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.

Co-Chairs

Martin Hoover

Martin Hoover

Empire Heating & Air Conditioning
Decatur, GA

Dave Kyle

Dave Kyle

Co-Chair - Trademasters Service Corp.
Lorton, VA

Committee Members

  • Kurt Hudson, ACCA Sr. Vice Chair - LC Anderson, Inc., Boston, MA
  • Dave Kyle, Co-Chair - Trademasters Service Corp., Lorton, VA
  • Martin Hoover, Co-Chair - Empire Heating & Air Conditioning, Decatur, GA
  • 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
  • Tucker Green - Conditioned Air Association of Georgia, Jasper, GA
  • 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 committee meetings including: Eleven (11) monthly 1-hour virtual meetings.
  • One (1) in-person meeting at annual conference.
  • 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 should attend the annual conference and other planned ACCA events.
  • Committee members are expected to complete a Conflict of Interest and Disclosure of Interest form upon appointment and annually thereafter.
  • Committee members will annually grant prior approval for their company to ACCA-PAC.
  • Committee members will provide ACCA staff with vital expert feedback, guidance, and support in developing and advancing products and services.
  • Committee members will act as advocates for ACCA events, promoting attendance to their peer networks, colleagues, and other relevant parties.
  • Committee members will participate in ACTion alerts and other calls to action.

Additional Committee Co-chair Commitment

  • Coordination of committee meeting agendas with ACCA staff, board, and external stakeholders.
  • Communication with committee members on goals and expectations.
  • Some additional meetings with ACCA staff, board, and other stakeholders on strategic planning initiatives.