NOVEMBER 12-14, 2025
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NETWORK2025 PRESIDENT’S LETTER
INNOVATE, INSPIRE & IMPACT
NETWORK has become the go-to event where the industry gathers to explore innovation, gain inspiration, and shape the future of business. This year’s theme, Innovate, Inspire & Impact, perfectly reflects the commitment of the volunteers who’ve crafted a program sure to deliver on that promise.
NETWORK’s value continues to grow each year with the increasing attendance of C-suite leaders from manufacturers and distributors. This year, we expect our largest-ever audience of CEOs, Presidents, and Chairpersons—joining 800+ professionals from 300 top firms representing over $50 billion in sales—making NETWORK the premier event for our industry’s most successful companies. ASA members attend NETWORK to gain inspiration from top thought leaders in 10 focused educational sessions, plus valuable networking opportunities—all designed to strengthen your business and make the time away from the office well worth it.
Each year, we strengthen the program based on attendee feedback. This year, we’ve moved ASA’s Chief Economist, Dr. Chris Kuehl, to a prime slot so more attendees can hear his crucial 2026 forecast. We’ve also added dynamic sessions on AI and cybersecurity to offer practical insights, and a powerhouse CEO panel from top industry brands to share their outlook on manufacturing and distributor partnerships.
NETWORK2025 in Fort Lauderdale is a must-attend event for you and your team. Check out the brochure, explore the unmatched program, and join us in South Florida, you won’t be disappointed.
See you in Fort Lauderdale.
Sincerely,
Dave Poteete
DAVE POTEETE
ASA President
Tri-Star Pipe & Supply
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TOP 5 REASONS TO ATTEND NETWORK2025:
Gain INSPIRATION from more than 800 industry professionals who annually attend NETWORK.
IMPACT your future with unparalleled educational sessions led by top experts.
Gain an exclusive preview of the 2026 economic trends that will influence how you lead your business.
Connect with the industry’s largest assembly of CEOs, Presidents, and Executives from top wholesalerdistributors, manufacturers, and rep firms.
Boost your success and profitability by leveraging practical AI and INNOVATIVE solutions.
REGISTER NOW REGISTRATION PRICING
$1,050.00 Manufacturers/Service
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Written cancellations received by October 22, 2025, will receive a 100% refund. refunds after October 22. Please email accounting@asa.net to make a cancellation request.
NETWORK2025 Hotel Information: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort
3030 Holiday Dr Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
NETWORK2025 Discounted Room Rate:
$259 plus tax per night, plus daily resort fee of $10 plus tax per night. Guest rooms have been contracted for the nights of Tuesday, November 11, Wednesday, November 12, and Thursday, November 13. If you need additional nights outside of that timeframe, please contact the hotel to check current availability and pricing.
You must be registered to attend NETWORK in order to make a room reservation. Instructions on how to make your reservation will be included in your registration confirmation.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Advisory Group Meetings By invitation only
10 - 11 a.m. - Strategic Council Meetings By invitation only
9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. - NETWORK2025 Registration Open
11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. - ASA Board of Directors Meeting & Luncheon
ASA Board Members & Invited Guests
2 - 3:15 p.m. - Conference Kick-off General Session
Washington Lowdown
Speaker: Shannon Bream, Host of Fox News Sunday on Fox News, American Journalist and Attorney
3:30 - 4:45 p.m. - Concurrent Educational Sessions
The New Cyberthreat Landscape: How your Business Is Impacted and How to Be Prepared Speaker: Rachel Wilson, Managing Director & Head of Wealth Management Data Security & Infrastructure Risk for Morgan Stanley
Navigating Change Panel Discussion: The Impact of the Second Trump Administration and the Republican Congress on Policy and Governance Moderator: Steve Rossi, ASA Vice President of Advocacy
5 - 6 p.m. - Receptions (By Invitation Only) Emerging Leaders Women in Industry AIM/R Principals
6 - 7 p.m. - NETWORK2025 Opening Reception Sponsored by Platinum Supplier Partners
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
7 - 8:30 a.m. - All Industry Breakfast
Sponsored by Platinum Supplier Partners Just Show Up: Enduring Values from Baseball’s Iron Man
Speaker: Cal Ripken, Jr., Legendary “Iron Man” of Baseball
9 - 10:15 a.m. - Concurrent Educational Sessions
The Future of Manufacturing Panel Discussion: CEO Insights on Challenges and Opportunities in the PHCP & PVF Industry
Moderator: Scott Robertson, President of Robertson Heating Supply
ChatGPT, AI, and Beyond: Game-Changing Technologies That Will Impact The PHCP & PVF Industry
Speaker: Gene Marks, CPA, Forbes Technology Columnist
Dare to Care in the Workplace
Speaker: Kathleen Quinn Votaw
10:30 - 11:45 a.m. - 2026 Industry Economic Forecast
Speaker: Dr. Chris Kuehl, Armada Corporation
12 - 1:45 p.m. - ASA Annual Meeting & Member Luncheon Sponsored by Platinum Supplier Partners
2 - 3:15 p.m. - Great Ideas Roundtable Sessions
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - AIM/R Rep Forum
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. - Wholesaler-Distributor & Vendor Conference Appointments
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - PAC Fundraising Event By Invitation Only
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Networking Reception
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
7:30 - 9:30 a.m. - NETWORK Closing Breakfast Sponsored by Platinum Supplier Partners
Conversation with Gen. David H. Petraeus, USA (Ret.).
Speaker: Gen. David Petraeus
Director, CIA (2011-2012); Commander of U.S. and International Security Assistance Forces-Afghanistan (2010-2011); Partner, KKR
9:30 a.m. - Conference Close
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NETWORK2025 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
RECEPTIONS
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12
5 - 6 p.m. (By Invitation Only)
Emerging Leaders
Emerging Leaders Division members are invited to attend this reception designed to inspire connections and bring together rising leaders from across the industry. This event offers a valuable platform to exchange ideas and build lasting professional relationships.
Women in Industry
Members of the Women in Industry Division are invited to attend this engaging networking reception designed to foster meaningful connections. This event brings together driven and accomplished women from across the industry, providing a valuable opportunity to share insights and build relationships.
AIM/R Principal’s Reception
6 - 7 p.m.
NETWORK2025
Opening Reception
Join us for the official kickoff of NETWORK at our Opening Reception. This is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow attendees, reconnect with colleagues, and start building valuable connections.
Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a returning participant, the reception offers a welcoming environment to engage in meaningful conversations and set the tone for the days ahead.
Don’t miss this chance to expand your network, share insights, and get energized for the exciting sessions and discussions to come.
THURSDAY, NOV. 13
5:30 - 6:30 p.m
PAC Fundraising Event - By Invitation Only
Attending ASA’s PAC Fundraising is critical for engaging in meaningful advocacy and influencing policy decisions that impact the PHCP-PVF industry. By participating, you gain a platform to share your perspectives, that will educate Capitol Hill on key priorities and help build industry coalitions that drive legislative change.
Networking Reception
GREAT IDEAS ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS
THURSDAY, NOV. 13
2 – 3:15 p.m.
All NETWORK attendees are invited to participate in the highly anticipated Great Ideas Roundtable Sessions. Select the topic that resonates most with your business needs or strategic priorities and engage in dynamic discussions with industry peers. A list of table topics will be shared in advance, allowing you to prepare for these impactful, collaborative sessions
WHOLESALER-DISTRIBUTOR & VENDOR CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS
THURSDAY, NOV. 13
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
The Wholesaler-Distributor and Vendor Conference Appointments is a highlight amongst NETWORK attendees. With close to 70 vendors participating, this event offers an excellent opportunity for wholesaler-distributors to engage with vendors within their buying group, as well as connect with manufacturers outside of it.
Our wholesaler-distributor members have encouraged ASA to elevate this highly regarded event by inviting CEOs, Presidents, and Chairpersons from participating manufacturer companies to be present during the conference appointments and actively engage in the discussions.
With NETWORK being one of the largest gatherings of C-Suite professionals in our industry, their active participation in the conference appointments will elevate the value of this dynamic face-to-face event.
The conference appointments are open to all registered wholesaler-distributors and participating vendors. Over the course of two hours, you’ll have the chance to participate in ten 12-minute sessions, maximizing your time and business connections. Information on appointment scheduling will be sent in October.
A. O. SMITH IS PROUD TO SUPPORT ASA INNOVATION CHANGES THE WORLD
A. O. Smith is proud to support ASA and the plumbing and HVAC industry by focusing on innovation, education, and leadership. We invest in new product development and technologies to create high-performance, energy-efficient solutions that meet the changing needs of professionals and customers. As regulations continue to evolve, we help guide the industry by staying ahead of the curve and promoting sustainability and compliance. At A. O. Smith, we prioritize training and education, giving industry professionals the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. Our commitment to improvement goes beyond our products—it’s part of everything we do.
FEATURED SPEAKER
CAL RIPKEN, JR.
Cal Ripken Jr. is a baseball legend. But legends aren’t born, they’re made. In this talk, Ripken reflects on his life and career, offering lessons learned for the next generation and those to come. He shares the values he has lived by, stories behind what it took to keep the streak alive, and what it meant to bring the World Series to Baltimore. Ripken’s message is simple yet poignant, and essential wisdom to anyone trying to forge a successful life in times that are often chaotic. Blending insights from sports, business, and a life well-lived, Ripken outlines eight rules for the game of baseball and life, drawn from the lessons he has learned on and off the field.
One of the true legends of baseball, Cal Ripken, Jr. broke several professional records during his 21 seasons, but none is as sacred as his consecutive-games-played record. Shattering Lou Gehrig’s streak of 2,131 games by more than 500, Ripken displayed perseverance, endurance, and an everyday work ethic that endeared him to fans, transformed him into a national icon, and some argue, even saved baseball at its darkest moment.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
7 – 8:30 a.m.
ALL INDUSTRY BREAKFAST
Just Show Up: Enduring Values from Baseball’s Iron Man
FEATURED SPEAKER
GEN. DAVID PETRAEUS
General Petraeus invites audiences to participate in a question-and-answer session where he addresses the significant global challenges facing countries and organizations today, including ongoing international security issues, macroeconomic trends, energy policy and the tasks of strategic leadership in the 21st century. NETWORK attendees will be given unprecedented access to one of the most effective military leaders in recent U.S. history. This is bound to lead to an engaging, dynamic, and thoughtprovoking conversation.
General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret.), served over 37 years in the military, with six commands, five in combat, including leading the Surge in Iraq and US Central Command. He later became CIA Director, confirmed by the Senate with a 94-0 vote. Petraeus is now a Partner at KKR, Chairman of the KKR Global Institute, and serves on several corporate boards and as a strategic advisor. He’s also a venture capitalist, invested in 30+ startups, and the Kissinger Fellow at Yale University. He co-authored Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
NETWORK CLOSING BREAKFAST
Conversation with Gen. David H. Petraeus, USA (Ret.).
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NETWORK2025 GENERAL SESSIONS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
2 -3:15 p.m.
Conference Kick-off / General Session
Washington Lowdown
Speaker: Shannon Bream, Host of Fox News, American Journalist and Attorney
Shannon has covered the ins and outs of DC for 15 years and has the inside track on what’s happening from the White House to Capitol Hill. She’s logged endless hours on political campaigns, landmark Supreme Court rulings and Washington scandals. If it’s in the headlines, she can fill you in - and offer the scoop on things you’ve yet to hear about.
Shannon Bream is the anchor of FOX News Sunday and Chief Legal Correspondent for FNC. She joined FOX in 2007 as a Supreme Court correspondent. Bream also hosts Livin’ the Bream podcast and is a founding author for FOX News Books. Her debut book, The Women of the Bible Speak, was a 2021 bestseller, and its sequels, Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak (2022) and Love Stories of the Bible Speak (2023), also topped the New York Times bestseller list.
NEW DAY/TIME
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
2026 Industry Forecast
Speaker: Dr. Chris Kuehl, ASA’s Chief Economist
Join ASA’s Chief Economist, Dr. Chris Kuehl of Armada Corporation, as he delves into the latest economic insights, trends, and analysis that are of vital interest to professionals across the PHCP & PVF supply chain. Gain valuable perspectives on the factors shaping the market and the economic forces driving key industry developments.
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Concurrent Educational Session
The New Cyberthreat Landscape: How your Business is impacted and How to Be Prepared
Speaker: Rachel Wilson, Managing Director & Head of Wealth Management Data Security & Infrastructure Risk for Morgan Stanley
The cyber threat landscape has never been more concerning to business leaders. According to Accenture’s Cybercrime study, nearly 43% of cyberattacks on small businesses, only 14% are prepared to face such an attack. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, nearly three-quarters (73%) of US small business owners reported a cyber-attack over the past year, with employee and customer data most likely to be targeted in data breaches. 82% of ransomware attacks in 2021 were against companies with fewer than 1,000 employees and this trend is expanding. Cybersecurity breaches have become alarmingly common, and the threats are growing as we become increasingly reliant on cloud-based computing and other online innovations. While tools to prevent such incidents have become more sophisticated, so have the methods of the hackers.
TO BE THE UNIFIED VOICE THAT DRIVES THE SUCCESS OF THE PHCP AND PVF SUPPLY
In this session, Rachel will present the wide range of cyber security issues and how business owners protect their data and tools available to help.
Topics include:
• Current trends in cybersecurity
• Lessons learned from cyber attacks
• Cybersecurity do’s and dont’s from the trenches
NETWORK2025 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, cont.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Concurrent Educational Session
Navigating Change Panel Discussion: The Impact of the Second Trump Administration and the Republican Congress on Policy and Governance
Moderator: Steve Rossi, ASA Vice President of Advocacy
Confirmed Panelists:
• Hon. Rodney Davis, Head of Government Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and former Member of Congress (2013-2023)
• Brian Wild, Chief Government Relations Officer, National Association of WholesalersDistributors (NAW)
In this riveting panel discussion, join top Washington insiders as they discuss the Trump Administration’s bold agenda. Attendees will gain insights and analysis on the administration’s tax and economic strategy, geopolitical relations, and trade policy while highlighting Congressional legislation that contributes to these efforts. An opportunity not to be missed, this experience will provide attendees with valuable knowledge on the future of American governance and how business can navigate these changes to remain profitable and relevant.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
9 - 10:15 a.m.
Concurrent Educational Session
The Future of Manufacturing Panel Discussion: CEO Insights on Challenges and Opportunities in the PHCP & PVF Industry
Moderator: Scott Robertson, President of Robertson Heating Supply
Confirmed Panelists:
• Nik Bafana, SVP & Leader of LIXIL Americas
• Bruce Carnevale, President & CEO of Bradford White
• Joe Dillon, President, InSinkErator
• Ashley Martin, President & CEO of NIBCO
• Bob Pagano Jr., Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairperson of the Board of Watts Water Technologies
• Norbert “Norb” Schmidt, President of Kohler Kitchen & Bath North America
• Stephen Shafer, COO of A.O. Smith
• Todd Adams, Chairman and CEO of Zurn Elkay
Join leading CEOs from the PHCP & PVF sectors as they share their perspectives on the future of manufacturing. This panel will explore the key challenges facing the industry, from technological advancements and supply chain disruptions to evolving regulatory pressures. Gain valuable insights into how these top executives are navigating the changing landscape and positioning their companies for long-term success in a rapidly transforming market.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
9 - 10:15 a.m.
Concurrent Educational Session
ChatGPT, AI, and Beyond: GameChanging Technologies That Will Impact The PHCP & PVF Industry
Speaker: Gene Marks, CPA, Forbes Technology Columnist
How will AI impact your business this year? In 5 years? Where should you be investing? What’s reality and what’s hype? You’ve read about ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Google Gemini, and other AI tools that will be changing the way we work, both in the short and longer term. As a business leader you want to leverage this technology to increase both productivity and profits. So what should you know now? Where should you be investing?
During this fast-moving, informative and entertaining presentation, Forbes technology columnist and consultant Gene Marks, CEO of The Marks Group, will share his thoughts on the biggest technology and AI trends that will affect your industry in the near and long term and help you make the right investment decisions.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
9 - 10:15 a.m.
Concurrent Educational Session
Dare to Care in the Workplace
Speaker: Kathleen Quinn Votaw
Did you know that 70% of your employees are open to leaving and 66% of your staff do not feel respected? Imagine if you could retain even half of them. The workplace has changed forever. Working from home has become working from anywhere. Companies need to move forward and transition into this new era of remote work to grow and retain top talent. Is your company poised to falter or thrive in the hybrid environment?
In this session, Kathleen Quinn Votaw shares her signature plan for creating people-centric, relationship-based workplaces where employees replace the nine-to-five work mentality with purpose and personal fulfillment and create an employee experience people won’t walk away from. Learn what drives turnover and build a culture that makes people stay.
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THANK YOU ASA 2025 PLATINUM SUPPLIER PARTNERS
BUILDING A STRONGER FUTURE TOGETHER
The American Supply Association’s primary mission is to be the unified voice that drives the success of the PHCP and PVF supply chain industry. While some organizations pursue fragmented goals, ASA has become the unified voice propelling the industry and its members toward a prosperous future. Our success is driven by the robust partnerships and unwavering support we receive annually through our Supplier Partner Program.
The manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, and service providers who participate in the supplier partner program are committed supporters of ASA, consistently investing substantial resources each year to back their distributor customers and help advance the future of our industry.
We recognize this support and thank every firm that is standing behind ASA. Thank you for your continued support and partnership toward building a strong future for all of us.
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