Throughout her career, Davis has worked for companies that manufacture engineered products based on customer specifications, collaborating with building owners, architects, engineers, and reps to establish the design basis for projects.
Great leadership in the trades isn’t about doing it all yourself. It’s about creating the clarity, trust, and systems that empower your team to serve with purpose.
From leaders in contracting and education to the apprentices and state chapters making strides — this year’s award winners exemplify the skill, dedication, and leadership driving the industry forward.
In addition to introducing its new president, honored award recipients and presented the organization’s new annual magazine.
Women in HVACR also took the opportunity to celebrate three outstanding leaders with its inaugural Pillar Awards.
Younger owners and managers are stepping into leadership roles — often after growing up in the family shop or working summers in the field — and they’re bringing fresh ideas to operations, technology, and culture. Their challenge isn’t starting from scratch; it’s modernizing what already works while honoring the legacy built by previous generations.