Next Gen All Star: Josh Golgowski

By Natalie Forster, Editorial Director, Nicole Krawcke

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Josh Golgowski

AGE: 39

COMPANY: APR SUPPLY

TITLE: REGIONAL BRANCH MANAGER

How long have you been in the PHCP-PVF industry?

Will be 10 years next year.

What drew you into the industry?

The people at APR Supply. I grew up in the town where the company started, knew the family. In the interview process our EVP Dave Robinson made a big impression.

What is the most rewarding aspect of working in the industry?

It’s an honest, down-to-earth business selling products people need, and you have to be pretty smart to be profitable. I like that challenge.

What motivates you every day?

I’m competitive.

What is one thing you wish more people knew/understood about the PHCP-PVF industry?

The big challenge recently has been regulatory change. I wish lawmakers better understood the impact of their decisions on our industry and the average family.

What has been your proudest moment in your career so far?

We recently transformed our distribution center operation, moving into a new building and implementing new warehouse management software. There were some moments of real crisis. I spent a number of months away from my normal job working on the transition. Overcoming those challenges was the most rewarding time in my career.

What is one thing most people don’t know about you?

I’ve caught more fish than you. I also got 1st Place Regional Chorus Bass I in 2001 and went to states.

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Natalie Forster is the director of communications for the American Supply Association (ASA), where she leads the association's public and media relations strategy, social media efforts, and member-focused online and print communications. Prior to joining ASA, she was the Editorial Director of Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times. Before that, she served as an editor and digital content director for Southern Trade Publications, a publishing company focused on the PHCP trades and real estate industries. Natalie holds a bachelor's degree in communication studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Nicole Krawcke is the former Chief Editor of Plumbing & Mechanical. She joined BNP Media in 2014 and served as Web Editor and Business Management Editor of The ACHR NEWS. Prior to joining BNP, she worked at Patch.com, a hyper-local news platform focused on community journalism. She has 10 plus years of writing and editing experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Michigan State University.