HOUSTON, TX — Stephen Hutchcraft has been named President and CEO of the Amana Heating and Air Conditioning division of Goodman Holding Company by John B. Goodman, Chairman. Hutchcraft will be responsible for all Amana Heating and Air Conditioning operations and the strategic positioning of the Amana brand within the HVAC industry.

“I am excited with the tremendous opportunity we have at Amana,” Hutchcraft said. “We have a great workforce and Factory, and a solid product offering. Combined with the resources of Goodman Holding Company and the strength of the Amana brand name, Amana is very well positioned to continue an aggressive growth in the HVAC market.”

Hutchcraft joins Amana from International Comfort Products where he was Western Division Vice President of Sales. His career includes nine years with Carrier in production and product management positions and as Executive Assistant to the President, Carrier, North American Operations. He holds an MBA degree from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford.

Publication date: 12/18/2000