The Plumbing Academy

Avery Leydon, UMass-Lowell

Kylie Leydon, Salem State University

Madison McAuliffe, Connecticut College

Sasha Trabane, Central MA Tech

Brendan Treacy, Salve Regina University

Kaia Whiteley, Purdue University

Nathan Whiteley, Michigan State