LYNDHURST, N.J. — Jesse Stewart, national training manager at NAVAC Inc., is one of the Top 25 Most Influential HVACR Instructors and Trainers for 2025.

The list, put together by HVAC Excellence, recognizes individuals who are shaping the future of the HVACR industry through exceptional teaching, dedication, and advocacy for education.

NAVAC is a supplier of HVAC vacuum pumps and a wide array of tools, gauges, hoses, recovery units, and other industry-specific items. HVAC Excellence is an organization, managed by ESCO Institute, dedicated to improving the quality of education in the HVACR industry.

The HVAC Institute’s Top 25 share their expertise in classrooms, on social media channels, and on YouTube, and among wholesalers and manufacturers, ensuring that the next generation of HVACR professionals is equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed, a press release from NAVAC said. This year’s honorees were selected from more than 1,000 instructors and trainers who were nominated by people in the industry.

“At NAVAC, we are thrilled to see Jesse receive this well-deserved recognition,” said Andrew Greaves, director of education and customer experience at NAVAC. “Jesse’s dedication to advancing HVACR education and his commitment to empowering professionals in the field embody our company’s mission to elevate industry standards through innovation and expertise.”

To honor their achievements, the names of all 25 winners will be featured on commemorative T-shirts provided by TruTech Tools. These shirts will be distributed at the 2025 National HVACR Education Conference, which is scheduled to take place in March in Las Vegas, Nevada.