LYNDHURST, N.J. — NAVAC, a supplier of HVAC vacuum pumps and a wide array of tools, gauges, recovery units, and industry-specific items, has appointed  Bryan Schwartz to the newly created position of national training manager. Schwartz will assume responsibility for training development programs, in-person and remote instruction, organizing education-relation projects and opportunities, and managing other NAVAC training personnel.

To excel in his new role, Schwartz will leverage his NAVAC product expertise, his HVACR field background, and his previous experience as a training manager. His appointment comes as NAVAC continues to expand its North American market share and overall industry footprint, highlighting the importance of comprehensive, cohesive product training for partners and technicians.

Schwartz, who initially joined NAVAC in 2020, has nearly 25 years of sales and service management experience. Prior to his time with NAVAC, he was senior national training manager for LG Electronics, where he was named the company’s Global Trainer of the Year for 2019. Before that, he held a senior sales and training role with DMG North Inc.

“Bryan’s blend of training experience and deep NAVAC product knowledge make him an ideal choice to step into and shape this new, nationwide position,” said Andrew Greaves, director of customer experience for NAVAC. “His award-winning accomplishments show he’s an above-and-beyond professional, one who will play a significant role as we continue to expand. Crucially, Bryan will be instrumental in helping us grow our footprint without sacrificing quality of service.”

Schwartz graduated from the HVACR Technology Program at the College of The Abermarle in North Carolina and earned a Drafting Certification from Spotsylvania Vocational School in Virginia. He is also a certified Vulkan Lokring Instructor. Schwartz resides in Roseville, California.