AUSTIN, Texas, April 11, 2023 — In a continued effort to help ensure its HVAC dealers and distributors are benefiting from industry-changing innovations and programs, Carrier hosted a three-day National Factory Authorized Dealer Meeting and awards celebration here in early April.
Carrier inducted John Ferguson of Ferguson Veresh, Inc. of Wichita Falls, Texas into its Dealer Hall of Fame. Robert Madden of Robert Madden Industries from
Lubbock, Texas received the Carrier Distributor Lifetime Achievement Award, and more than 400 dealers received the Carrier President's Award. The awards were established to recognize dealers and distributors who exemplify exceptional leadership in business management, customer satisfaction, HVAC expertise and operational excellence.
The meeting featured education-packed training sessions led by industry experts. Each course provided credit hours toward participants’ Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer designation.
Emmitt Smith, NFL Hall of Famer, businessman and entrepreneur, delivered the event keynote speech and discussed the principles that have helped him succeed both on and off the field.
The meeting featured education-packed training sessions led by industry experts. Each course provided credit hours toward participants’ Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer designation, Carrier’s rigorous standards and training program. Topics included:
- Workforce development to attract HVAC technicians.
- Transitioning from contractor to owner, leadership skills and finance management.
- Excellence in sales, from leads to closing conversations.
To learn more about Carrier’s Factory Authorized Dealer program and awards, visit THIS LINK.