Ryan Kiscaden
Next Gen All Star: Levi Thompson
Age: 35
Company: Gleason Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric
Title: Plumbing division manager
How long have you been in the PHCP-PVF industry?
LT: I have been in the mechanical trades for 17 years. First as an HVAC installer, then as a plumber for the last 10 years.
What drew you into the industry?
LT: As a young man, I was sort of infatuated with people that knew how to do things, and how to fix things.
What is the most rewarding aspect of working in the industry?
LT: Passing it all on to the next person. I wouldn’t know anything if good people didn’t teach me. The most rewarding experience is seeing individuals develop their skill sets and knowledge. Their success is my reward now.
What motivates you every day?
LT: The people I serve, the professionals that I curate.
What is one thing you wish more people knew/understood about the PHCP-PVF industry?
LT: These are thankless jobs most times. But without them, we would live in the Third-World.
What has been the proudest moment in your career so far?
LT: Seeing the success of the guys that work with me. Watching their families grow, and their lifestyles improve as they become professionals. Especially the young, hungry people.
What is one thing most people don’t know about you?
LT: I’m actually an introvert. In sales.
Why he was chosen as a Next Gen All Star Top 20 Under 40 winner:
“Meet Levi, a great plumber who has not only excelled in the plumbing industry but has also dedicated his efforts to giving back and shaping the future of plumbing. At 35, Levi runs a plumbing department and also has had a hand in building our training lab to increase our apprentice training and has also become a prominent trainer.
“Our plumbing department was started during the pandemic. We were already an established HVAC company, and Levi has come in and helped us turn the department into a profit center that is able to produce newly trained and licensed plumbers.” – Jeremy Lewis, Gleason Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric
