“This board includes some of the most powerful women in the HVACR and home comfort industries,” said WHVACR executive director Amy O’ Grady.

The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently turned down the city of Berkeley’s request for another hearing in the case brought by the California Restaurant Association (CRA), which had challenged the ban.

After nearly three years of discussion and planning, the memberships of both RETA and RSES approved a merger during their respective annual business meetings in November.

Paula Huband will oversee all aspects of ACCA’s national educational and networking events.