Technical Committee

Technical Committee

Learn. Grow. Connect. Fight.

Committee purpose: 

The Technical Committee is responsible for developing and maintaining ACCA's technical materials for our members. They will create new standards as needed and ensure that any ANSI-certified products remain compliant with certification requirements. Additionally, the committee will produce whitepapers to address questions from members and industry partners, providing valuable support and insights. 

Co-Chairs:  

Rob Minnick, 

National Comfort Instituteon, LLC
Laurel, MD
Eric Woerner, 

A1 Mechanical of Dayton, LLC
Springboro, OH

Committee Members: 

  • Eddie McFarlane, ACCA Sr. Vice Chair – Sila Services, King of Prussia, PA
  • Hugo Aguilar – International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials, Ontario, CA
  • Mike Beaver – Beaver Brothers, Inc., Salisbury, NC
  • Manny Chaves – Chaves Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Hudson, MA
  • Jim Cika – International Code Council, Charlotte, NC
  • Phil Forner – Allendale Heating Company, Inc., Allendale, MI
  • Horace Hunt – Palmer's Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC, Thomasville, NC
  • Jim Kendzel – American Supply Association, Itasca, IL
  • Ed Lehr – Jack Lehr’s Heating, Cooling, and Electric, Allentown, PA
  • Warren Lupson – Lupson & Associates, LLC, Silver Spring, MD
  • Kenny Matula – American Residential Services (ARS), Memphis, TN
  • Anthony Maynor – RightTek HVAC Training, LLC, Apex, NC
  • Joe Pacella - Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI 
  • Jay Peters – Codes & Standards International, Belen, NM 
  • Marisa Reddy – Conduit Tech, Somerville, MA 
  • Robert Volin – Air Design Concepts, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 

Pictured L-R: Manny Chaves, Joe Pacella, Phil Forner, Eddie McFarlane, Marisa Reddy, Ed Lehr, Robert Volin, Rob Minnick, Eric Woerner, and Martin Hoover.  

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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 Products Committee Forum and respond to communications promptly.

  • 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.  

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.