Barton James has concluded his service as CEO, and the board has named Martin Hoover, 2024-2025 ACCA chair of the board of directors, as interim CEO.

On June 12, 2026, Governor Jeff Landry signed HB953 into law — and with it, Louisiana enacted what PHCC believes to be the most damaging rollback of plumbing licensure standards seen anywhere in the country in recent memory.

The investment comprises a $34 million Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and a $6 million Seed round led by Sequoia Capital.

Wheeler will remain a member of the company’s board of directors.

The new show features conversations with students, graduates and instructors sharing stories about training, career changes and opportunities in the skilled trades.

The state-of-the-art facility will provide hands-on learning with live commercial equipment, helping develop the next generation of technical, engineering, sales and service talent.

Industrial cooling safety is entering a new era shaped by stricter environmental requirements, new refrigerants, and rising expectations for equipment safety under real operating conditions.

Since launching the initiative in 2010, Sonnhalter’s Tool Drive has raised $603,000 in donations to support Habitat’s mission of providing safe, affordable housing opportunities throughout Northeast Ohio.

This year's theme, "Cool Intelligence," showcases the innovation, expertise and advanced technologies that are transforming refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems.

These promotions follow the retirements of Bruce Cole, former vice president of residential sales and marketing, and Paul Selking, former vice president of commercial sales and marketing.