The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute recently recognized several HVACR industry leaders for their contributions to the HVACR and water heating industry, and also named its 2025 leadership.
Awards were given in three categories: the Richard C. Schulze Award, which recognizes the industry-wide achievements of individuals also pursuing AHRI goals; the AHRI Public Service Award, for deserving individuals or organizations making a significant contribution to the HVACR industry and in furthering AHRI goals; and the AHRI Distinguished Service Award, the association’s highest honor, recognizing industry leaders who have made considerable contributions throughout their careers. For more details, visit ahrinet.org.
Richard C. Schulze Award winners include:
- Robert Glass, Daikin Comfort Technologies North America
- Josh Greene, A.O. Smith Corporation
- Darcy Lee, Trane Technologies
- Eric Truskoski, Bradford White Corporation
The Public Service Award was presented to Joel Owen, who recently retired from Alabama Power after spending more than 50 years actively involved in the HVACR industry.
Distinguished Service Awards were presented to two well-known industry leaders for their contributions:
Morrison Carter, Beckett Thermal Solutions
William Rafferty, Mestek
The AHRI Nominating Committee also named the association’s Board of Directors and officers for 2025:
Officers
- Megan Fellinger, Morrison Products, chairman
- Mike Branson, Rheem Manufacturing Company, vice chairman
- R. Bruce Carnevale, Bradford White Corporation, vice chairman
- Kevin Beckett, R.W. Beckett, treasurer
- Gary Bedard, Lennox International, immediate past chairman
Board of Directors
- Dennis Appel, Danfoss
- David Budzinski, Johnson Controls
- Tim Figge, Hussman Corporation
- John Kramer, Cambridge Air Solutions
- Gaurang Pandya, Carrier Corporation
- Holly Paeper, Trane Technologies
- John Schneider, Copeland
- Steve Shafer, A.O. Smith Corporation
- John Thomas, WaterFurnace International
- Yogi Uemura, Daikin U.S. Corporation