Atherstone will oversee the commercial and residential distribution of ThermaClear, the company’s anti-thermal degradation technology, which recently won the Facility Management Innovation Award in the International Facility Management Association’s Awards of Excellence.

With nearly 40 years of experience in HVAC, Atherstone has served in virtually every facet of the industry. Most recently, he was vice president of training and sales with The Wrench Group LLC, one of the largest residential HVAC service companies in the U.S.

“I can’t underscore enough the pivotal role Mark will play in advancing ECM Technologies’ ThermaClear to national and international utilization by commercial and residential HVAC companies,” David Fenton, chief revenue officer for ECM Technologies, said in a press release. “Mark’s exceptional industry experience and knowledge has already been a significant value to the day-to-day operation of the business.”

To date, ECM Technologies has successfully treated thousands of systems with ThermaClear, which has been used in all makes and models of major HVAC equipment, ranging from half-ton mini-splits to 1,600-ton water-cooled chillers, with an average return on investment spanning just 12 to 36 months, the company said in the press release.

Notable facilities treated include Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona State University, Transwestern’s Miami Tower, Penske Automotive Group, the Phoenix Art Museum, the Phoenix fire and police departments, and JP Morgan Chase.  

“I was immediately impressed with the advanced technology, comprehensive validation processes demonstrated over the past five years, and with the clear performance increases resulting from ThermaClear treatments,” Atherstone said. “Providing a sustainability solution that equally benefits businesses and homeowners to effectively reduce energy costs and enhance equipment performance is exceptionally compelling.”