PHCC National Association put out a statement today noting it is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of GSM Services employee James Lewis, a HVAC service technician who was killed during a mass shooting that took place April 7 in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Garrick Dahlquist was born and raised in the plumbing industry, starting his career as a manufactures rep. at Dahlquist Rush Sales, eventually becoming an owner at Western States Sales, and ending his career with Synergy Sales NW after its acquisition of WSSI.

Bob Mader died unexpectedly in his home Feb. 22 at the age of 65.

For the last 25 years, Henderson ran his own rep company, Fluid and Steam Specialties, a valve, regulator and controls focused rep business.

One of the original founders of the American Institute of Kitchen Dealers, now the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), Robert L. Wieland died on Aug. 20 in his hometown of Allentown, PA. He was 91.

The 1990 PMI president and recipient of the 2012 PMI President's Award, Craig Selover, 71, died on June 2 in Naples, FL.

Les Nelson died May 20 at his home in Corona, California, at the age of 66.