Herb Woerpel

“One of the greatest things I get to witness is when customers walk into a branch and our branch teams know them by name,” VanHuss said. “We build relationships in this industry.”

“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.”

In the summer of 1985, from a garage in Anaheim, California, Dion Quinn drafted the budgets for his first company using an Apple II computer. Thirty-four years later, his company, AC Pro, a family-owned HVAC distributor and manufacturer based in Fontana, California, employs 400 employees across 17 l…

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?

“No matter what position you hold, you must always treat people right,” Reeves said. “People are a resource. Serve your fellow man/woman to the best of your ability, and the service will always be returned.”

“Like many other leaders, I’m an ambitious person and always looking to advance my career; however, I truly aspire to be known throughout the company and the industry as being a great leader, mentor, and coach,” Raimondi said. “If there is any advancement in position, it should be a result of that a…

Following five years of death and destruction that led him through four deployments — three to Afghanistan and one to Iraq — Griffin’s chaotic lifestyle flip-flopped. Literally.

This industry has given me a fortunate life and career, Pascucci said. I’m blessed to say that I get to have fun every day and look forward to Monday morning.”

For many wholesalers, HVACR distribution runs in their blood. This is evident by the ample number of second-, third-, and fourth-generation owners leading wholesale distributors nationwide.

“If I can make it, anyone can, Johnson said. I took a hope and a dream, sprinkled hard work and dedication on it, and made a successful career.”

From its humble beginnings in Madison, Wisconsin, to its modern-day distribution enterprise that includes 52 locations stretching from Ohio to Idaho, the company continues to deliver the right mix of personalized services, expertise, training, and products necessary to fulfill the needs of HVACR con…

While the entire HVACR industry is struggling to attain, train, and retain qualified workers, the 40 individuals featured in this year’s Top 40 Under 40 list are exceptional examples of what happens when prospects are nurtured into professionals.

Due to advancements in technology and efficiency and the swelling consumer awareness, ductless equipment continues to be one of the fastest-growing sectors throughout the HVACR industry.

When it comes to selecting the proper HVAC equipment, homeowners have no shortage of options to choose from.

Air-source heat pump sales are heating up. This is evidenced by the latest Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) shipment numbers, which identified that heat pump shipments were up more than 14 percent in March 2018 when compared to March 2017.

Nortek needed all hands on deck at the AHR Expo as the company showcased numerous new equipment lines in multiple categories, including split system air conditioners, variable refrigerant flow (VRF) units, data center management modules, heat pumps, gas/electric packaged systems, and more.

Carrier’s Toshiba Carrier Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heating and cooling products can now connect seamlessly to the i-Vu building automation system (BAS), which allows building operators to manage their HVAC systems around the clock, from anywhere.

Unique Indoor Comfort’s devotion to customer service; its kind, caring culture; and its immaculate ratings on Yelp, ReviewBuzz, and Google helped earn the company The NEWS’ 2017 Best Contractor to Work For honor in the East region.

After two years of strenuous, grassroots efforts, it appears as if geothermal tax credits are making a comeback.

The 2016-2017 winter season is set to be one of the longest, most expensive the HVACR industry has experienced in years.