What is YES?
The intent of CIPH's Young Executive Society (YES) is to represent the interests of young executives (40 years of age or younger) in the industry. Participation in YES is available to young executives from CIPH member companies, including those being groomed for senior positions within their companies.
Objectives
- Provide meaningful learning and networking opportunities within CIPH
- Provide an opportunity for CIPH members to invest in their employees’ development as the next generation of industry executives
- Increase the awareness of the activities of CIPH to the Young Executives
Mandate
YES will provide a networking and mentoring environment for young executives in the plumbing, industrial PVF, waterworks and hydronic heating industry to enhance and develop their executive skills so that they may grow into strong leaders of CIPH. YES will act as the voice and the resource for young executives for CIPH member companies. YES will provide members with a forum to express their views and recommendations on the industry to ensure its future growth and prosperity.
CIPH Young Executive Society (YES) Coffee/Tea Interview Series
Get to know YES members and learn about the different people and roles available in our industry through the YES Coffee or Tea interviews series Interviews. Each interview consists of some insightful Q&A including both a personal and professional focus. Interviews will also include some fun rapid-fire questions.
- Interview #1:  Sandra Folleville (Viessmann Manufacturing) sits down with Ulyana Fedyna (Noble)
- Interview #2:Â Â Kristy Bell (OS&B) sits down with Brad Cornelissen (OS&B)
- Interview #3:   Serena Koprivnjak (Franklin Electric Canada Inc) sits down with Laurent Monjanel, Franklin Electric Canada Inc
- Interview #4:  Dave Walker (Independent Mechanical Supply Inc.) sits down with Josh Hopkins, Oatey Canada SCS Co.
- Interview #5:Â Â Â Chris Rock (Watts Water Technologies (Canada) Inc.) sits down with Andrew McDonald (EMCO Corporation)
- Interview #6:Â Â Sabrina Maraj (Wolseley Canada) sits down with Heather Ferris (InSinkErator)
- Interview #7:  Nicho Jaedicke (Bartle & Gibson) sits down with Joshua Luipasco (Points West Marketing)
- Interview #8:  Katelyn Wollaston (CB Supplies Ltd.) sits down with Mike Boudreau (CB Supplies Ltd.)
- Interview #9:Â Â Laure-Anne Larose (IPEX) sits down with Gordon Lefort (IPEX)
- Interview#10:Â Sabrina Maraj (Wolseley) sits down with Shawn Hulshof (Wolseley)
- Interview #11: Matt Cameron (Desco) sits down with Diana DiCarlo (Desco)
Upcoming Events
January 25, 2024: YES Speed Networking event
Join us for a CIPH Young Executive Society Speed Networking event. This energetic, joint event will allow you to connect with an awesome group of like-minded professionals within the Plumbing & Heating industry. Register now!
Join Us!
If your company is a member of CIPH, and you are 40 years of age or young, congratulations! You are eligible to become a member of YES! Email k.macdonald@ciph.com to sign up and start receiving YES Newsletters, updates and event information delivered to your inbox!