Local plumber takes first place in worldwide apprenticeship contest

Local plumber takes first place in worldwide apprenticeship contest

A local plumber received international recognition, besting top plumbers in the world.  “You were here amongst the best, and you had to be your best if you had a chance to come out on top,” shared 40-year-old winner, Travis Sharp.  Sharp, a plumber at Area Mechanical Services in Rockford, competed in the United Association International Apprenticeship Competition, advancing locally and the state, the district, and internationally.  “There was fo…