Young Valve Professionals: Logan Moore

Learning Every Day

“Working in the industry has definitely been a wonderful learning experience. I learn something new every day,” says Moore. And when it comes to life at the office, there is never a dull moment.

Given the multiple ongoing projects at Richards Industries, coupled with her ever-changing job duties, Moore’s workdays are busy and often unpredictable—but always enjoyable. “The responsibility and autonomy I am given makes it a challenging and fulfilling job. This allows me to do my job the way I think it should be done and do what's best to help grow the company. I like being able to make a direct impact and the fact that what I do for Richards does not go unnoticed.”

Some of Moore’s many responsibilities include running social media campaigns, organizing digital advertising campaigns, assisting in lead generation and tracking, developing targeted email campaigns, leading video production and photography for product lines, creating product literature and marketing materials, and much more.

A Proud Representative

While Moore was a newbie to valve manufacturing when she started at Richards about three years ago, her involvement in the field has led her to become a true ambassador for the industry. Recommended by her supervisors as an outstanding representative of young talent at Richards, she now proudly serves as a Young Valve Professional (YVP) for the Valve Manufacturers Association, where she has participated in industry events and educational marketing videos, and has been featured in online spotlight profiles, social media and magazine articles.

As a YVP, Moore proudly shares her story with others and encourages young people to explore careers in valve manufacturing. When asked why she would recommend the industry to others, she said: “The valve industry is so dynamic and is constantly innovating. There are so many new and exciting opportunities being made available every day, with something for everyone. There is so much to learn and plenty of room to grow and advance in your career in this industry.”

We’ll Always Need Valves

Moore feels that, because there will always be a need for valves there will also always be a need for skilled employees to make the industry function successfully.

“Valves are used absolutely everywhere,” she said. “If valves did not exist, we would not have running water, plumbing infrastructure, gas operated cars and most forms of transportation, packaged and processed food and beverages, most modern medicine, steam heating systems and many more things we take for granted in our daily routines. Our lives would look very different – and more stressful – if we did not have valves. Valves have changed the way we work, play and function day in and day out.”

Moore dedicates a lot time and effort to her career at Richards, and to the valve manufacturing industry as a YVP. But when she’s not working, Moore is a self-described adrenaline junkie and globe-trotter. “I love to travel and explore new places—I have been to 11 different countries, but have just gotten started! I have every intention of making it to all seven continents in the near future. I enjoy pretty much everything outdoors: hiking, camping, running, boating, hanging out at the lake or beach, etc.” She is also an animal lover who volunteers at her local shelter a few days a week, in addition to serving on the adoption committee.

Big-hearted, intelligent and determined, Logan Moore is a shining example of Young Valve Professionals at work, and what the bright future of valve manufacturing will look like.

Jessica Bello is Valve Careers program coordinator for the Valve Manufacturers Association.