Parrish Services
Manassas, VA
Linda Couch has been the CEO of Parrish Services, located in Manassas, VA, since 2009. Her work with the team at Parrish has contributed to increases in revenue, profitability, employee retention, as well as the launching of numerous innovative work practices (i.e., telework and flexible schedules). In recognition of these efforts, Linda and Parrish Services were recognized as PHCC’s HVACR Contractor of the Year. While working in the HVAC industry, Linda has volunteered her time to speak at industry events on topics such as technician efficiency and choosing the right information technology for your business. She has been both a speaker and an attendee at engagements sponsored by ACCA, PHCC, and the Service Roundtable. Linda also serves on the Curriculum Advisory Board for the HVACR program at Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC). Outside of her regular employment, Linda has served on multiple boards, which focuses on homelessness, post-secondary education, and workforce development issues. Linda holds an Associate of Science degree in pre-engineering, a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics, and a Master of Business Administration degree. She has attended Executive Education programs at The Wharton School in the areas of strategy and alliances and begun doctoral studies in the field of management. She also holds a certification as a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® practitioner. Linda is in a unique position to be of service to the ACCA board. While she has the required industry experience, she would bring to the organization a breadth of skills and experiences not often found in this industry. She has served on boards, worked in a publicly held company, and worked for the federal government in a top-secret environment; she understands both the level of commitment required and the importance of following rules and standards, including the fiduciary standard for a board member. She brings a passion for increasing the level of professionalism within the industry and in the process of helping all its members.