The Unified Group Forms New Board Of Advisors
The Unified Group, a national network of 47 independently owned HVAC mechanical contractors, has formed a board of advisors to oversee the group's five business areas, including purchasing, business opportunities, membership, training, and marketing. Michael O'Connor, of Alltek Energy Systems in Waterford, N.Y., who will oversee purchasing with the assistance of co-chair Kelly O'Brien, of Guardian Environmental Services in Livonia, Mich. The business opportunities chair is Woody Woodall, of W.E. Bowers in Beltsville, Md., and his co-chair is Sonia Nelson, of Mallory and Evans Service in Scottdale, Ga. Heading membership is Marc Mapel, of Energy Management Specialists in Cleveland, and his co-chair is Dave Nichols, of Climate Systems in Williston, Vt. Training is being headed by John Sloan, of Ruthrauff Inc. in McKees Rocks, Pa., whose co-chair is Robert Oetjen, of M & O Corp. in Bridgeport, Conn. Michael Rosone, of Mechanical Service Corp. in Whippany, N.J., will oversee marketing with the help of co-chair Michael Sullivan, of Arden Engineering in Pawtucket, R.I.
Serving two-year terms as chairs and co-chairs of the new board are:
The mission of The Unified Group is to provide shared training opportunities, negotiate purchasing arrangements as a group, pursue national and regional business opportunities, and provide forums for information exchange and sharing of best practices. Founded in August 1998, the Group's member companies represent over $750 million in revenue.
To find out if there is a membership available in your territory, or to learn more about The Unified Group, contact Kristen Compton at 888-714-5990, or visit www.theunifiedgroup.com.
Publication date: 04/04/2005
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