Air Pros USA, a leading residential air conditioning company, has hired industry leader Debra Held as National Director of Plumbing Services. The new executive role was created specifically for Held to lead the expansion of plumbing services across all brands and markets within the company. The recent acquisition of Drain Genie's customer list facilitated Held's recruitment into this strategic position.
With deep roots in the plumbing industry, Held will be responsible for leading and executing Air Pros USA's national recruiting strategy under the Drain Genie brand. Her distinguished career spans 35 years with operations management experience in the commercial and residential mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical trade industries. Her Held responsibilities also include support for all plumbing operations and customer growth.
“Air Pro USA is ready to leverage her extensive knowledge and industry insight as she takes the helm of plumbing services,” said Anthony Perera, founder and chief growth officer of Air Pro USA. I am. “Debbie will be a great asset as we drive innovation, expand our market presence and improve the customer experience.”
Held's journey in the industry began with his family's commercial and residential plumbing business, which focused on new construction. She worked her way up through the ranks and eventually took on a leadership role. After a successful 14-year tenure, she decided it was time to strike out on her own and start her own plumbing company focused on service, repair, and remodeling. was established. After six years of continued growth, she facilitated the sale of the company to a major machinery company.
“Throughout my career, I have been very fortunate to team up and work with great companies,” said Debra Held, Air Pro USA National Director of Plumbing Services. “I have learned over the years that each person has unique strengths and that collectively we can bring about greater good.”
Ms. Held's professional accomplishments are highlighted by her dynamic leadership and operational skills. She has held leadership roles in companies with revenues ranging from $5 million to $80 million. Her multifaceted expertise includes services, remodeling, renovation, design-build, project management, and new construction projects.
