I have been working with and for my father since I was fifteen years old.
Dad has owned an HVAC business for over twenty five years and has built up a substantial following and reputation.
It was a no-brainer for me to decide that I wanted to follow in his footsteps, since I would be continuing the family business with pride. One thing that I know I will be changing is that I want my business to emphasize sustainable energy and environmentally-friendly practices in heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Today’s HVAC systems are incredibly complex and are designed to interface with energy-saving devices, as well as software that controls the equipment’s efficiency. When I take over the business, my workers will be trained to design and execute industry best practices to reduce the impact on the environment. I’ll also explore the best avenues for recycling and the usage of green products. I’ve already convinced my father to recycle all air filters, and none of our air filters ever end up in a landfill or on-site dumpster. Also, we place a high priority on purchasing HVAC models and parts that are made from recycled materials. In order to cut carbon dioxide emissions, we use only eco-friendly refrigerants. We aim to install nothing other than efficient HVAC systems that abide by EPA standard guidelines. Currently, my application has been submitted to become a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, whose membership I’ll include on my company branding. And even though I’ll be slowly making eco-friendly changes to Dad’s company, when I own it outright I will likely build a website which will emphasize each of these practices.