Jessica Bannister (a.k.a. HVACJess) is a Level 3 HVAC Apprentice at her family’s company, Cam Cool Refrigeration Inc. in Vancouver, as well as the current president of Women in HVAC/R Canada.  Tune in to learn about her experience as a third-generation HVAC contractor, how she works to bring more awareness to women in the trades, and more! 

Follow her journey further on Instagram at @HVACJess and on YouTube at “The HVAC Diaries."

We're kicking off a new season of the Behind the Wall podcast by interviewing our new host, Max Rohr! 

Max is the education and industry engagement manager with Caleffi North America. He began his manufacturing career at the Caleffi headquarters in Italy. Since then, he worked for several HVAC/P industry companies in the manufacturers' rep and wholesale distribution channels before returning to Caleffi in 2020.  Tune in to learn about his childhood growing up with parents Ellen and Bob 'Hot Rod' Rohr, why he chose to return to the industry as an adult, his passion for energy efficiency, and what he hopes to achieve with this podcast! 

Mary Jean Anderson is the heart and soul of Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air. Founded in 1978, the company is currently ranked among the Top 1% of plumbing, heating and air conditioning businesses in the country. Tune in as she and Host Ellen Rohr discuss how Mary Jean got her start in the industry, how she and her family have navigated the company's growth, and how she continues to help bring other women into the industry!

Learn more about Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air and read the company's mission statement at https://bit.ly/33J9t9s. 

Host Ellen Rohr interviews Alexis Aranda, owner & CFO of Pure Plumbing, a family plumbing business that currently has two locations in Las Vegas and Dallas. Discover how she began a career in the plumbing industry and the lessons she's learned along the way, where she finds her ambition, her advice for working with a spouse, and how she plans to continue to grow her plumbing empire!

Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Alan O'Neill  started his journey in the home services industry more than 40 years ago as an apprentice plumber. Now the CEO and Founder of Abacus Plumbing and the Regional CEO-Central for Wrench Group, Alan shares his advice for navigating the industry and discusses the mentors he’s had throughout his life, how he has become a successful leader, the lessons he’s learned as he’s grown his empire — and what’s in store for the future! 

Kenny Chapman launched The Blue Collar Success Group to fill what he recognized as a gap in the industry — to offer expert technician training and assist owners and leaders in creating businesses that serve their lives.

Kenny entered the in-home service industry in 1994 when he bought a truck and plumbing company in western Colorado doing only $1,000 per month in revenue. Pager and “brick phone” in hand, he scaled the company in only a few years to the point of creating personal income and freedom that was virtually unheard of in the industry.  Tune in to learn more about his journey as an entrepreneur, author, trainer and speaker! 

Host Ellen Rohr goes behind the wall with Chloe Davis, CMO of Express Plumbing, Heating & Air! 

While in high school, Chloe started working at her father's plumbing company as a CSR taking customer calls and booking jobs. Today, she has been proudly working at Express for four years as head of the marketing department — all while attending college for two bachelor's degrees in entrepreneurship and marketing. Learn about her path to the skilled trades, the ways she maintains her strong work ethic and how she eventually plans on taking over the company as CEO to continue her father's legacy! 

Since 1999, Brad and Sarah Casebier have owned and operated home service company Radiant Plumbing & Air Conditioning, offering plumbing, drains, heating, and air conditioning services to residents of Austin, Texas. 

Tune in to learn how the husband and wife team started working together, what continues to drive them as leaders, and the ways they’ve successfully grown their business over the years (which closed out 2020 at $34 million in net revenue!)

Mark Matteson discusses the lessons he’s learned throughout his career — from air conditioning and refrigeration technician to best-selling author and international speaker. Tune in to discover what motivates him to help others grow and learn, why he takes a personal approach to his work, his advice for setting and achieving goals, and more! 

Ellen Rohr and Chris Hunter discuss his journey through the skilled trades — from HVAC technician to business owner to his current role at ServiceTitan. Discover what moments and decisions changed his life forever, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how he's sharing strategies and insights to help home service companies succeed through his book, "It's Go Time."