A leader’s actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more. Effective leaders know the way, go the way, and show the way. Regarding HVAC contracting excellence, The NEWS is proud to once again honor some of the industry’s best leaders in its annual Best Contractor to Work For contest.

This year’s class, which represents four regions of the U.S. and Canada, has excelled at creating places of employment that exhibit an outstanding commitment to customers and staff. These leaders nurture jobs into careers, offering lifelong employment that extends well beyond just a paycheck.

Oliver Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical (Morton, Pennsylvania), the East region winner, offers exceptional benefits, cost-free continuing education, top-notch customer service, and a faith-based, family-environment.

Air Quality Dunrite (Concord, Ontario, Canada) represents the Great White North as the Best Contractor to Work For in Canada. The company, which also won the award in 2012, has only gotten better with added company-paid training and guidance through Success Group Interna-tional — Canada.

Reitmeier HVAC Services (Tualatin, Oregon) is so committed to education that it started its own school, Reitmeier University.

Atlas Butler Heating & Cooling’s (Columbus, Ohio) history extends back to the 1800s. The secret to its longevity: treating its employees and customers right.

Snyder Air Conditioning (Jacksonville, Florida) carefully grooms new hires, adhering to a meticulous training process that’s been in place for decades.

Read more about the 2014 class of Best Contractors to Work For in the following stories:

• Oliver HVAC Values Family, Faith, Character

• Air Quality Dunrite Reigns Again in Canada

• Oregon Contractor Invests in Employees

• Honest Leadership, Loyalty at Atlas Butler

• Snyder’s Commitment to Training Ranks it One of the Best in 2014

Publication date: 1/26/2015

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