In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, we highlight the 2022 Top 40 Under 40, recognizing the young talent that is pushing the HVAC industry forward. We also take a look at unique HVAC applications and zoning. Also in this issue: employee handbook policies, work from home options, using red flags to measure static pressure, online sales tools, and the value of time when running an HVAC business.
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We are happy to highlight these 40 individuals, knowing they represent just a small sample size of people under 40 doing great things in the HVAC industry.
Andy’s impact at Goodman was immediate. Andy not only excelled in the position, but his efforts helped to increase sales and margins resulting from the various programs and promotions he originated.
Chase also continues to give back to the industry not only by sharing his knowledge conducting training but through volunteering to judge for the Alabama Skills USA competition and mentoring young people about opportunities in the trade.
Danica is constantly assessing and improving how teams are managed, what systems are being used, how to improve company transparency, how to capture KPI’s and effectively measure them in real time, and much more.
Jerry Crepezzi got involved in the HVAC industry by making a career change in his mid-30s. Having served in the United States Marine Corps as a communications electronics specialist, he had always been intrigued with electrical work.
Carney started in the organization as a sales and marketing coordinator in 2011 and has since taken on multiple roles within the company, from customer experience manager to general manager and now vice president.
Travis Davis is a third-generation business owner of Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing in Gainesville, Georgia. He started working as a teenager in the summer, helping in the warehouse, and always knew he wanted to go into the family business.
Casey Dill has done a fantastic job of helping push Winsupply locations and contractors forward, especially within the HVAC market, by leveraging digital tools for purchasing and procuring inventory.
You can always find Dominic bettering himself as a person and being a leading example within the company. He is constantly updating his knowledge with new technology and systems.
Laura’s strong desire to help businesses succeed through her financial knowledge and understanding of effective processes and procedures has positioned her as one of the bright, young stars at BDR. She goes above and beyond to provide helpful insight to contractors.
Juan Guevara is only 22 years old, but he already has five years of professional HVAC experience, recently obtaining his contractor’s license at the age of 21. He is also the proud owner of a new business called Nexgen Air Conditioning.
When Jake Holst left the Air Force, he was not sure what direction he would take for a career. That is when a fellow veteran told him about the distributor Behler-Young and how great it was working there.
Jason has assumed several positions within Daikin, including digital marketing manager, strategic marketing manager, and most recently senior manager of environmental market activity.
Under his direction the company was named “Best Contractor to Work For” in 2020 by The ACHR NEWS and received the “Extraordinary Outlook Award” from Service Nation Alliance.
Realizing the industry was embarking on significant changes, Brandon set his sights on leading his team, OEMs, distributors, techs, and others in navigating the landscape in ways that were sustainable for the planet and their businesses.
Johan has helped implement and further initiatives like cycle counting, warranty processing, bin locations, wireless warehousing, and obsolete item program, including setting up measurables and tracking for each program.
As the channel marketing leader, Paige is responsible for leading the creation of customer-focused marketing programs to spur customer growth and increase customer satisfaction.
Since he has a deep understanding of the issues in the field as well as an engineering background in controls, Ketan is able to develop products and tools to help overcome common contractor challenges to make installation quicker and easier.
Hector became involved in manufacturing operations and proved himself as a leader, progressing to supervisory and managing roles where he could bring about positive change.
Despite only being 35 years old, Chad Peterman is already helping the next generation of HVAC technicians. In 2020, Peterman and his company created the Top Tech Academy, an in-house training program.
Sergio is a humble person and very well-liked by his customers and coworkers. During COVID, he helped support the company’s manufacturing and distribution partners and also launched several IAQ products, which greatly increased sales.
Ryan has a passion for learning everything he can about his product lines, whether it be flying across the country for field visits, training sales representatives and receiving feedback, or developing new products and processes based on research.
Alyssa’s vision and skillset have been instrumental in the rapid growth of Rogers. She oversees the office operations and has created a culture that is customer experience focused and team oriented.
Daniel quickly became the “go-to guy” for bringing challenging projects both on time and in budget. This allowed the natural progression of Daniel finding himself using his tools less and less for projects and more his natural leadership with his follow coworkers.
Devin started the business from nothing with his wife, Brooke, 10 years ago. The duo has grown the business into a multimillion-dollar company that employs more than 35 team members.
Andy Souza is a mechanical engineer licensed in California with a passion for consulting the flourishing cannabis industry while working for TEP Engineering for the past 15 years.
As training supervisor, he creates, manages, and provides training for all of the company’s technicians and staff. He also manages 15-20 apprentices and entry-level technicians.
Bringing a fresh perspective, Victoria is keen on promoting a holistic approach to sales, one that breaks down organizational barriers and pushes for cross-functional collaboration to meet customer needs.
Before moving into his current role as supply chain manager, Mike went through the company’s three-year internal leadership program, which focuses on business and leadership skills.
When King Tong graduated his MBA program a little over seven years ago, he was hoping to find a position that blended his engineering background with his marketing interests. He found such a position in the HVAC industry as a product manager at Daikin Comfort Technologies.
In just the first year, Amanda’s company has seen massive growth. It grew from six vehicles to 16 and has increased revenue by over 3,000% in the residential market.
Crystal has built her a very large and loyal client base in a very short period of time. She is constantly on the road speaking and sharing her knowledge and passion for marketing and advertising with contractors.
Steve consistently goes above and beyond for his customers, his staff, and his fellow peers. Any question that the technicians have at any time of day, Steve is right there to guide them. In a business that runs 24/7, that is a big plus.
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