Arlington, Va. — The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announces that Dean Brainard of NEXUS, LLC., is facilitating the ACCA MIX Group networking event at the ACCA Annual Conference on February 13, 2018 in Washington, D.C. ACCA’s Management Information Exchange (MIX) Group program is one of the associations premier contractor benefits. HVAC contractors involved Read more
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Arlington, Va. — The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announces that Dean Brainard of NEXUS, LLC., is facilitating the ACCA MIX Group networking event at the ACCA Annual Conference on February 13, 2018 in Washington, D.C.
ACCA’s Management Information Exchange (MIX) Group program is one of the associations premier contractor benefits. HVAC contractors involved in MIX Groups share business information, including marketing and sales strategies, business operations, key performance indicators, and other financial metrics with each other.
“ACCA is excited Dean is leading this year’s MIXer event at the annual conference,” said Paul T. Stalknecht, ACCA president and CEO. “Dean is well-known in the contracting industry and is going to lead a great “speed-networking” event for contractors. For those who want to be involved in the industry’s premier networking and business-to-business learning venue, ACCA’s 2018 MIXer is the place to be.”
Dean Brainard, founder of NEXUS, LLC., has more than 30 years of consulting, training, and management experience. He specializes in collaborative training, coaching and facilitation processes that empower business leaders to achieve critical business outcomes.
Brainard said, “Our goal for the 2018 ACCA MIXer is to spark conversations between contractors who want to engage in a MIX Group and existing MIX Groups who are recruiting new members. Current and former ACCA Board Officers, Bobby Ring, Laura DiFilippo, Dave Kyle, and Dan Weis will share the benefits and expectations of being a MIX group member. This networking experience could be the first step in one of the most valuable decisions a business owner can make for their business.”
The Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) program, administered by the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), is the only international credential program in the plumbing engineering field, and it provides formal recognition of outstanding professionals with advanced skills in the design and specification of plumbing systems. The 2018 CPD Exam is being held on April Read more
The Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) program, administered by the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), is the only international credential program in the plumbing engineering field, and it provides formal recognition of outstanding professionals with advanced skills in the design and specification of plumbing systems. The 2018 CPD Exam is being held on April 5 and 6, and registration is now open at aspe.org/CPDExam.
Why do the plumbing industry’s elite choose to earn and maintain the CPD credential? CPDs are considered to have the highest level of skills in the design and specification of plumbing systems, and employers and clients immediately recognize a designer’s achievements when they see the CPD designation after the designer’s name. “The CPD reflects competency in plumbing design and professionalism, and sets one apart from others in the industry, whether it is competing for a project with an owner, architect, or contractor, or competing for promotions in your employment,” says Bradley T. Gettel, CPD, GPD, LEED AP, a Principal at MEC Inc. in Denver.
Sarah A. Balz, PE, CPD, GPD, LEED AP, a Piping Engineer at Affiliated Engineers in Madison, Wisconsin agrees. “The CPD certification will add value to your resume and your company,” she says.
Mokena, Ill. — In March 2018, ASSE International will launch the first issue of its new magazine: Working Pressure. The quarterly magazine will be distributed in print to ASSE International members and online to the public and ASSE-certified professionals at www.workingpressuremag.com. Working Pressure magazine replaces Backflow Prevention & Plumbing Standards (BPPS) magazine, which was discontinued Read more
Mokena, Ill. — In March 2018, ASSE International will launch the first issue of its new magazine: Working Pressure. The quarterly magazine will be distributed in print to ASSE International members and online to the public and ASSE-certified professionals at www.workingpressuremag.com. Working Pressure magazine replaces Backflow Prevention & Plumbing Standards (BPPS) magazine, which was discontinued in December 2017. Working Pressure will cover ASSE International’s full demographic range, which includes backflow prevention, plumbing/mechanical, water quality, HVAC, fire protection, medical gas, and water utility.
Since deciding to move to a quarterly publication and online news site, ASSE International has been surveying readers and members to gain a clearer understanding of who they are, which segments of the industry they work in, and what they want to read. ASSE has learned a great deal, and the new magazine will be tailored accordingly. Some of the regular content will include columns for product standards, professional qualifications standards, government and code updates, backflow industry updates and opinions, new products, engineering perspectives, industry news, membership news, product repair, and quarterly quizzes. Working Pressure’s multiple platforms – magazine, website, and email—will provide a balance of education and entertainment to its dedicated readers.
Working Pressure will also include one to three feature articles per issue determined by what’s happening in the industry. These articles will be longer than columns and will dive in a bit deeper. Features will include issues affecting the industry, implementation of technology, plumbing system design, and contractor tips, to name a few. Working Pressure’s mission is to give readers a working knowledge of what’s happening in our widespread and diverse industry.
The quarterly issues of Working Pressure magazine will cover January-March (published in March), April-June (published in June), July-September (published in September), and October-December (published in December). The first issue’s content will be posted to www.workingpressuremag.com in March, but in the meantime, the website will feature current industry news and archived content from 2017.
Working Pressure magazine will be mailed to ASSE International members, distributed digitally via email to ASSE-certified professionals, ASSE members, and extra subscribers, and posted online at www.workingpressuremag.com. With a beginning subscriber list of more than 17,500, ASSE International intends to expand circulation to at least 22,000 readers in the United States and abroad by the end of 2018.
Towaco, NJ — Diversified Heat Transfer (DHT) announced that it has appointed Jake Goldberg as President and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Jake began his career at DHT in 1999, and has played an integral leadership role, helping to guide the company in achieving its long-term strategic goals, for more than a decade. “I am Read more
Towaco, NJ — Diversified Heat Transfer (DHT) announced that it has appointed Jake Goldberg as President and Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Jake began his career at DHT in 1999, and has played an integral leadership role, helping to guide the company in achieving its long-term strategic goals, for more than a decade.
“I am excited about this new role and the future of the company. We have a very talented team at DHT that is focused on taking continued actions to transform the business, strengthening our product innovation pipeline, and unlocking future opportunities. I look forward to leading DHT to the next phase of growth within the industry. ”
Norman Goldberg and Ken Kaplan have led DHT for 34 years and will continue to be part of the day-to-day operations as Chairmen and Advisors.
DHT also announced it has appointed Fred Depuy as Strategic Advisor to its Chief Executive Officer and Board. As a seasoned CEO with over 25 years of leadership experience, 14 years as President/CEO of AERCO International, Inc., Fred values his team above all else. Driven by his passion for cultivating a strong work culture, Fred brings expertise in developing engineered solutions, establishing a customer-centric mindset and creating enterprise value. Fred’s role at DHT will be to provide advice and support in the areas of strategic opportunities, market, and competitive developments and to assist in the execution of DHT’s growth plan.
“We’re extremely excited and fortunate to have Fred join the DHT team,” Jake Goldberg said. “His extensive leadership experience and industry affiliations will undoubtedly be valuable assets as we enter the next stage of our growth plan.”
“DHT embodies the culture that I’m used to….people first and the desire to create an environment of continuous process improvement…all I have to do is help them make sure its sustainable….I’m really looking forward to this opportunity,” said Fred Depuy.
Arlington, Va. – The Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), today announced scholarship awards totaling $74,000 to 40 students, including one military veteran program recipient, studying to become technicians in the HVACR and water Read more
Arlington, Va. – The Clifford H. “Ted” Rees, Jr. Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), today announced scholarship awards totaling $74,000 to 40 students, including one military veteran program recipient, studying to become technicians in the HVACR and water heating industry.
“We are pleased to award scholarships to these qualified and dedicated students and veterans, and we hope to eventually welcome them into the industry,” said AHRI President and CEO Stephen Yurek. “Each year, the Foundation provides aid to an increasing number of recipients, helping to promote careers in the industry and fill good-paying jobs that cannot be outsourced.”
“Developing quality workers is a critical initiative that everyone in our industry is working together to accomplish,” said ACCA President and CEO Paul T. Stalknecht. “We are proud to partner with the Rees Scholarship Foundation and AHRI to give these hard-working students and veterans scholarships to help them continue their education, which will develop into a strong workforce for our industry’s future.”
HVACR and Water Heating Technician Program Recipients:
Adam Randolph, Bevill State Community College, Sumiton, AL
Adrain Behn,Green Country Technology Center, Okmulgee, OK
Angel Gonzalez, Brownson Technical School, Anaheim, CA
Austin Romine, Bevill State Community College, Sumiton, AL
Binh Le Georgia, Piedmont Technical College, Clarkston, GA
Bradley Wheat, Bevill State Community College, Sumiton, AL
Christian Castillo, Tyler Junior College West Campus, Tyler, TX
Christopher Lewis, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI
Cory Edney, Intercoast College, Fairfield,CA
Cory Mullins, Santa Barbara Business College, Ventura, CA
Dwoodson Fuller, Green Country Technology Center, Okmulgee, OK
Emily Johnson, Hennepin Technical College, Eden Prairie, MN
Erasmo Soto, Intercoast College Rancho, Cordova, CA
George Heiman, Leonardi HVAC Training Center, Denver, CO
Howard Raleigh, Brownson Technical School, Anaheim, CA
Hunter Johnson, Bevill State Community College, Sumiton, AL
James Parra, Bevill State Community College, Sumiton, AL
Jeffrey Headrick , Tyler Junior College, Tyler, TX
Jessy Garcia Olivia, Tulsa Tech Center, Tulsa, OK
Joce Mizimakoski, InterCoast College, Sacramento, CA
Juan Godinez, Perry Technical Institute, Yakima, WA
Luis Cervantes, Lone Star College, Houston, TX
Michael Derby, Penn College of Technology, Williamsport, PA
Myra Sullivan, Bevill State Community College, Hamilton, AL
Nadege de Lajudie, Brownson Technical School, Anaheim, CA
Nathan Lavallee, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA
Obed Cordova, Front Range Community College, Loveland, CO
Philip Fernandez, South Central Louisiana Technical College, Reserve, LA
Platoni Quach, Brownson Technical School, Anaheim, CA
Rex Allbritton Jr., Green Country Technical Institute, Okmulgee, OK
Ruben Carreon, Tyler Junior College, Tyler, TX
Ryan Callahan, Southeast Community College, Milford, NE
Ryli Jetton, Missouri State Technical College, Linn, MO
Scott Husak, MIAT College of Technology, Canton, MI
Semih Sonmez, Electrical Training Center Inc., Copiague, NY
Timothy Singer, Delta College, University Center, MI
Trent Steffens, Missouri State Technical College, Linn, MO
Will Madison, Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, AL
Zachary Hutto, Green Country Technology Center, Okmulgee, OK
Veterans Program Recipients:
Glenn Coady, Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA
Since the Rees Scholarship Foundation was founded in 2003, it has awarded more than $700,000 in scholarships to more than 400 deserving students and instructors.