Talbot H. Gee, CEO
Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships
Industry Relations & Liaison
Officer/Board Interface
Finance & Budgeting
Governance & Policy
Energy Efficiency Initiatives
Utility Relations
Market & Industry Trends
Emily Saving, Executive Vice President
Oversee HARDI products
Association Operations
Human Capital Initiatives
Program development for conferences and events
HARDI Foundation
Palmer Schoening, Vice President, Government Affairs
Federal & Regulatory Activity
State Legislative & Regulatory Activity
HARDI Political Action Committee
Industry & Stakeholder Relations
External Affairs
Alex Ayers, Director, Government Affairs
Public Policy Analysis
Tax, Energy, and Economic Policy
Dan Vida, Unitary Market Analyst
HARDI’s lead analyst at D+R International
Optimize data presentation through the Unitary Market Report
Analyze the unitary HVAC market for changes and trends
Provide market insights to members
Represent HARDI at industry events
Guitze Messina, Executive Director, Mexico
Industry Stakeholder Relations, Mexican Market
Event Coordination, Mexican Market
Spanish Communications and PR
Pam Krivda, HR & Organizational Management Consultant
HR consultations
Customizable handbook creation
Sample policies and procedure manuals
Sample job descriptions & performance reviews
Paul Hallmann, Economist
HARDI Economic Services
Industry forecasting
Economic analysis
Market research
Benchmarking leadership
Brian Loftus, Market Research & Benchmarking Analyst
Market research
Benchmarking programs
T.R.E.N.D.S. forecasting program
Staff contact for HVACR distributor performance and market trends
Liaison for Distribution & Logistics, Management Methods, Sheet Metal/Air Handling Products and the Supply Chain Technology Committees
Eileen Mantel, Networking & Conferences Manager
Event Management
Event Budgeting
Event Registration
Regional Meeting Liaison
Chris DeBoer, Director of Marketing & Sales
Brand Development
Strategy Development
Digital and Print Design Oversight
Social Media Strategy
Communications Management
Marketing Budgeting
Liaison for Marketing Committee
Nick Benton, Director of Talent Development
HEAT.U Content Sourcing and Development
Emerging Leaders Program
Human Resources Programs
Liaison for HARDI HR Committee and Emerging Leaders Task Force
Training Consultation for Members
Mike Coughlin, Director of Operations
Ensure ongoing optimization of member management systems and databases
Oversee Finance department and monitor budget progress and projections
Serve as primary liaison between HARDI and external vendors for digital and physical environments
Assist in creation and implementation of internal policies
Carmen Andrei, Finance Manager
Manage financial operations, records, budget process and controls
Produce financial reports, projections and performance analysis, forecast cash flow
Analyze financial systems and procedures for maximum effectiveness
Connor Luft, Creative Design Specialist
Design promotional content
Develop social media content through various channels
Help produce video content for members
Enhance and promote the HARDI brand
Liz Rock, Training Specialist
HEAT.U System Oversight
Administration of HEAT.U E-Learning
HARDI Certification Programs
Training Consultation for Members