Herb Woerpel

Herb Woerpel

Herb Woerpel is a senior editor with The ACHR NEWS. He is committed to delivering practical, insightful information in an accessible, engaging way. Herb joined BNP Media in 2011. He most recently served as editor-in-chief of Engineered Systems and was previously employed as managing editor of The ACHR NEWS. Before joining BNP Media, he worked as a reporter with the Advance Newspapers, a subsidiary of MLive/The Grand Rapids Press. He holds a bachelor’s degree in news editorial journalism from Central Michigan University and boasts 16-plus years of professional journalism experience. Contact him at 248-786-1583 or herbwoerpel@achrnews.com.
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Distribution Trends Top 40 Under 40: Laura Tofte

Tofte, 39, is the director of marketing for Auer Steel & Heating Supply Co. Inc.
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
January 9, 2019
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“I’ve been very fortunate throughout my career that I have been offered opportunities that have furthered my career,” Tofte said. “My attitude has always been, ‘I will do whatever you need me to do.’ So far that has worked out pretty well.”
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Distribution Trends Top 40 Under 40: John Steele

Steele, 35, is the sales and marketing manager for CFM Equipment Distributors Inc.
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
December 26, 2018
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“I have tremendous respect for all the positions within the HVAC industry,” Steele said. “Without each role working well, everything falls apart. I’ve seen good teams, bad teams, and great teams. Teamwork is the most important part of a successful distributor. I’m grateful to be part of one of the best teams at CFM Equipment Distributors.”
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Does the Average HVAC Wholesaler Stand a Chance Against Amazon?

Ian Heller, president and COO, Modern Distribution Management, defines Amazon Business’s growing role in the wholesale marketplace
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
December 20, 2018
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Amazon achieved $178 billion in sales in 2017, which was a 31 percent increase over its 2016 sales numbers. The company is expected to reach $230 billion in sales in 2018. So, how is the company making money so quickly, and what does it mean to your HVAC wholesale business?
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Distribution Trends Top 40 Under 40: Amber Sheehan-Jelinek

Sheehan-Jelinek is the COO at Johnstone Supply – Sheehan Group
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
December 19, 2018
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“I’m genuinely enthusiastic about our industry because I’m doing something I really enjoy and really care about,” said Sheehan-Jelinek. “This is an exciting time in our industry. We are leading our companies though the digital migration and changing landscape that journey brings. It’s impossible not to be enthusiastic about that.”
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