Committees

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Advocacy/Government Affairs Committee

Purpose/Scope: To support and inform activities of Plumbing Manufacturers International with federal, state and local government agencies, legislators, or regulators, and to implement action with those groups as appropriate to meet PMI's public policy needs. This intent includes proactively building coalition and readiness for such matters among PMI members.

  • Co-Chair: Troy Benavidez, LIXIL
  • Co-Chair: Kate Olinger, Uponor

Industry Marketing Committee

Purpose/Scope: To steward the PMI and industry brand and image, assure that the association has internal and external marketing and communications programs targeted at specific market segments, and that our programs are consistent with clearly defined objectives to enhance the reputation and recognition of the industry.

Technical Committee

Purpose/Scope: To proactively identify, monitor, influence and be the authoritative source for all information on issues related to plumbing industry products including, but not limited to, potable water supply system components, fixture fittings, waste fixture fittings, fixtures, flushing devices, materials, sanitary drainage system components, and plumbing appliances. Participate and support the development of laws, regulations, codes and standards with reasonable performance, product, installation, and safety requirements that protect the health and safety of the user. Engage in the development process to ensure regulatory and/or standard language is commensurate with the intent(s) and limitation(s) of laws, regulations, codes and standards. Focus domestically and internationally on the harmonization of laws, regulations, codes and standards to drive a product conformity assessment goal for plumbing products of "tested once, recognition worldwide."

  • Co-Chair: C.J. Lagan, LIXIL
  • Co-Chair: Will Wang, Fluidmaster