Keynote Speakers Announced for PHCC CONNECT 2025

Leading experts, Ryan Jenkins and Elliot Eisenberg, to speak at CONNECT 2025

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association (PHCC) reveals Ryan Jenkins and Elliot Eisenberg as the keynote speakers for PHCC CONNECT 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, October 27-30 at DeVos Place.

Ryan Jenkins

A global keynote speaker, Ryan Jenkins is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author on team connection, generational differences and the future of work, and has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Fortune and CNBC for his thought leadership. Jenkins will present a keynote titled, “Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams from Isolated to All In,” sponsored by Kohler.

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized economist and public speaker known for making economics engaging, relevant and accessible. As Chief Economist for GraphsandLaughs, LLC, he serves clients nationwide and shares daily economic insights through his widely read 70-word commentary. At PHCC CONNECT 2025, he will headline the Workforce Breakfast with his keynote, “Economic Crystal Ball: What the Trends Mean for Your Business.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome Ryan Jenkins and Elliot Eisenberg as our keynote speakers for CONNECT 2025,” says Dan Callies, PHCC National president and president of Oak Creek, Wisconsin-based Oak Creek Plumbing. “Their expertise on team connection and economics is incredibly timely and valuable for our members. Attendees can expect to leave inspired, informed and better equipped to navigate the future of the industry.”

For more details, including the schedule-at-a-glance, visit phccweb.org/CONNECT. This site offers information on education sessions, speakers, exhibitors, registration and hotel reservations, as well as the many attractions of Grand Rapids, known as America’s best beer city. Register today here.

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