The honor is presented in recognition of distinguished service and commitment to AHRI and the industry’s goals and objectives. Rolph (right) received the award from 2012 AHRI Chairman Ajita Rajendra, president and chief executive officer of A. O. Smith Corp. (left).
Rolph served as chairman of the Hydronics Section Technical Committee for more than 15 years, first as a member of the Gas Appliance Manufacturers’ Association (GAMA), then with AHRI when GAMA merged with the institute. He is currently chairman of the hydronic boiler compliance committee.