Category: News Makers

We’re excited to spot our member Dayna Hottle, GM at C&C Heating & Air Conditioning, interviewed by Detroit’s WDIV-TV news team as part of their new “Trade Up” series of coverage spotlighting the importance of the trades. Dayna and her team are recognized for emphasizing the significance of the skilled trades and their proactive efforts to recruit women and young people into our rewarding industry. Bravo, Dayna!

Listen in as Kate Cinnamo, Executive Director of Explore the Trades, chats up the future of the trades on the Service Business Mastery podcast. The conversation centers on tangible ways contractors can step in to help fill the skilled labor gap and attract and train young workers to build a stronger workforce

Trade publication PHCP Pros recently awarded residential Contractor of the Year honors to our members at Peterman Bothers! Congratulations to brothers Chad and Tyler Peterman and their strong team for achieving this recognition. Prepare to be inspired by reading more about their hard work and growth journey!

Carrie Fraser, Nexstar’s VP of Operations, chatted with Mechanical Hub podcast hosts and industry veterans Tim Ward and John Mesenbrink in a recent episode of “Appetite for Construction.” The trio covers a lot of ground – from Nexstar’s servant-based culture to Super Meeting to Carrie’s passion for the trades. Tune in today!

There is always great company and good conversation happening over at Power Women of the Trades podcast. Recently our own Connections Coach Kim Batham shared a bit about her journey in the trades and the important role she leads at Nexstar in helping members develop and nurture lasting connections. Listen to this two-part series and prepare to be inspired.

Spoken from the heart, Nexstar Customer Experience Coach Jennifer Frith truly inspires in this ACHR News column as she encourages readers to act with kindness when guiding our younger generations to discover all the trades have to offer. Let’s take Jen’s lead and do so with passion, pride, determination, and generosity.