Phil Hotarek is currently Vice President of Lutz Plumbing Inc., a San Francisco-based service and retail plumbing company, and the President-Elect of the Decorative Plumbing and Hardware Association (DPHA). With a background in business management and a passion for leadership development, he bridges operational expertise with strategic industry engagement. He also served on the Board of Directors for PHCC, working to elevate standards across the plumbing and HVAC professions. Before entering the industry, he competed in NCAA and professional ice hockey, bringing a team-first mindset and competitive edge to his current leadership roles.
Consolidation has reshaped the landscape, with independent showrooms and manufacturers being acquired by larger entities, and mega-shows growing so vast that our niche risks being overshadowed. Amid this shift, the DPHA Annual Conference and Product Showcase, being held October 16–19, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Houston, stands out as the only focused, intimate, and authentic venue dedicated entirely to our industry.
