ACHR News Podcast

Jamie McMillan, founder of KickAss Careers, is an experienced boilermaker, iron worker, and welder. She is scheduled to appear at Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International’s (HARDI’s) Annual Conference: NOVA 2017, where she will discuss the importance of blue-collar skills and present how to drum up interest in the trades.

Devin Brock, HVACR manager, TE Connectivity, discusses the growing role of sensors in HVAC, major industry trends, and the latest offerings at the company.

Rob Munin, CEO and president, Lux Products, discusses smart thermostats, the future of this market, manufacturer apps, and more.

Greg Elliott, director of HVAC trade services at FacilitySource, discusses the debate between repairing and replacing aging HVAC units. He details the steps to take in making a decision, tips to help facility managers, and much more.

Eric Adjei, technical coordinator and consultant, Cascade Water Services, discusses cooling tower maintenance, trends in water treatment, and more. Posted on Aug. 18.

Steve Miles, vice president and CEO, Jerry Kelly Heating and Air Conditioning, St. Peters, Missouri, discusses the importance of attending Service World Expo, the success of last year’s show, and how business has been throughout 2017. Posted on Aug. 2.

Dave McPherson, general manager, Rheem Canada, and Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) board member, discusses the organization’s upcoming annual conference and the state of the Canadian marketplace. Posted on June 30.

Luis Orbegoso, president and COO at American Residential Services, discusses a new partnership with Nest Labs, the explosion of the Internet of Things, and more. Posted June 2.

Scott Boose, CEO of Service Experts, discusses the company’s long-term goals, major industry trends, what drew him to the job, and more. Posted May 15.

Ermis Sfakiyanudis, CEO of Trivalent, discusses the company’s recent partnership with Getac, the importance of data storage on ruggedized devices, and more. Posted April 14.

Jennifer Boyajian, aftermarket sales manager, Sanhua Intl. Inc., discusses the company’s partnership with HARDI, her goals as president of the HALO board, and more. Posted on March 29.

Udi Meirav, founder, EnVerid Systems, details HVAC Load Reduction, the importance of a building’s air intake, major trends in IAQ, and more. Posted on March 10.

Pamela Cargill, principal, Chaolysti Management Consulting, discusses the state of solar contracting and offers advice to those interested in entering the market. Posted on Feb. 7.

Derek Hall, sales engineer, ServiceTitan, details marketing strategies HVAC contractors can utilize, the importance of data analysis, and more. Posted on Jan. 6.

Modine Mfg. Co.’s Holly Van Straten, product manager - Airedale school products, and Kimberly Raduenz, marketing communication manager, discuss the company’s latest noise-reduction products, 2016 Innovation Tour, and plans for the 2017 AHR Expo. Posted on Dec. 16.

Mark Johnson Sr., application engineer specialist, dampers, Greenheck Fan Corp., discusses UL floor/ceiling design I503, the benefits of using Greenheck smoke and combination fire/smoke dampers, and more. Posted on Nov. 28

Mark Handzel of Bell & Gossett discusses the PLEV formula for smart hydronic pump selection, the growing emphasis on reducing energy consumption, and more. Posted on Nov. 11.

Ron Sciacchitano, sales engineer, Matco Service Corp., discusses a recent installation for a presidential debate, the value in longstanding HVAC relationships, and more. Posted on Oct. 21.

Mark Hatala, national program manager, commercial air conditioning, LG, discusses the LG Excellence Program, the value in contractor programs, and more. Posted on Oct. 3.

Steve Nguyen, senior director of marketing at BuildingIQ, discusses advanced data analysis and automation capabilities, the importance of data in commercial HVAC applications, and more. Posted on Sept. 23.

Aaron Salow, CEO of XOEye Technologies, discusses the importance of advancing technology in HVAC, how smart glasses have helped contractors across the country, and more. Posted on Sept. 9.

Don Fort, national training manager, LG Electronics USA Inc., discusses the company’s training facility, the importance of employee and customer relationships, and more. Posted Aug. 26.

Warren Heeley, president of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI), discusses the state of the Canadian HVAC marketplace, HRAI’s upcoming conference, and more. Posted on Aug. 5.

Dennis Brazier, founder of Central Boiler, discusses the benefits of wood-burning furnaces, how to become a successful entrepreneur, and more. Posted on July 15.

John Swann, president of Weil-McLain, discusses the manufacturer’s latest boiler offerings, the current state of the marketplace, and more. Posted on June 29.