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All-Star Awards 2025 Legend - Karen Meyers

All-Star Awards 2025: HVAC Legend

Policy, Purpose, Progress: Karen Meyers Leaves Her Mark on HVAC

Rheem VP built government affairs from scratch, helped steer refrigerant reform

August 6, 2025

The HVAC Legend award was given to Rheem’s Karen Meyers, who has been a driving force behind key policy initiatives, energy efficiency standards, and the advancement of sustainable technologies. 

All-Star Awards 2025: Podcaster / Influencer

How Lennox ON AIR Is Changing the HVAC Conversation

Inside the podcast that’s redefining what it means to share, learn, and laugh in the HVAC industry — one unscripted story at a time

Austin Keating

August 5, 2025

With an open-door approach and stories straight from the field, Lennox ON AIR brings HVAC professionals together to learn, laugh, and grow as a community.

All-Star Awards 2025: Commercial Contractor

Detroit-Area Rolls Mechanical Is ‘Best Team Doing the Best Work’

Client relationships, employee talent development behind the company’s success

Matt Jachman

August 1, 2025

Rolls Mechanical, the inaugural HVAC All Star in commercial contracting, has been a part of some of the construction projects that have signaled Detroit’s comeback.

All-Star Awards 2025: Residential Contractor

From Basement to Benchmark: Lakeside Service Sets the Standard

Top All-Star contractor built on “unwavering commitment” to customer service

Matt Jachman

July 31, 2025

From its humble beginnings in the founder’s basement, Lakeside Service Co. has grown into a highly respected residential HVAC and plumbing contracting firm.

All-Star Awards 2025 Winners

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

July 28, 2025

This program honors standouts in categories ranging from innovative tools and technology to outstanding business leadership, workforce development, and industry influence. Winners were selected through peer nomination and voted on by ACHR NEWS readers.

Staying Efficient All Summer Long

An HVAC Minute Video Update: July 24, 2025

Hannah Belloli-Oster

July 24, 2025

With smart preparation, clearer communication, and a focus on supporting field staff, HVAC contractors can keep jobs on track and burnout at bay.

Cardinal Plumbing Heating and Air Technician

What Makes an HVAC Apprenticeship Program Great?

Ensuring the effectiveness of an apprenticeship program

Hannah Belloli-Oster

July 2, 2025

What separates a good HVAC apprenticeship program from a great one is more than just textbooks and a curriculum — it’s about mindset, mentorship, and modern training methods that keep pace with an ever-evolving industry.

Brand Authenticity in an AI World: Why Real Content Wins

Krista Glasser

June 12, 2025

AI can write your posts, but it can’t build your reputation.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: AI, Google Search, and HVAC

Hannah Belloli-Oster

June 11, 2025

On this episode, Nathaniel “Than” Hancock, chief operating officer at Podium, and Keith Massey, strategic partner manager, Podium, join us to explore how AI is transforming customer communication in the HVAC industry.

How AI and IoT Help Fill the HVAC Technician Gap

HVAC techs work smarter, faster, and stay focused on skilled service

Hannah Belloli-Oster

June 10, 2025

With real-time diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and streamlined workflows, these innovations are helping technicians solve problems faster, reduce emergency calls, and focus on what they do best: skilled, hands-on service.