Leading the Association – MAPC – Mechanical Industries Center

Leading the Association
Current and Past Leadership

MAPC is led by influential and experienced members of the plumbing industry providing insight and guidance to the association for the betterment of the industry.

Chris Behrendt
MAPC President
P.E., General Manager, J. F. Ahern Co.

Chris Behrendt is a P.E., General Manager at J. F. Ahern Co., and was appointed to President of Madison Association of Plumbing Contractors in 2025. Behrendt is a graduate of University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and he has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Behrendt has been the General Manager of J. F. Ahern Co. since 2021, and with the company since 2005.

Tory Miller
MAPC Vice President
P.E., Vice President, 1901 Inc.

Tory Miller is a P.E., Vice President at 1901 Inc., and was appointed to Vice President of Madison Association of Plumbing Contractors in 2025. Miller has over 20 years of experience designing and managing plumbing projects following his graduation with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville. He joined 1901 Inc. as a Project Manager in December 2018, and was promoted to his current role of Vice President in January 2020.

Anthony Statz
MAPC Secretary/Treasurer
Plumbing Department Manager, Hooper Corporation

Anthony Statz is the Plumbing Department Manager at Hooper Corporation, and was appointed to Secretary/Treasurer of Madison Association of Plumbing Contractors in 2025. Statz is a Journeyman Plumber who joined Hooper Corporation as a Plumbing Foreman in April 2012 before moving up the ranks as a General Superintendent to a Project Manager to his current role as a Department Manager. Statz brings nearly 20 years of plumbing experience to the MAPC Board.

Legacy Award

The MSC/MAPC Lifetime Achievement Award, or Legacy Award, was created to recognize and promote Contractor Members who have made significant contributions to the plumbing, mechanical or sheet metal industries. It is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated a long history of service and dedication to the Madison Association.

Dean Burkard
Working his way up the corporate ladder during his 29 year career at Hooper Corporation, Dean started out as a plumbing apprentice and retired as a Vice President. His dedication and leadership to MAPC and the plumbing industry was shown through his service on MAPC Committees, Trusts, and Boards. Dean is also part of a multi-generation family of employees as his father worked at Hooper in the 1940s and later his son, Don, joined the Mechanical Division in 2007.

Dean Burkard
Hooper Corporation
2021 Recipient
Robert Pertzborn
For over 28 years, Robert was an influential member of MAPC. A third generation plumber and President of his family-owned business, Robert’s dedication, leadership, and service were instrumental in carrying out the objectives of the industry. His sons have also carried on the family’s legacy as his son, Joe, is the current President of the company and heading the Fire Protection division and his son, Jesse, is the Vice President and running the Plumbing division.

Robert Pertzborn
H.J. Pertzborn Plumbing & Fire Protection
2022 Recipient
Larry Schultz
Starting out as a plumbing apprentice at Hooper Corporation, Larry rose through the ranks to become partner and Vice President of the plumbing department. Throughout his 40-years at Hooper, Larry was integral in the plumbing negotiations for the Association. With his children continuing the tradition, they now have become the third generation of family to work in the construction industry. Larry‘s dad was in the plumbing trade, and his son Brian is currently Hooper’s Vice President, Mechanicals Division - Plumbing and the MAPC President.

Larry Schultz
Hooper Corporation
2022 Recipient

History of MAPC

The Madison Association of Plumbing Contractors, Inc. (MAPC) was founded in Madison, Wisconsin in 1946. The founding objectives to promote a strong and professional image that is dedicated to the promotion, advancement, education and training of the industry for the protection of our environment and health, safety and comfort of society remain driving forces and are still relevant today.

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5940 Seminole Centre Ct
Suite #102
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 288-1414

Mechanical Industries Center is a non-profit contractor association created by the Madison Area Mechanical and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (MSC) and the Madison Association of Plumbing Contractors (MAPC) to provide a competitive advantage for Union contractors.

National Affiliates

As an association representing unionized plumbing, sheet metal, and steamfitting contractors throughout Madison and surrounding counties, Madison Area Mechanical & Sheet Metal Contractors Association (MSC) and Madison Association of Plumbing Contractors (MAPC) encourages its member companies to embrace diversity and inclusion, and openly welcome all employees, applicants, and interested parties regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, arrest or conviction record, membership in the armed forces, or because they are an individual with a disability or a person 40 years old or older. Racism has no place in the construction industry and we stand united with those fighting to end discrimination.