ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announced its new board of directors, who officially assumed their roles during the ACCA 2025 conference in Greater Austin, Texas.
ACCA’s volunteer contractor leaders bring a wealth of experience, insight, and dedication to the HVACR community. Together, they help guide ACCA’s mission to support contractors, champion professional standards, and advance the HVACR industry across the nation.
Eddie McFarlane of Sila Services has stepped into the role of chair from senior vice chair. McFarlane takes over for 2024-2025 Chair Martin Hoover of Empire Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
“I'm truly honored to step into the role of chair and build on the strong foundation laid by those before me,” said Eddie McFarlane, incoming chair of the 2025-2026 Board of Directors. “Together with this board, I'm excited to drive initiatives that elevate our industry and empower contractors to succeed in a changing landscape.”
The 2025–2026 ACCA board of directors includes:
- Eddie McFarlane, chair, Sila Services, LLC, Lititz, Pennsylvania;
- Martin Hoover, immediate past chair, Empire Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., Decatur, Georgia;
- Kurt Hudson, senior vice chair, LC Anderson, Inc., Boston;
- Matt Marsiglio, secretary/treasurer, Flame Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical, Warren, Michigan;
- Tim Cropp, vice chair, CroppMetcalfe Services, Fairfax, Virginia;
- Vince Gillette, vice chair, Gillette Air Conditioning Co., Inc., San Antonio, Texas;
- Kane D'Amico, board member, Alliance Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., Bridgeport, Connecticut;
- Ryan Kletz, board member, Classic Air's One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, Virginia Beach, Virginia;
- Ed Lehr, board member, Jack Lehr Heating, Cooling, and Electric, Allentown, Pennsylvania;
- Cody Novini, board member, Business and Life Coach, Orange County, California; and
- Eric Woerner, board member, A1 Mechanical, Moraine, Ohio.
ACCA recognizes and thanks outgoing board member Stephen Pape for his service and commitment to advancing the organization’s vision of quality and professionalism.
For more information about ACCA’s Board of Directors or its work to support the HVACR industry, visit acca.org.