2025 Next Gen All-Star: Andre Aksoy

Top 20 Under 40 PHCP-PVF Professional

By Natalie Forster, Editorial Director

Image courtesy of Andre Aksoy

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

It is about to be my fourth year.

What drew you into the industry?

I started as a showroom consultant, and I wanted to help people put together their dream bathroom/kitchen.

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

Cultivating relationships with new people and the social aspect of networking.

What motivates you every day?

Living a fulfilling life, friends and family, and my passions.

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

We are definitely an essential business, it's so interesting to never really think about your shower and plumbing until you become a part of the industry.

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

Starting my career with Gerber and becoming a factory rep.

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

I love to paint and travel. I have been to every continent except Antarctica and have visited over 25+ countries.

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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.