With over 45 years of experience in testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) and Commissioning HVAC systems, Hinton brings technical expertise to his NEBB presidency.
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.
On day one, Becca Auen, licensed professional counselor and certified clinical anxiety treatment professional, led a powerful session on mental health in the workplace.
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.
2025 marks the first year of the list, which is based on an independent survey of over 218,000 U.S.-based employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S.
This brand evolution reflects Carrier’s strategic transformation and commitment to driving sustainable growth, innovation, and global impact, the company said in a press release.