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American Technician Excellence (NATE) announced that it has named veteran
association executive Peter Schwartz as its president and chief executive
officer. Schwartz replaces David R. Pannier, who has served as NATE’s interim
president since January.
NATE noted that Schwartz has more than 30 years of experience working with associations in the home building and design industries. Most recently, he was president and chief executive officer of the Construction Financial Management Association, an organization of 7,000 members and 90 chapters throughout the United States, which serves the construction financial professional. Schwartz has also served as chief executive officer at such organizations as the American Supply Association and the National Apartment Association.
According to NATE Chairman Ray Isaac, Schwartz has used his extensive management, operations, and marketing skills to develop strong, fiscally-sound business associations. He cited his work to raise the profile of organizations and substantially increase their funding.
“Peter has vast experience in association, nonprofit, and business management,” said Isaac. “He will provide the kind of visionary direction we need to continue building the leading certification organization for HVACR technicians.”
Schwartz said he was impressed at how NATE has been able to evolve in 13 years from a technician certification program to one of the most respected and recognized technician organizations in the HVACR industry.
“The NATE name has come to represent the highest quality in HVACR service,” said Schwartz. “I look forward to working with our members and partners to expand our reach and enhance the value we offer to the industry.”
Pannier, the former president of Trane Residential Systems who previously served on NATE’s executive board, took over in January to lead the organization and its search for a new president.
“We’re fortunate to be able to bring aboard someone of Peter’s caliber,” said Pannier. “He has demonstrated the kind of business acumen and leadership that inspires organizations to higher levels of performance.”
For more information, visit www.natex.org.
Publication date: 09/13/2010
NATE noted that Schwartz has more than 30 years of experience working with associations in the home building and design industries. Most recently, he was president and chief executive officer of the Construction Financial Management Association, an organization of 7,000 members and 90 chapters throughout the United States, which serves the construction financial professional. Schwartz has also served as chief executive officer at such organizations as the American Supply Association and the National Apartment Association.
According to NATE Chairman Ray Isaac, Schwartz has used his extensive management, operations, and marketing skills to develop strong, fiscally-sound business associations. He cited his work to raise the profile of organizations and substantially increase their funding.
“Peter has vast experience in association, nonprofit, and business management,” said Isaac. “He will provide the kind of visionary direction we need to continue building the leading certification organization for HVACR technicians.”
Schwartz said he was impressed at how NATE has been able to evolve in 13 years from a technician certification program to one of the most respected and recognized technician organizations in the HVACR industry.
“The NATE name has come to represent the highest quality in HVACR service,” said Schwartz. “I look forward to working with our members and partners to expand our reach and enhance the value we offer to the industry.”
Pannier, the former president of Trane Residential Systems who previously served on NATE’s executive board, took over in January to lead the organization and its search for a new president.
“We’re fortunate to be able to bring aboard someone of Peter’s caliber,” said Pannier. “He has demonstrated the kind of business acumen and leadership that inspires organizations to higher levels of performance.”
For more information, visit www.natex.org.
Publication date: 09/13/2010
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