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Congratulations are in order for Charles “Chuck” White, vice president of technical and code services for PHCC and president of Repairs Inc. NATE awarded White the seventh annual Golden Toolbox Award.

“This award is a tremendous honor, and I take great pride in receiving this recognition from NATE,” said White. “My goal is to use my experience to help maintain the integrity of this industry, and I support NATE certification because it provides an ideal platform for verifying the knowledge and expertise of HVAC/R technicians.”
Presented at Mechanical Systems Week in Schaumburg, Ill., the award recognizes an industry professional who demonstrates outstanding service, support, and advocacy for technician certification.

White, who began his career as a technician in 1978, has extensive industry experience. He is NATE-certified in three service categories and three installation categories, and he has been an active member of NATE’s Technical Committee since 2002.

“We’re thrilled to present Chuck White with this year’s Golden Toolbox Award,” said Don Frendberg, chairman of the NATE board of directors. “He has demonstrated his dedication to the NATE mission of promoting industry excellence through his own certification achievements and his work to uphold the high standards of NATE testing as part of the Technical Committee.”

For more information about NATE certification, visit www.natex.org.

NATE honored three technicians at this year’s Mechanical Systems Week in Schaumburg, Ill. The featured technicians were selected based on their commitment to excellence through NATE certification.

The following technicians were spotlighted at the NATE booth during the show:

Jevaris Pettis of Midwest Technical Institute is certified in six NATE specialties. As an HVAC/Major Appliance Repair lead instructor, he shares his extensive industry experience with his students and inspires them to strive for NATE certification. He also owns and operates J.L.P.’s Heating and Cooling and Major Appliance Repair Services.

Phil Parker of Hawthorn Heating and Air Conditioning is a senior service technician who has been NATE-certified for nine years. He holds two certifications and values the opportunity to showcase his skills and knowledge through NATE certification.

Terry Maney of Tradewinds Heating and Air Conditioning is a field service supervisor with NATE certification in two specialties. He maintains his certification to prove that he is up-to-date on the latest industry advancements and competent in offering his customers the highest level of service.

In addition to being honored by NATE, these three industry professionals also received an anodized aluminum manifold with hoses from CPS Products, a manufacturer of tools and test equipment used in the HVACR industry.

G.W. Berkheimer, which partnered with NATE to offer testing during Mechanical Systems Week, also had representation at the NATE booth. Troy Rybicki, who is manager of technical training and NATE-certified in multiple specialties, and Robert Turman, branch manager of the McHenry, Illinois, location, both helped to represent NATE at the show.

“It was an honor to recognize these three outstanding technicians,” said Dana Anaman, manager of Marketing and Communications for NATE. “Each and every one of them has clearly demonstrated their understanding of the importance of elevating the industry through NATE certification, and we sincerely appreciate their commitment to excellence.”

Are you working your way through NATE resources and information? We’ve made it easier for you to quickly access just the information you need.

• Training Locations helps you find the closest training location available for both the United States and Canada.
• NATE Study Materials help you get ready for test day.
• HVACR Resources give you quick access to trade publications and news and events that affect your profession.
• NATE Forms and Documents provide all official applications and handbooks to take or administer testing and training, including information on Veteran’s Assistances and Americans with Disabilities, as well as the NATE Logo request form.

At the 2012 Heating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) Annual Conference, four NATE awards were given to HARDI members, recognizing the outstanding efforts of HARDI distributors in promoting technician certification and the advancement of the HVACR industry.

The 2012 Top Certifier of NATE technicians went to Mingledorff’s Inc. and was accepted by Mingledorff’s President, Bud Mingledorff. The company was honored with this award for being the HARDI distributor who certified the most technicians since last year’s HARDI conference.

“In the past, the awards recognized our partners’ efforts by the number of exams given by the respective organizations. This year it was changed to reflect the number of technicians actually certified, which is more realistic since many technicians hold multiple certifications,” said Don Frendberg, NATE chairman.

HARDI’s 2012 Single Location Top Certifier of NATE technicians went to Johnstone Supply in Denver, for being the member location certifying the most technicians, with 138 people certified. The award was accepted by Johnstone Supply President, Rick Hull.
Virginia Air Distributors, with 57 technicians certified, received the award for being the HARDI distributor with the most improvement in the number of technician certifications in the past year.

The 2012 Rising Star Award was given to S. G. Torrice Co., the HARDI distributor with the greatest improvement in technician certifications in the past year.

“The awards are presented in the form of banners, which the recipients can hang in their businesses and won’t only be for recognizing their accomplishments, the banners further drive interest of their customers in technician certification,” said Frendberg.

The 15th anniversary party is still rocking and there is still time to celebrate and get 15 percent off of all NATE merchandise including apparel, hats, chevrons, patches, decals, and accessories through Dec. 31, 2012.

“Over the past 15 years, NATE has been committed to elevating the industry by certifying technician excellence,” said Don Frendberg, chairman of the NATE board of directors. “NATE is the only certification organization developed and supported by the entire HVACR industry, and our ongoing efforts will ensure continual quality service and installation.”

To purchase discounted NATE merchandise, visit the NATE Store and use the promo code “15ANN.”

NATE Tip #1: Track Your Progress

NATE would like to help you assess your certification progress and get you complete and up-to-date. Take the survey and then let NATE know what they can do to help.
For more information, contact DAnaman@natex.org.

NATE Tip #2: Brag About Your Success

You’ve done the hard work to become NATE certified and now it is time to let your customers know. Head to www.natex.org and click on the “Partners & Testing” tab at the top. Move down the list and click on “Resource Center.” There you will find nine resources and a downloadable video to help you professionally brag on the NATE certifications that set you apart from the competition. New marketing materials will be added. Be sure to check back often!

NATE Tip #3: Keep in Touch

It is important to keep all of your personal information current with NATE including your email, home address, and employer information. If you don’t update your employer information when you switch jobs, you can’t be approved for the consumer contractor technician listing.
To update your information, log on to www.natetesting.com, click “Candidates” and use your NATE ID and PIN or log in with your MyNATE username and password.

Technicians
To find a NATE testing organization
 
To find NATE training resources
 
Information on NATE recertification
 
Contractors
To sign up for the free NATE contractor locator as featured on
www.hvacradvice.com click here
 
To update your listing (recommended at least twice a year) click here
 
To visit the NATE consumer web site http://www.hvacradvice.com