# Waterworks AD Waterworks brings together leading independent distributors and best-in-class suppliers serving the waterworks industry. Our distributors support the full range of municipal water systems, sewer infrastructure, and water and wastewater treatment needs in the waterworks market. Through AD’s scale, suppliers gain a more efficient way to engage with strong, growth-minded independents — expanding reach, improving alignment, and supporting shared success across the waterworks channel. ## Meet the Waterworks Team AD Waterworks is managed by a dedicated staff that follows the direction of our members and suppliers through a highly representative committee structure. -  View Bio Mike Lepley President PHCP Business Unit -  View Bio John Henkels President Waterworks Division -  View Bio Jeffrey Smalley Director Supplier Relations Plumbing & Waterworks Divisions US - .png) View Bio Emily DeCosta Marketing Manager PHCP Business Unit -  View Bio Rachel Weaver Operations Manager PHCP Business Unit -  View Bio Stephen Innis Operations Coordinator PHCP Business Unit ## Waterworks Divisional Board and Committees Each AD division has its own Board of Directors and committees that are made up of AD member owners and suppliers who vote on industry-related decisions and provide strategic and tactical input into all major areas of the organization’s operations. --- #### Waterworks Divisional Board of Directors Michael Cox President Winston-Cox Nick Erstad General Manager, Waterworks Division DSG Luke Fleishmann Owner Michigan Pipe and Valve Scott Groves Waterworks Division Manager Pace Supply Corp. Kevin King Director of Sales Coburn Supply Sarah Kneeland Owner American Underground Peter Krainock CEO American International Katie Poehling President & CEO First Supply Michael Ratner President Atlantic Plumbing --- #### Committees **The Waterworks Vendor Committee** reviews and approves prospective and existing suppliers consistent with the organization’s mission and commitments. **The Waterworks Supplier Advisory Council** offers AD management independent advice and recommendations on a wide range of subjects including strategic industry trends, opportunities to enhance manufacturer/distributor partnerships, and methods to generate reductions in channel costs. --- ## Divisional Highlights [ALL NEWS FOR THIS DIVISION](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news) [.png "AD reports robust member sales growth in the first three months of 2026")](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/ad-reports-robust-member-sales-growth-in-the-first-three-months-of-2026) [AD reports robust member sales growth in the first three months of 2026](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/ad-reports-robust-member-sales-growth-in-the-first-three-months-of-2026) May 1, 2026 [](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/ad-names-2026-llc-board-of-directors-following-owner-member-vote) [AD Names 2026 LLC Board of Directors Following Owner/Member Vote](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/ad-names-2026-llc-board-of-directors-following-owner-member-vote) March 31, 2026 [.png "AD member sales reach a record $100 Billion in 2025")](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/ad-member-sales-reach-a-record-100-billion-in-2025) [AD member sales reach a record $100 Billion in 2025](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/ad-member-sales-reach-a-record-100-billion-in-2025) February 2, 2026 [](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/john-henkels-named-president-of-ad-s-waterworks-division) [John Henkels Named President of AD’s Waterworks Division](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news/john-henkels-named-president-of-ad-s-waterworks-division) November 17, 2025 [ALL NEWS FOR THIS DIVISION](https://adhq.com/about/ad-news)