Government Relations Committee

Government Relations Committee

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Committee Purpose

The Government Relations Committee advances the HVACR industry by developing and advocating for policies that promote growth and sustainability. It builds relationships with legislators, regulatory bodies, and industry partners, representing ACCA’s interests in policy discussions. The committee educates and mobilizes members for grassroots advocacy, ensuring they are informed on key issues. The committee also manages the ACCA-PAC, organizing fundraising, candidate contributions, and advocacy events to support the industry’s policy goals.

Chair

Dave Kyle

Dave Kyle

Co-Chair - Trademasters Service Corp.
Lorton, VA

Committee Members

  • Matt Marsiglio, ACCA Sr. Vice Chair - Flame Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical, Warren, MI
  • Dave Kyle, Chair - Trademasters Service Corp., Lorton, VA
  • Josh Bigelow - Great Dane Heating and Air Conditioning, Clinton Township, MI
  • Kane D'Amico - Alliance Heating & Air Conditioning, Bridgeport, CT
  • Laura DiFilippo - DiFilippo's Service Co., Paoli, PA
  • Kent Duncombe - Goettl, NV
  • Melissa Frause - Bob's Heating and Air Conditioning, Woodinville, WA
  • Tom Freund - Comfort-Air Engineering, San Antonio, TX
  • Hugh Joyce - James River Air Conditioning Co., Richmond, VA
  • Andrew Oser - Association of Air Conditioning Professionals, Gaithersburg, MD

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Committee Participation Commitment

  • Committee members are expected to attend 50% or more of the scheduled meetings including: 
    • Eleven (11) monthly 1-hour virtual meetings
    • One (1) in-person meeting at annual conference
    • Occasional ad-hoc meetings
  • Committee members are expected to participate in the ACCA Government Relations Committee Forum and respond to communications promptly.
  • Committee members are expected to produce a biennial policy report, presented to the Board for approval, based on member feedback. 
  • Committee members can expect some coordination/contact outside of meetings. 
  • Committee members are expected to attend the ACCA annual conference and other ACCA events.
  • Committee members are expected to complete a Conflict of Interest and Disclosure of Interest form upon appointment and annually thereafter.
  • Committee members are expected to sign an annual Anti-trust policy agreement.
  • Committee members will annually grant prior approval for their company to ACCA-PAC.
  • Committee members will act as advocates for ACCA events, promoting attendance to their peer networks and other prominent member parties. 
  • Committee members will assist ACCA staff in strategically developing new and improving existing ACCA member benefits and programs with the goal of making ACCA the strong and valuable leader in the industry to members and prospective members.

Eligibility

  • The ACCA Government Relations Committee is comprised of up to fifteen (15) individuals:  

    1. The ACCA Sr. Vice Chair

    1. The Government Relations Committee Chair

    1. The Government Relations Committee Vice Chair

    1. Up to ten (10) Contractor Members 

    1. Up to two (2) ACCA Past Chairs 

  • Committee members serve a one-year term, renewable for up to three years.
  • Participants must be employed by an ACCA contractor member company in good standing.
  • To ensure broad member representation, no more than one individual from the same company may serve on the same committee at any given time.