June 14, 2013: John Lanier Is Appointed Head of NATE
He Will Manage Daily Operations of North American Technician Excellence
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today announced the appointment of John Lanier to be chief operating officer of North American Technician Excellence (NATE). Lanier will report to Stephen Yurek, AHRI president and CEO. As COO, Lanier will plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of NATE, managing daily operations and executing full responsibility for, and oversight of, all of NATE’s programs.
Prior to joining NATE, Lanier held a variety of executive leadership roles, most notably as senior vice president of operations at the National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s largest independent business association, with more than 400,000 members. Lanier has experience in operations, sales, member benefits, human resources, and information technology.