Staff Sgt. Antonette Ventura’s path to becoming a sheet metal journey person took an unexpected detour when she was deployed to Saudi Arabia in late 2020, during the middle of her apprenticeship.

A few years back, if you would have asked Shawna Peddle what career path she planned on taking, she'd tell you she never would have considered the HVAC industry. But then something changed.

I recently sat down with Sophia Bellos, vice president of product development at Ducted Systems, Johnson Controls.

Hamlin Sheet Metal is in its third generation of family ownership and management, and women play an integral role in the company’s success.

In honor of International Women’s Day, Johnson Controls is highlighting three remarkable female HVAC professionals.

“More women are entering the trades at higher rates than ever before and are sustaining more longevity within their careers."

After the market crash of 2008, Local 28 journeyperson Kandice Rogers traded in her plans to be an architect for a career in HVAC construction.

Jennifer Fox Mann is a third generation sheet metal worker. “That means that my grandfather and father paved the way for me.”

As your brother, former Duro Dyne CEO and Chairman Randy Hinden, readied his path to retirement over the last two years, you took on a more active role in the company. 

When you stepped into your role as president and CEO of NB Handy four years ago, did you already have experience with the inner workings of the HVAC industry?