Plumbing & Mechanical Next Gen ALL Stars

September 6, 2023

Next Gen All Star: Andrew Milne

by Nicole Krawcke

Why he was chosen as a Next Gen All Star Top 20 Under 40 winner:

After graduating high school, Andrew came to his father and made the difficult decision not to attend college, as all his friends were doing, but instead sign up for his apprentice license.

His decision was a good one, as in no time, the firm started to receive compliments as to what a polite and helpful young man was. As the saying goes, ‘the fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree!’

Andrew is honing his people skills too and has proven to be skilled regarding customer relations. Well on his way to being a top-notch PHVAC technician, learning the business side, soon testing for his Journeyman’s license, and rapidly becoming a customer favorite at Milne Plumbing & Heating.

After two years, Andrew came forward with ideas and products the business should be using and how the business could become more profitable. He now meets with his father every Saturday morning to learn more about the business and discuss how to grow the business.

Scott, Andrew’s dad told me: “As his father I cannot express enough how proud I am of him. When I started my own company 40 years ago, my intention was to get to retirement age, sells some old stock and some old trucks, and the business would go away. Now with Andrew’s enthusiasm and desire to take over the business, I am proud to realize the business will outlive me, and Andrew will take over the helm.” ~ Dave Yates