Supply House Times Next Gen ALL-STARS

2024 Next Gen All-Star: Brooks Kirby

Top 20 Under 40 PHCP-PVF Professional

By Nicole Krawcke, Natalie Forster, Editorial Director

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

More than nine years.

What drew you into the industry?

I love the fact that the industry is heavily centered around building relationships, both with customers and vendor partners. Growing up I had family and friends in the industry and watching them love what they do every day made me want to be a part of it.

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

Being able to provide solutions to customers knowing that what we do every day is essential to society. The fact that the materials we sell provide safe water or clean air to a home or commercial building is extremely fulfilling.

What motivates you every day?

My family, first and foremost, but a close second would be company success. DSG is a 100% employee-owned company, so knowing that any decisions I make can directly influence our company share price is rewarding and motivating.

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

Just how important this industry is. Without it, our everyday lives would be a lot less comfortable.

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

In early-August a group of 15 employee-owners at DSG, including myself, successfully completed the Lead DSG program conducted by Dale Carnegie. This year-long course was capped off with a 20-minute capstone presentation to our executive leadership team with an idea to help improve our company both operationally and financially.

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

I graduated high school in England!

Why he was chosen as a Next Gen All Star Top 20 Under 40 winner:

With over nine years of experience in the wholesale distribution industry, Brooks joined the DSG team as Business Integration Manager in the summer of 2023. In less than a year, Brooks has successfully led multiple growth projects from inception to completion, allowing DSG to expand our footprint to ultimately help grow the ESOP in our 100% employee owned company. His wide range of industry experience has helped with opening new branches in new markets, segment expansion in current markets, ad moving and upgrading our current facilities in which we operate. With multiple projects in progress, as well as plans for future growth, we expect Brooks to be an important member of our team for many years.

– Anonymous nominator

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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.

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.