Technical Committee

Technical Committee

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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.

Chair

Eric Woerner

Eric Woerner

A1 Mechanical of Dayton, LLC
Springboro, OH

ACCA Technical Committee, gathering together during conference.

Committee Members

  • Kurt Hudson, ACCA Sr. Vice Chair – LC Anderson, Inc., Boston, MA
  • 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

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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.