Marissa Kocaman is helping shape the future of HVAC comfort — one thermostat at a time. As a senior product manager at Resideo, she’s focused on driving innovation in comfort solutions that simplify and enhance the daily work of both HVAC technicians and business owners.
Lauren MacGowens is helping lead HVACR into a lower-carbon future. As director of sustainability and PMO for the industrial division at Copeland, MacGowens plays a central role in aligning policy, engineering, and innovation across the refrigeration sector.
Victoria Garcia Massimo started her business with only $5,000 in capital and grew it into a $1.5 million company within three years, serving high-profile clients like Tesla and Publix.
Rakesh Mathew’s HVAC journey began during his master’s in mechanical engineering at Lamar University, where he specialized in advanced control of mechanical systems, combustion and turbo machinery, and material science with a focus on industrial systems and optimization.
Bailey McCormick ended up in HVAC by total accident. But as the company grew and shifted toward residential service and replacement, McCormick grew right alongside it.
Mehta has advanced the pilot and adoption of over 50 natural refrigerant-based refrigeration systems for Loblaw, positioning the company as one of the industry’s early leaders/adopters of natural refrigerants in North America.
Nawaz leads or co-leads several teams and projects at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, including high-temperature heat pumps, advanced thermal storage, and non-metallic heat exchangers.
As the HVAC industry continually evolves, requiring those in it to adapt quickly and overcome any obstacles along the way, so do Edward O’Connor’s goals.
Otto is helping No Problem Heating and Cooling’s continued expansion while mentoring younger techs and building a team culture grounded in honor and skill.
Radawitz facilitated leadership growth experiences for over 150 contractors and doubled that in year two. She also plays a leading role in the “Women in Arena” space within the Can’t Stop the Growth community and serves on two committees for Women in HVACR.
