HVAC is a a career path with so much potential that The Wall Street Journal just dubbed plumbers and HVAC entrepreneurs “America’s new millionaire class.” And yet the field is desperately in need of workers — 42,000 a year for the next 10 years, to be exact.

One giant, untapped labor pool is women. Here at The ACHR NEWS, we had the idea to raise awareness by spotlighting females working hard in HVAC every day. So in 2021, we created the Top Women in HVAC list. It quickly gained traction, garnering hundreds of entries from hardworking women each year.

Women in HVAC

This year, we’re highlighting 13 women doing great things in HVAC. Whether she’s an engineer working on the next generation of equipment and refrigerants, a CEO steering the course of her company, a marketing professional helping HVAC businesses thrive, or a skilled tradeswoman knocking out installs and repairs with finesse, each has made a mark on the HVAC industry using her own unique skills, talents, and passion.

Read their stories below.

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Elena Chrimat

Beth Dischar

Renee Fiorelli

Kelsey Fuller

Mary Jo Hann

Misty Haynes

Holly Paeper

Thomasena Philen

Kelley Raymond

Heather Ripley

Kim Starkey

Alana Ward

Rhonda Wight

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