This issue of The ACHR NEWS introduces this year’s Top 40 Under 40 contest winners, defines how artificial intelligence can help contractors attain business success, shares how and why contractors should specify water-source VRV/VRF equipment, showcases the effectiveness of building verification systems, examines the causes of low head pressure and high suction pressure, delves into common refrigeration system repair concerns, and much more.
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From leading marketing and innovation functions to serving as the chief of staff to the chairman and CEO, culminating in managing director of Residential HVAC, Arch has had an impressive career in the HVAC industry.
In December 2022, Bahr was promoted to vice president of sales, where he has made an immediate impact on the organization. He is the youngest member of North America’s senior leadership in Uponor’s history.
In 2021, Bayley joined LG Air Conditioning Technologies USA as an area sales manager, where his primary responsibilities include promotion, education, and support around LG's HVAC products.
Where Beach has really shined is in converting lead turnovers of equipment that needs to be replaced. For the last two years, he has led the team to a consistent 80% turnover conversion, month after month. This is a jump from the 40% when he arrived on the job.
Gwen gained meaningful experience in virtually every office, operations, and supervisory division of the HVAC industry, including sales, marketing, installation and service management, accounting, and back-office operations.
At Texas Total Comfort Systems, Carrillo has been the tech bringing in the most revenue for four years in a row. He also holds team events on his own so that the techs are bonding outside of the work environment.
When he took over the sheet metal department, Castro was only 33. At that time, they had about 100 sheet metal workers and $10 million in yearly revenue. Now they fluctuate around 200 employees and $42 million in revenue.
Tyler has received countless awards for his install services, including having the highest install revenue generated in the franchise across the entire country.
Last year, Davis worked with Conditioned Air Association of Georgia to launch a scholarship for students enrolling in HVAC programs. With the company’s relationship with the schools, they have been able to double their workforce.
Trent Davis develops and leads great teams that achieve exceptional business results at Lennox Commercial. He cultivates an environment of innovation, positivity, and inclusion that attracts top talent.
With an impressive legacy of nearly two decades dedicated to the elevation of the HVAC contracting industry, Dooley has been instrumental in bridging the gap between traditional methods and technological advancement.
Bryan is currently supporting the northeast quarter of the country across all Daikin, Amana, and Goodman brands for both company-owned distribution and independently-owned distribution partners.
One of Ewing’s many skills is the ability to place the customer’s needs over his own priorities to make sure they receive the best customer experience. The company has more than doubled its customer base since Ewing has been employed with them.
Fishman implemented a culture change within the organization, and the company has experienced remarkable growth of 80.4% within a span of two years — although he is quick to point out that the fantastic team around him helps get those results.
As executive director of the Conditioned Air Association of Georgia, Tucker Green works directly with the state legislature, licensing board, and code board to support all of the HVAC contractors in the state of Georgia.
Joshua has helped thousands of homeowners avoid pitfalls they face when purchasing heating and air systems by giving them information usually not shared directly with the end consumer. His goal has been to help folks through the process, just like a realtor or CPA gives advice in their fields.
Hark adapts well to rapidly changing business needs, designing, launching, and continually enhancing processes to drive revenue growth, improve profitability, and reduce operating variability.
In his nearly a decade at RHI supply, Taylor has worked his way to inside sales manager at their Fargo location. He is also on the advisory board for the HVAC program at the local tech school.
Ivanov has built Synergy3 from the ground up. The company recently received the Bryant Medal of Excellence for the second year in a row. The core values for the company are quality, communication, and respect, and their motto is “I am here to make your day better.”
As an engineering manager, Jacks has consistently sought out cutting-edge solutions to enhance energy efficiency, system performance, and user experience. His unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers has contributed to the evolution of HVAC systems, setting new industry standards.
Due in huge part to Kelleher’s dedication to HVAC innovation, over 15 million RLS press fittings have been installed globally since the company’s official launch in 2015.
Under Lewis’ leadership, Redwood has invested millions of dollars in the launching of technician universities and training and development programs across the country, providing education for young professionals in the industry.
Since 2010, Michael has benefitted from learning and growing with what he calls “some of the best teammates, leaders, and customers in the HVACR industry.” He has been encouraged, mentored, invested in, and given the opportunity to grow the company’s refrigeration business.
McCrory worked his way up in the company. He started as inside sales rep and is currently territory manager — with a story at outside sales rep in between.
The company she manages today includes 1,200 employees at 17 locations. While she has a leadership position with the company, helping others reach their goals is the most satisfying part of Munch’s job.
Murphy and his team strive to create an unforgettable experience for every customer, going above and beyond to ensure their satisfaction. He wants to wow the customer with every opportunity they get.
Neff loves to help people be successful in the HVAC space. She recently won the Boundless Benefactor award through Service Nation Alliance. This award recognizes an individual who is constantly going above and beyond to help others.
Since her career began at Trane nearly 14 years ago, she has worked on both the business’ product engineering and management sides. Today, she leads the product management teams and champions strategy to develop new technologies and product initiatives at Trane.
As national sales manager at Johnson Controls, Petruccio develops communications programs and initiatives to ensure her customers and her teams are mutually successful.
With more than 17 years of experience in the HVAC industry, Pleiman has worn many different hats and taken on many different roles in the organization that led her to her current position as president of Logan Services.
Pound has always been an advocate for women in the trades. One way that she has done that is by launching and co-hosting a Power Women of the Trades podcast, where they focus on showcasing women doing big work in the trades.
Alberto’s expertise and knowledge in the field are unmatched, and he is always willing to share his insights and best practices to help the team provide the highest level of service.
Numerous HVAC professionals nominated Dylan Roper in hopes of seeing him on this Top 40 under 40 in HVAC list. In doing so, they mentioned phrases such as ‘godfather of the trades,’ ‘most decorated HVAC tech,’ and ‘best tech I know.’
Nick created 6 & Fix and structured his operations to provide same-day service for HVAC repairs seven days a week, including holidays. The company’s slogan is “Call before 6 p.m. and get your system fixed the same day!”
In the vast and ever-changing world of digital marketing, Thomas has demonstrated an unparalleled ability to stay ahead of the curve and provide his clients with innovative and effective strategies.
One of Wells’ biggest accomplishments is spearheading philanthropic work at MAX Service Group. In each major city the company serves (Indianapolis, Louisville, Columbus, and Cincinnati), the company donates $1,500 to a new charity each month.
Wernert is co-founder and program manager of Peterman’s Top Tech Academy, an internal trade school that helps turn new hires into full-time HVAC technicians in four months.
Contractors have to spend the time to effectively choose the right business management software that allows AI capabilities to fold into their day-to-day operations with ease.
Water-source VRF/VRV units are often specified for large building and high rises applications as both contain water-cooled modules that are located indoors, closer to the space they’re serving.
Building vertifications serve as environmental and sustainability badges of honor, demonstrating excellence not only for the facilities but the contractors twisting the wrenches as well.
The hotel has one of the largest private solar arrays in New Mexico, and when the HVAC retrofit is complete, it should be able to handle the building’s entire load.
Many servicemen experience service calls where the compressor has both a low head pressure and a high suction pressure. There are three main reasons why a reciprocating compressor will simultaneously have a low head pressure and a high suction pressure.
The expectations were high after coming off of the COVID-era growth rates, but the reality is many contractors are finding themselves confronting an unanticipated slumber to summer.
“We have sales declines during two of the first three months of cooling season versus the boom times of 2022,” said Brian Loftus, macroeconomic and residential market analyst at HARDI.
For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.
The Series 19 MAV MultiPack multiturn actuator, features accelerated cycle times ranging from 13 to 100 seconds and a smart feature that tracks the number of completed cycles.
The Veritus Heat Pump Water Heater (HPWH) serves as a sustainable option providing energy savings and reliable domestic hot water for a wide variety of commercial applications.
The MagicPak V-Series now has the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating of 13 SEER/12.5 SEER2, and is designed as the ideal solution for multifamily dwellings.
The KSQ mixed flow roof supply fan provides energy-efficient building supply or untempered make-up air in applications where heating and cooling are not required.