Celebrating Bell Brothers’ recognition at the Carrier National Convention are from left to right: Halsey Cook, president, Carrier North America Residential; Grant Bell, president, Bell Brothers; Chuck Gassmann, vice president and general manager, Bell Brothers; Geraud Darnis, president, Carrier Corporation; Bob Bell, founder, Bell Brothers; and Doug Miller, regional sales manager, Midwest, Carrier.

In 2003, Bell Brothers' sales of Carrier's Comfort Heat Technology & Ideal Humidity systems increased 300 percent over the previous year. Bell Brothers did this by utilizing Carrier's Comfort Options Program, educating new construction realtors on the benefits of various comfort components and helping those realtors communicate the benefits to homeowners. Realtors were then able to explain energy saving opportunities and how those savings offset a potential increase in mortgage costs to the home purchaser.

"We focus on maximum comfort and problem solving when working with customers," said Chuck Gassmann, vice president and general manager at Bell Brothers. "Our job is to inform customers of the best solutions for their home to maximize efficiency on a daily basis - resulting in long-term cost savings for the homeowner plus provide unparalleled comfort."