HVAC professionals from across the U.S. honored with national recognition and $1,000 tool kit
Malco Tools, one of the nation’s top manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction industries, today announced the winners of its annual HVAC Trade-Pro of the Year Award program. The 2024 HVAC Trade-Pro of the Year Award recognizes outstanding HVAC professionals for their dedication to the industry, commitment to safety and community involvement.
The 2024 program recognized five top HVAC contractors and technicians from across the U.S.:
- Scott Mapes, Owner, First Choice Comfort LLC/Hoppy Air, Lafayette, Indiana
- Robert Deeds, Journeyman Sheetmetal Worker, Sheetmetal Workers Local #7, Kalkaska, Michigan
- Brent Evans, Owner, Evans Heating & A/C, Princeton, NC
- Tom Langfeldt, Owner and Sole Proprietor, Peninsula Heating and Air LLC, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
- Brandon McMullin, Service/Retro Fit and Finish Manager, Air Design Heating and Cooling, Murray, Utah
“It is always an honor to recognize the 2024 HVAC Trade-Pro of the Year winners for their commitment to their craft and the communities they support,” said Rich Benninghoff, president and CEO of Malco Tools. “These individuals represent the finest in the HVAC industry, sharing their skills and making a meaningful impact through their work and service.”
As a strong advocate for careers in skilled trades, Malco donates significant quantities of tools and apparel annually to a variety of educational programs, competitions and events nationwide. These include high school and post-secondary technical programs, apprenticeship contests and SkillsUSA conferences. Malco also runs the “Head of the Class” Student Recognition Program, which partners with education programs to celebrate top students and graduating classes in the HVAC/sheet metal and building construction fields.
For more information about Malco Tools, visit www.malcotools.com.
