August 15 2022 Issue

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.

Check back throughout the week for additional content.

2022 Top 40 Under 40 HVACR Professionals

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Andy Barrenechea

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Chase Blanton

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Danica Bunnett

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Jerry Crepezzi

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Carney Daley

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Travis Davis

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Casey Dill

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Ted Dockrey

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

Ted and his business partner have grown their company over 1,000% in less than four years and project a gross volume of $10 million this year.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Dominic Evangelista

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Laura Irons Finley

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Juan Guevara

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Jennifer Hodge

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

Jennifer Hodge found the HVAC industry and has flourished.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Jake Holst

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Chris Kelley

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

Chris was promoted to branch manager of Medford in February 2018. In a little over four years, Chris has grown sales in the branch by over 60%.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Jason Kosarek

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

Jason has assumed several positions within Daikin, including digital marketing manager, strategic marketing manager, and most recently senior manager of environmental market activity.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Chris Landgrebe

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Brandon Marshall

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Trevor May

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

Trevor May started in the HVAC industry several years ago as a technician on commercial systems.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Johan Miranda

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Paige Muhlenkamp

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Ketan Namjoshi

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Dustin Neff

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

Dustin is constantly looking for ways to help his team and is always willing to help when needed.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Hector Olguin

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Chad Peterman

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Sergio Ramos

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Ryan Reimer

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Alyssa Rogers

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Doug Rose

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

What sets Doug apart is his mission to teach and instill the importance of the trade industry in today’s youth.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Daniel Sesma

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Travis Shull

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

Travis is always ready and eager to ensure customer satisfaction, promote sales growth, and provide support to other businesses.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Devin Skipper

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Andy Souza

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Jesse Stewart

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Victoria Thompson

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Mike Thorne

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: King Tong

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Amanda Triolo

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Crystal Williams

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Scott Wood

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

In the short time Scott has been with McCarthy’s, he has made the company more profitable than it had been in several years.

2022 Top 40 Under 40: Steven Woods

Kyle Gargaro

August 15, 2022

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.

HVAC Contractors Get Into the Zone

Zoning experts answer questions contractors may hear from customers

Matt Jachman

August 16, 2022

Contractors and HVAC technicians can create a wealth of opportunities by adding residential HVAC zoning to their list of services.

More States to Allow A2L in A/C Systems

Updating building codes allows for the use of this mildly flammable refrigerant

Joanna R. Turpin

August 3, 2022

Alternatives to R-410A are mildly flammable (A2L) and many state building codes do not yet allow their use in stationary comfort cooling equipment. But that is changing quickly.

Johnson Controls Showcases Rooftop Systems at “Game On” Roadshow

Completes tour with final stop in Michigan

Layan Dahhan

July 21, 2022

The ACHR NEWS caught up with Johnson Controls’ “Game On” Roadshow at its final stop in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: HVAC Outlook with Matt Michel

August 7, 2022

In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Matt Michel, president of Service Nation.

Not Your Average HVAC Application

HVAC is the hero in three one-of-a-kind installations, from an Air Force flight simulator to an Amish barn-turned-home

Hannah Belloli-Oster

August 15, 2022

A look at your not-so-typical HVAC installations, including an installation at a flight simulator facility in Alaska, an unheated Amish barn to a home, and a historical Brooklyn limestone.

Are Your Handbook Policies Legal?

Richard D. Alaniz

April 28, 2022

Employee handbooks may once again become a potential source of liability for unsuspecting employers.

Elon Musk Doesn’t Offer Work From Home — Should HVAC Contractors?

Is WFH a viable option for employees in the trades?

Hannah Belloli-Oster

August 3, 2022

In today’s work-world, is it necessary for companies to offer WFH options or is it reasonable to want all employees in office?

Use Red Flags as Prompts to Measure Static Pressure

David Richardson

July 15, 2022

Implementing company-wide static pressure measurements can be tough. Let’s look at how you can use red flags to improve your static pressure measurement consistency and reduce callbacks.

The Pandemic Moved The Sales Process Online

Virtual sales calls, online quotes continue to help HVAC contractors connect with customers

Joanna R. Turpin

June 23, 2022

The pandemic led some contractors to offer alternatives to in-person home visits, such as virtual sales calls or online quotes, which they have found to be very successful.

HVAC Labor Management: Planning and the Value of Time

At your company, how much is a minute worth?

Scott Merritt

May 22, 2022

In part one of the labor management series, we touch on the importance of a plan, the value of a minute, and time management.

ACCA Announces Passing of Former Chairman, Mike Callahan

August 1, 2022

ACCA announced the passing of ACCA past Chairman, Mike Callahan, president of Callahan Roach & Garofolo Inc. on July 26, 2022.

R-22 Refrigerant Smuggler Nabbed In Florida

EPA estimates the illegally imported R-22 from China was worth $1.5 million

August 2, 2022

A 69-year-old Florida man pled guilty to conspiring to violate the CAA by importing over 300,000 kilograms of illegal R-22, worth over $1.5 million, into the U.S. from China.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

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