RSES Journal Winter 2025, RETA-RSES

In The Field

Compiled by Terry McIver

2025-26 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman of the Board David Gulcynski, CRES, CIRO Dot Foods, Inc National President Bill Lape, CARO, CIRO, CRST SCS Engineers Executive Vice President Ray Urban Jr, CARO Lineage Logistics Treasurer Jeremy Murfin AC&R Specialists Second Vice President Melissa Cassell General Refrigeration Company Board of Directors Jeremiah Armstrong Brakebush Brothers Dale Clinton, CIRO, CRST Stellar Jason Daniel, CIRO APSM Mike Davis Republic Refrigeration, Inc John Farnham Meier Supply Ron Fetterley, CARO, CIRO, CRST APCCO Jayson Goff, CMS CoolSys C.I.S. Rich Hoke, CMS Retired Brandon Jones, CARO Tyson Foods, Inc. Eric Kaiser TruTech Tools, Ltd Casey McConnaughy Bosch Home Comfort Group Mike Missall, CARO Summit Refrigeration Group

Copeland Canada Welcomes 60 to Apprentice Day Event C opeland Canada held its seventh Annual Apprentice Day event

on September 27 at Cope land’s Integrated Learn ing Centre in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. Copeland Canada’s Apprentice Day was devel oped as a response to the

Nearly 60 apprentices, 20 industry sponsors and Copeland team members were in attendance at Copeland Canada’s Apprentice Day.

systems. Apprentices and students had the opportunity to network with indus try professionals and leaders, gain valuable insights and make connections to help advance their careers. “Apprentice Day is about more than just training; it’s about investing in the future of our industry. Attendees have chosen an industry with a bright future, which deserves our recognition,” said Ryan Garrah, Vice President for Cope land in Canada. “The fact that this event sold out so quickly shows just how committed apprentices are to building

HVACR industry’s ongoing shortage of new technician candidates. The objec tive is to help strengthen the future of the HVACR industry by fostering innovation and skills development. In a news release, Copeland sources cited data that estimates there to be about 42,500 HVACR job openings each year. Sources described the event as an immersive and interactive experience for HVACR apprentices, students and future industry leaders designed to enhance their understanding of the industry through hands-on learning and expert-led discus sions. The day included Copeland compres sor troubleshooting, Vilter industrial compressor technology and Copeland refrigeration and building management

their careers and how much enthusi asm there is for learning from industry leaders. Copeland is excited to invest in these apprentices to support the growing need for skilled workers in the HVACR trade.” Bryant Marks 10 Years of “Bryant Women in HVAC” B ryant Heating & Cool ing Systems recently celebrated a decade of “Bryant Women in HVAC,” a career support initiative

that has empowered women across the heating and cool ing industry since 2015. The theme for this year’s recognition was “Own the Momentum,” as a tribute to the progress that has been made by women throughout the HVAC industry, and an encouragement for women to keep moving forward in achieving career goals. There are currently 829 women in

Attendees for Bryant’s recent “Bryant Women in HVAC” event.

Jodie Rukamp SCS Engineers Gary Struhar, CMS Retired Nate Torres, CARO Resource Compliance Harrison Travis, CMS Retired

the Bryant network, united by a shared commitment to leadership, growth and community. The “Bryant Women in HVAC” annual event features keynote speakers, breakout sessions, peer panels, and roundtable discussions designed to foster leadership and personal growth.

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