Terry is the owner of JFT Properties LLC and publisher of HVACR Business magazine. He has more than 30 years of experience in the advertising and publishing industries. He began his career with a business-to-business advertising agency. Prior to forming JFT Properties LLC in January 2006 he spent 20 years with a large national publishing and firm where he was the publisher of several titles in the mechanical systems marketplace.In addition to his experience in advertising and publishing Terry has worked closely with numerous industry-related associations over the years including AHRI and ABMA and he is currently on the board of directors for North American Technician Excellence N.A.T.E "
Dan Foley discusses his unlikely path into the industry, learning from skilled craftsmen and overcoming his recent battle with COVID-19 and the effects it had on him and his business.
Published: 01.08.21
By Terry Tanker
Aust discusses growing and selling his own service business, the importance of succession planning and working with his sons.
Published: 12.09.20
By Terry Tanker
Nathan Walker discusses industry refrigerant changes, specifically A2Ls and R-32, and how these changes will impact the North American market, as well as COVID-19 and opportunities for contractors focused on …
Published: 11.06.20
By Terry Tanker
Indursky discusses recruiting, the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on business and doing the right thing.
Published: 10.08.20
By Terry Tanker
The McGraths, who are 2020 Tops in Trucks Fleet Design Contest winners, discussed starting a business out of necessity, figuring out how to grow and their winning truck design.
Published: 09.01.20
By Terry Tanker
Corey Hickmann discusses learning a trade, the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on business and the importance of industry support.
Published: 08.10.20
By Terry Tanker
Eddie McDonald, owner of Zen Air Heating & Cooling in Suwanee, Ga., discusses moving away from the franchise model, the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on business and working with …
Published: 07.09.20
By Terry Tanker
Lanny Huffman, president of Hickory Sheet Metal in Hickory, N.C. and newly installed chairman of ACCA, discusses the evolution of his company, giving people responsibility and the importance of industry …
Published: 06.08.20
By Terry Tanker
Mike Graessle discusses recruiting retirees, checking financials every day and being thankful.
Published: 05.01.20
By Terry Tanker
Rob Minnick, president and CEO of Minnick’s, discusses reinventing the business after 2008, learning to run a business and the value of home performance.
Published: 04.01.20
By Terry Tanker
Danielle Putnam discusses the growing up in the industry, learning to lead a business and recruiting women into the field.
Published: 03.01.20
By Terry Tanker
We sat down with Ben Stark, CEO of Sunny Service in Hurst, Texas and managing partner of Go Time Success Group. Stark discussed learning to be a business owner, the …
Published: 02.01.20
By Terry Tanker
We sat down with Benson Green, president of Benson’s Heating and Air Conditioning in Tallahassee, Fla. Benson discussed the value of community, growing your own technicians and having a solid …
Published: 01.01.20
By Terry Tanker
We sat down with Tina Pinna, owner of Master Mechanical Services in Miami, Fla. Tina discussed becoming an entrepreneur in the family business, adapting management style to current workforce and …
Published: 12.01.19
By Terry Tanker
Publisher Terry Tanker sat down with Dan Goodman CEO of Building36 a technology company that provides smart home solutions to HVAC, plumbing and electrical contractors. The two discussed the connected …
Published: 11.01.19
By Terry Tanker
