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The next-level leader does not do everything. They build the people and the systems that make everything work, long after they step away from the day-to-day.

Luxury fixtures may draw visitors in, but it's the experience that keeps them coming back. Named Supply House Times' 2026 Showroom of the Year, DJ Bath Plus has built its reputation on authentic relationships, personalized service and a showroom designed to inspire, not overwhelm. Discover how the San Francisco luxury showroom continues to thrive by putting people at the center of every project.

While consolidation is undeniably reshaping the channel, it hasn’t reduced the importance of strong rep firms. What it has done is raise the bar. The role of the rep is evolving — and the firms that are thriving are the ones that have adjusted their approach.

This recognition follows a series of recent honors for Watts, including TIME’s World’s Most Impactful Companies, Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies and The Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work, as well as recognitions from Barron’s and USA Today.

Within our industry, women continue to play an increasingly vital role bringing innovation, leadership and perspective that strengthen companies and communities alike.

Wheeler joined A. O. Smith in 1994 as a regional sales manager for the former Water Products Company and held various senior leadership roles across the business before becoming president and CEO in 2018 and chairman in 2020.

Barger joins Epicor with more than 20 years of experience leading high-performing go-to-market organizations across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. 

With more than 40 years of industry experience, Specht brings a deep and well-rounded understanding of the trades, having worked across nearly every facet of the plumbing and HVAC industry — from a family-owned contracting business to national service providers, manufacturing, and private equity.

David’s legacy lives on through the company he helped build, the values he championed, and the many lives he influenced along the way

Whether you’re focused on building your own leadership capability or thinking about succession planning within your organization, this ASA program is designed to prepare you for what’s next.