November 2025
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VHB Donates to ACEC Research Institute
APH Announces Leadership Transition
Sara Clancy and Joseph Clancy
Norwell, MA – American Plumbing & Heating Corporation (APH) announced that Sara Clancy has expanded her role to CEO and president, effective Sept. 17, with the retirement of Founder Joseph Clancy. “I am fully committed to building on my father’s legacy while leading us into a bright future. I am excited and humbled to be surrounded by such an amazing team at APH, “ said Sara Clancy.
After getting her master’s degree from Boston College, Sara rejoined APH in 2016 as a principal, working closely with all department heads before she was named president in 2024. Joseph Clancy said, “I couldn’t be more confident in her abilities, or prouder. Intelligent, driven, and deeply committed to our people and our clients, Sara is the perfect person to lead APH into its next chapter.”
Washington, DC – The ACEC Research Institute announced that VHB has made another major donation in support of its mission. This contribution marks VHB’s second Founder Circle donation. VHB was one of the institute’s original supporters. “We can’t tackle the future alone,” said Mike Carragher, president and CEO of VHB. “Progress in our field comes from shared knowledge, collective action, and forward-thinking research. It is our responsibility to continue to elevate the industry. VHB’s support of the ACEC Research Institute is rooted in that belief.” Carragher served as chair of the ACEC Research Institute from 20232025, and representatives say that, under his forward-thinking, decisive leadership,
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the institute was able to identify, fund, and provide industry-wide research, forecasts, and trend analysis. “At VHB, there’s a clear recognition that meaningful progress requires purposeful collaboration,” said Steve Lefton, chair of the ACEC Research Institute. “We applaud VHB’s commitment to bettering our industry and are grateful for their sustained support.” In addition to conducting original research, the institute has awarded $678,000 in student scholarships over the last year to help future engineers join the industry. The ACEC Research Institute’s data is often cited by the media and is available on the Bloomberg Terminal, a tool for financial professionals that provides real-time data, news, and analytics.
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