Charlie Yerger’s initial degree was not predictive of what turned out to be his passion. He turned a degree in EMS/Paramedicine into a career of working with HVAC control systems. His HVAC career started as an installation foreman for a controls contractor, which led to working as a technician for a large residential and commercial HVAC contractor in central Texas. In 2006 Yerger joined Johnson Controls Inc. as a systems technician on a major projects team, doing service work in specialized building systems areas.
Armstrong Fluid Technology announced that its employees have donated $10,000 to WaterAid, an international charity dedicated to providing access to safe water, hygiene, and sanitation worldwide.
The Dallas-Fort Worth region, in what seems like the heart of the U.S. commercial real estate boom, now has another big player joining the mix. Mitsubishi Electric US Inc. has announced the grand opening of its new office for the Cooling and Heating and Elevator and Escalator Divisions.
Emerson announced at the ACCA IE3 show that its next-generation Copeland Scroll two-stage compressor will be offered in Goodman Mfg. Co.’s new 16-18 SEER systems.
Danfoss has appointed Scott Cohen as regional business development manager for its non-residential heating business in North America. In this role, Cohen will focus specifically on the growth of the energy-saving Danfoss AB-QM™ pressure independent control valve in hydronic applications throughout the Northeast U.S.
Kirt Daniels of Oakville, Missouri, has joined Wiegmann Associates as a project engineer. Daniels is responsible for designing and selecting HVAC systems for client facilities and provides mechanical engineering support on construction projects.
The New Flat Rate will host a seminar at the Hilton Garden Inn, Atlanta Airport, on Wednesday, April 12, aimed at giving HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service company owners the tools they need to run a profitable, debt-free business.