Next Gen All Star: Chloe LeBleu

By Natalie Forster, Editorial Director, Nicole Krawcke

SHT 0923 NGAS LeBleu Feat Slide1 1170x658

Chloe LeBleu

AGE: 34

COMPANY: TEXAS PIPE FAMILY OF COMPANIES

TITLE: MARKETING MANAGER

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

Five years and eight months, all with Texas Pipe & Supply.

What drew you into the industry?

I began my marketing career in the hospitality industry and was intrigued by the prospect of a 360-degree pivot into PVF with the opportunity at Texas Pipe. PVF distributors and manufacturers impact every facet of modern life, and I was interested to learn more about this world. And it’s not every day as a creative professional that you get to work for a brand with such rich history and 100+ years of commitment to their customers.

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

There is a wealth of hidden opportunity in the PVF industry for creative professionals, who often overlook industrial fields because of the presumption that design, writing, video, and content creation aren’t important factors for these businesses. That can’t be farther from the truth. It has been extremely rewarding to develop a creative career in PVF as it allows me to do what I love and have meaningful impact on our customers’ experience with our brands.

What motivates you every day?

Leading and working alongside the talented members of my Marketing team. It’s inspiring to combine brains, skillsets, and backgrounds to develop unique, creative marketing solutions.

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

I wish the public understood how specialized PHCP-PVF professionals become over the course of their career versus other industries – whether in sales, purchasing, transportation, technicians, engineering, manufacturing, etc. And that so many critical functions of our country rely on these talented individuals knowing their craft and doing it right, and not on computers or algorithms. Trades are vital.

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

A career highlight was launching our website for the Texas Pipe Family of Companies (tpsfamilyco.com) after many months of planning, development, and collaboration.

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

I have fine arts training and make large format oil paintings when I have time.

Looking for a reprint of this article?
From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!

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.