MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. — James Crisp is the new executive director of accreditation at HVAC Excellence, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of education in the HVACR industry.

Crisp brings more than 30 years of experience in career and technical education that has included secondary, post-secondary, and state-level leadership roles, according to an HVAC Excellence press release.

In his new role, Crisp will oversee accreditation standards, processes, and the HVAC Excellence accreditation team, ensuring schools achieve and maintain the highest levels of quality and compliance, the press release said. He will also work closely with schools that are launching new programs or seeking accreditation and provide leadership for schools seeking to raise standards.

Crisp has a Ph.D. in vocational leadership from Georgia State University and both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from Georgia Southern University. His career reflects a lifelong dedication to career and technical education, HVAC Excellence said. Prior roles include:

• State coordinator for educational programs with the technical college system of Georgia.

• Administrative roles as the instructional coordinator at Heart of Georgia Technical College and the director of institutional effectiveness at Griffin Technical College.

• Secondary-level instructor in construction trades, industrial arts, and industrial technology.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Crisp to our organization,” said Howard Weiss, president of the ESCO Group and HVAC Excellence. “His unparalleled expertise in career and technical education, combined with his passion for improving educational standards, will elevate our accreditation process and strengthen our partnerships with schools across the nation.”