December AirReps Breeze - Special Edition, Annual Recap
2023 has been a BIG year for AirReps. Back in January, our CEO, Michael Hawkins shared that for AirReps, 2023 would be the year of expansion. Above and beyond his original shared promises, AirReps has expanded in more ways than one. New products, new services, new team members, and even new business acquisitions, this year has been one to remember.?
This December marks not only the end of this incredible year but also the end of our first year with the AirReps Brezee! After introducing this newsletter at the beginning of 2023, this edition marks one year of our monthly newsletter, so our team thought it would be fun to take a look back at 2023 through editions past of the AirReps Breeze!?
January 2023
Back in January, the team was thrilled to launch our brand-new website. After months in the making, the hard work and dedication of many at Team AirReps was finally ready to be shared online at AirReps.com!?
Since January, our website has continued to be a place for people to discover all things AirReps but also serves as a space for continued learning for the entire HVAC community. As we head into the new year, we look forward to expanding our website further, always striving to best serve our community through easy-to-use resources and information. To see more, check out our website at AirReps.com today!?
February 2023
Last February, we shared all things ASHRAE … the ASHRAE 2023 Winter Conference & AHR Expo, that is!?
The annual conference was an incredible opportunity to network with new brands and faces in the HVAC industry, and to see the latest and greatest from our clients and partners!?
Of course, as we do every year, the AirReps Annual Hospitality Dinner welcomed our team and contacts to Atlanta with dinner, drinks, and mingling. As we look forward to 2024, we simply cannot wait for the ASHRAE 2024 Winter Conference & AHR Expo in Chicago, Illinois! Will we be seeing you there??
March 2023
In March we celebrated International Women’s History Month with an exclusive interview with our very own, Whitney Walker! Through answering questions about her journey with HVAC, Whitney helped shine a light on what it means to be a woman in the industry. Click the link below to revisit this awesome interview - and make sure you’re subscribed to the AirReps Breeze for our March 2024 edition for more!?
April 2023
April here at AirReps was all about FUN! While we heard more about our Director of Engineering, Matt Adkins, we also celebrated our annual in-office chili cook-off - a beloved tradition in our Bellevue office - and our AirReps Cornament!?
While it may sound like all fun and games, we take team building seriously here at AirReps, and our chili cook-off is a great way to support team bonding, all while having some delicious food to eat.?
Plus, our annual cornament is an incredible event that allows us to give our team members a chance to bond while connecting with clients and customers too. Interested in attending an event like this in 2024? Make sure to connect with your AirReps AE.
May 2023
In May of 2023, we celebrated updates about our distribution center AND we welcomed a new product line to our lineup.?
Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. (ACT). ACT is a premier thermal management solutions company, focusing on custom applications of two-phase heat transfer technology. The company launched back in 2003 as an R&D company and has grown into a leading manufacturer of thermal management products for diverse industries and applications.?
To learn more about our full and current product line, check out our website and connect with your AirReps AE today!
June 2023
This June, we held our AirReps Eastside Cornament in Spokane, Washington! Never heard of a cornament before? It's a huge, all-day cornhole tournament where clients and Team AirReps have the chance to connect through a day of friendly competition!
Over 20 teams participated in the cornament this past June, and we cannot wait for this event to be back, bigger and better than ever before in the summer of 2024!
July 2023
July was another month of unprecedented growth for team AirReps, as we welcomed two new brands into our AirReps community. With the acquisition of InControl and Integrated Systems, we felt poised and confident in our ability to better serve future and existing clients.?
Integrated is nationally recognized in OEM Startup and warranty support services. The company is known for working on some of the most challenging sites, with some of our most complex applications.
InControl primarily represents controls and energy management products, specializing in VFDs and metering. The additional product lines and controls support are complimentary to the current products that AirReps offers.
Michael Hawkins, President of AirReps shared, “Both companies will greatly enhance the capabilities of AirReps and will allow us to provide a more comprehensive array of services for our customers.”?
In July, we also had the chance to work with Flow Control Industries, Inc. for our annual AirReps and Flow Control Open House BBQ! ??This event is an opportunity for us to bring together our favorite things in HVAC - great food, a bevy of drinks, and the latest technology!
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August 2023
August means all things AirReps Expo here at AirReps! This edition gave insight into each part of the event. From the Manufacturer’s Dinner the evening before to the Trade Show to the closing ceremonies.?
To start, the Manufacturer’s Dinner was held at Castilla Restaurant & Tapas Bar and gave everyone attending - from locals to our out-of-town visitors - a chance to enjoy a meal together before the big day!?
At the Trade Show, 25 partners joined us at the Expo with booths. Each brand had the opportunity to share with the community the latest and greatest from their organization. We were blown away by the hands-on experiences each company brought to their table for the trade show, and we were honored that so many made the time to help us make this trade show a success!?
Next up was the Engineering Summit, where three industry experts spoke to a classroom full of engineers at the start of their career journey. A full day of learning was accompanied by lunch and prizes, and everyone left with new insight and new connections. Being that the Engineering Summit is the newest piece to our AirReps Expo event, we were thrilled to see a room full of the next generation of HVAC engineers ready to learn!?
The Golf Invitational is the crown jewel of our AirReps Expo. By invite only, golfers enjoy a day of friendly competition. This year we welcomed 36 teams who played a full 18 holes on the most gorgeous day at the Newcastle Golf Course. The Blue Angels flew by and at each hole, golfers were once again welcomed by team AirReps and our partners with food, drinks, and games.??
At the closing ceremony, there was an open bar, a barbeque buffet, more prizes, and a closing note from our President, Michael Hawkins. It was an incredible year for the Expo and we cannot wait to be back in 2024! Looking for a way to attend? Contact your AirReps AE today!?
September 2023
September marked the end of an amazing summer, so we celebrated with our annual AirReps Summer Picnic! There’s no better day of fun in the sun than a day at the park with Team AirReps!
This yearly celebration of all the hard work our team dedicates to AirReps all year long is a great chance to let loose and have some fun! What makes this event even more special is that all AirReps team members and their families are welcome to attend. Kids, grandparents, and spouses are all invited to share this day!?
This September, we also had the opportunity to celebrate an incredible milestone as Christie Dean completed 20 years with Team AirReps and stepped into her latest role - retirement!?
We were thrilled to honor her accomplishment complete with a luncheon and gifts from the team, but of course, it was a bittersweet moment, as we also said our goodbyes to Christie as she prepared for her next grand adventure!
October 2023
Back in October, we had the chance to share an interview with our new Chief Operating Officer, Tim Holmes! Check out that interview using the link below!?
In October, we also recapped the time our team spent at the annual Daikin Group Sales Meeting! Our team was thrilled to rock out at the Daikin Group Sales Meeting in San Antonio, TX - which was rock 'n roll themed this year!
At this sales meeting, our team had a chance to connect with Daikin brands and team members from around the world and learn more about cutting-edge, industry-leading topics and trends such as decarbonization, electrification, and digitalization.
Plus, they had a chance to experience the unveiling of the latest solutions and technology from Daikin!
This October, we hosted our Oktoberfest event, and it was bigger and better than ever before! Every year, we turn our headquarters into the AirReps Bier Hall and Brathaus for a day to celebrate the fall season with our AirReps community. Members of our team, customers, and brand partners attend this day of food and fun - it's a cannot miss event! Want to attend in 2024? Connect with your AE to make sure you receive your invite this fall.
November 2023
Last month, we wanted to focus on the recruiting process here at AirReps, as our team continues to grow as we move into 2024! For this, we brought in the expert, Katie Stutz to share more about the recruitment process here at AirReps.?
Check out her interview and catch up on the November edition using the link below!?
December 2023
And with that, we bring 2023 to a close. We want to thank our whole list of subscribers for keeping up with us here on LinkedIn each month! We are so thrilled to share more about AirReps with you in 2024!?
Until then, we wish you the happiest of holidays and the most wonderful New Year - see you in 2024!?
Congratulations on an incredible year, AirReps! ?? Reflecting and celebrating past achievements is crucial. As Oprah Winfrey once said, "The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." ?? Can't wait to see what 2024 brings your way! #Inspiration #Growth #ManyMangoesSupports
National Sales Manager HVAC and Manufacturing – North America
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