Mary Conger has been in the plumbing field since 1996 and a Plumbing Educator since 2010, beginning as a Plumbing Instructor for an apprentice program with TSTC/Waco to becoming a Continuing Professional Education Instructor, she understands that education & trades converge into a profession. From true field experience as a Journeyman & Master Plumber, to owning her own plumbing business, and then performing her duties as a Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector for the City of Dallas to becoming a Plumbing/Mechanical Plans Examiner. Her education also has prepared her for this role with her Bachelor's Degree in Technology & Performance Improvement, Master's Degree in Engineering Technologies with a concentration in Plumbing, and now working towards her Doctorate in Educational Leadership, she brings knowledge as well as experience to the Plumbing Classroom.