The Entrepreneur of The Year program, sponsored by the business management consulting company Ernst & Young, celebrates visionary business leaders.

Controls Group North America (CGNA) — a member-owned organization of wholesale distributors and vendor partners representing various industries, including HVAC, controls, building automation, refrigeration, combustion/burner boiler, industrial, and equipment — celebrated its 40th anniversary via a conference in Huntington Beach, California.

Cochrane Supply & Engineering has been distributing Honeywell products since Cochrane was founded. Co-founder Don Cochrane Sr. got his start with Honeywell.

Quinonez’s career has taken him across the country, and he has represented several organizations within the building industry.

SAM, or Skill Advisor and Mentor, asks questions and provides additional context to help learners comprehend the content while sharpening critical thinking skills, according to Interplay Learning.

Tom Sheeler worked at American Stainless & Supply for 53 years, and before retirement held the position of general manager.

Amy Harlan, who has an extensive background in electronics and device connectivity, is the new business development manager for device connection technology at the global electronics technology firm.

The proceeds will be split between Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area and the Randy Rawson Scholarship Program, which is run by the American Boil.er Manufacturers Association.

Grant Cardone is known internationally as an expert on sales, marketing, and scaling businesses; Field Services Academy is a business growth program.