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 "
John Galyen, president of Danfoss North America, discusses recruiting Millennials, government regulations, holding people accountable and what’s changed in the industry since their last interview in October 2006.
Published: 12.28.16
By Terry Tanker
Doug Young, president and chief operating officer of Lennox Residential Heating & Cooling and outgoing chairman of The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), discusses government regulations, building a winning …
Published: 11.30.16
By Terry Tanker
Russell Tavolacci, senior vice president at Samsung HVAC, discusses assembling and managing a team, the future of the industry and the importance of training skilled labor.
Published: 10.28.16
By Terry Tanker
John Ratzenberger, actor, director, producer and creator of Travel Channel’s “Made in America,” discusses learning a trade, the shortage of skilled American workers and changing the perception of a career …
Published: 09.30.16
By Terry Tanker
Marty Rosica, owner of Hawks & Company in Deptford, N.J., a 2016 Tops in Trucks Fleet Design Contest winner, discusses training the next generation, developing core values and being an …
Published: 09.06.16
By Terry Tanker
When business as usual seems more difficult, take a step back and think about the last time you took some time off.
Published: 08.03.16
By Terry Tanker
Michael Carlo, managing partner of Innovative Air Solutions in Mt. Vernon, N.Y., discusses starting a business from scratch, learning on the job and evolving as a marketer.
Published: 08.03.16
By Terry Tanker
Don Rackler, president of Jon Wayne Service Company in San Antonio, discusses company culture, hiring for attitude, learning leadership from his Army father and his company’s namesake, John Wayne.
Published: 07.01.16
By Terry Tanker
It’s been 10 years since we rebranded this magazine as HVACR Business and, while a lot has changed, we’ve stayed true to our mission — publish great business management content …
Published: 06.02.16
By Terry Tanker
Carmine Galletta, owner of GallettAir Inc. in Long Island, N.Y. and the very first winner of the Tops in Trucks Fleet Design Contest, discusses fleet design, business, family and what’s …
Published: 06.02.16
By Terry Tanker
Schroeder discusses product innovation, the industry’s biggest challenges and Emerson’s new Helix Innovation Center, a $35 million state-of-the-art “ideation” facility on the University of Dayton campus.
Published: 05.01.16
By Terry Tanker
Larry Zarker, chief executive officer of the Building Performance Institute (BPI) discusses selling comfort instead of equipment, the benefits of home performance contracting and why it makes sense for HVACR …
Published: 04.07.16
By Terry Tanker
Both Ron Smith and Theo Etzel have written new books — proving once again their commitment to advancing the HVACR industry.
Published: 04.04.16
By Terry Tanker
Charles Fletcher, executive vice president of EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems in Irvine, Calif, discusses growing an energy business from scratch, focusing on culture and the future of mechanical contracting.
Published: 03.01.16
By Terry Tanker
Customer insight is about short term tactics that lead to deeper discounts, price matching, improved service, less inventory and more automation.
Published: 02.01.16
By Terry Tanker
