In today’s rapidly evolving High-Performance HVAC™ landscape, leadership and mentorship are more critical than ever. At the forefront of this movement are the professionals who guide, teach, and inspire their peers to rise to a higher standard. These are individuals who don’t just work in the HVAC industry — they help shape its future. They are the High-Performance HVAC
Influencers, Class of 2025.

What Is an Influencer in High-Performance HVAC?

Traditionally, an influencer is someone with specialized knowledge, authority, or insight who can sway an audience within a specific niche. In High-Performance HVAC, the term goes much deeper. These influencers are servant leaders — individuals who elevate others by sharing their knowledge, challenging outdated practices, and prioritizing real-world performance.

They are contractors, technicians, and business owners who believe in measuring what matters: airflow, static pressure, temperature, and total system performance.

They don’t accept “good enough.” Instead, they pursue quantifiable excellence and make it a core part of how they do business.

Why the Class of 2025 Matters

The Class of 2025 is more than just a group of high achievers — it’s a generation of professionals proving that high performance is not a luxury; it’s the new standard. These individuals are pushing the industry forward through:

• Education and Mentorship – Sharing what they’ve learned and helping others grow
• Measurement and Verification – Using diagnostic tools and data to optimize comfort and efficiency
• Implementation and Impact – Translating classroom knowledge into measurable field results
• Leadership by Example – Running businesses that reflect the core values of the High-Performance HVAC movement.

They challenge peers to ask better questions, test their assumptions, and deliver verified results to their customers. Through their actions, they’re not only improving their businesses — they’re redefining what quality looks like across the entire HVAC profession.

A Community-Driven Selection Process

Each year, we look for nominations by peers across the industry—contractors, manufacturers, distributors, utilities, and trade associations. The editorial team evaluates candidates not based on tenure or popularity, but on the measurable impact of their work today.

The selection team at the National Comfort Institute (NCI) seeks out those who consistently test, measure, document, and educate. These are individuals who believe in whole-system diagnostics and commit to helping the entire industry improve one system at a time.

Join the Movement

As the HVAC industry continues to change, the need for high-performance solutions is only growing. Comfort, energy efficiency, and long-term customer satisfaction depend on contractors who do more than install equipment — they ensure the entire HVAC system works as intended.

To that end, the Class of 2025 stands as a beacon of what’s possible when knowledge meets action.

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized? Great! You should submit your nomination for the next class of influencers at: ncilink.com/ContactMe.

Without further ado, let’s meet this year’s class:

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