John Lanier will report to Stephen Yurek, who will continue as president and chief executive officer
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) today announced that John Lanier, chief operating officer (COO) of North American Technician Excellence (NATE), will perform the same role for AHRI, overseeing public affairs, technical services, regulatory and international policy, and information technology, while continuing to lead NATE.
“John Lanier’s expanded role at AHRI will help us meet the many challenges that come with the growth and success we have seen and expect to experience in the coming years,” said Stephen Yurek, AHRI president and CEO. “I’m excited that he has agreed to take on this challenge, and I look forward to having him apply his many skills and his focus to some of our most important programs.”