Providing technical support to licensed HVAC contractors
Meet the Trainers
Jim Hanley
Jim Hanley started in the HVAC business over 37 years ago and worked his way up from apprentice through journeyman all the way to service manager. He has not only managed service departments, but has also performed estimating and selling jobs to commercial and residential clients. Jim has spent most of his time in the trade in the comme
Jim Hanley started in the HVAC business over 37 years ago and worked his way up from apprentice through journeyman all the way to service manager. He has not only managed service departments, but has also performed estimating and selling jobs to commercial and residential clients. Jim has spent most of his time in the trade in the commercial disciplines including DX, chillers, controls, pneumatics and hydronics. His certifications include EPA, Air Balancing, VRF, Hydronics and several other manufactures endorsements. Jim is well rounded and whether he is teaching commercial, residential or general hvac; you will learn much from him. Jim's advice to those coming in this business is " Get as much knowledge as you can and ask lots of questions".
Tim Orndorff started his career a little over 30 years ago as an installer that worked his way up through service tech, install manager, service manager all the way up to being a technical support product specialist and trainer for a major manufacture. Tim’s experience includes, residential, light commercial, geothermal and ductless sys
Tim Orndorff started his career a little over 30 years ago as an installer that worked his way up through service tech, install manager, service manager all the way up to being a technical support product specialist and trainer for a major manufacture. Tim’s experience includes, residential, light commercial, geothermal and ductless systems. His certifications include holding a Maryland HVAC Masters, several specialties in NATE as well as numerous manufactures certifications. When asked what information he would pass on to younger techs, Tim states “This industry is ever evolving, keep up with the changes”.
Thomas "Huff" Hoffmaster II
Thomas “Huff” Hoffmaster II entered into the HVAC field through the sheet metal trade over 28 years ago. He worked his way to the service side of the business and has held many positions including project manager, install manager, service manager and general manager before going to work for a major equipment manufacture as a technical s
Thomas “Huff” Hoffmaster II entered into the HVAC field through the sheet metal trade over 28 years ago. He worked his way to the service side of the business and has held many positions including project manager, install manager, service manager and general manager before going to work for a major equipment manufacture as a technical support manager. From there Huff gained the attention of his employer as a notable trainer and eventually went on to be the director of technical support and training for most of the Middle Eastern states. His background includes, residential, light commercial, geothermal, VRF and ductless. When asked what advice he would like to share with the up and coming future technicians he said, “That would be two things; first is don’t just settle for making a unit run; know why it does what it does and how it does it. Then you will be able to know if it is running correctly and as it is designed to run. The second is never run around with a chip on your shoulder because sooner or later you will end up looking like a clown, remain humble and remember that there is always something you can learn from others even if it is how NOT to do something”.