NADCA Welcomes New Member to its Board of Directors and Announces Hall of Fame Inductees
MT. LAUREL, NEW JERSEY [March 31, 2022] — NADCA, the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Association — welcomes Charles Cochrane back to its Board of Directors. Cochrane was officially inducted at the association’s 33rd Annual Meeting & Exposition in Aurora, Colorado, March 20-22, 2022.
Cochrane is currently president of Cochrane Ventilation, Inc., a commercial ventilation cleaning and indoor air quality firm founded in 1950 in Wilmington, Massachusetts. He previously served on the Board of Directors, and was elected president in 1996. In addition, Cochrane has chaired and served on NADCA’s Standards, Certification, Education, and International Committees. He is actively involved with reviewing and evaluating methods of air duct cleaning with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD). He holds his Air Systems Cleaning Specialist (ASCS) and Certified Ventilation Inspector (CVI) certifications and is a long-standing member of NADCA. Other professional affiliations include the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), and Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE).
“We’re delighted to welcome Charlie to the Board of Directors,” said Jodi Araujo, CEM, NADCA's Chief Executive Officer. “He brings diverse experience and leadership in the HVAC system cleaning and inspection industry and is committed to strengthening mission-critical solutions for our members.”
Additionally, during the association’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition, NADCA’s Board of Directors chose new inductees for the Hall of Fame based on nominations received for individuals who have demonstrated commitment to the industry and/or the association, as well as those who have made exceptional contributions that have furthered the growth, reputation, and character of the air duct cleaning industry as a whole.
On March 21, 2022, NADCA announced the association’s 2020 and 2021 Hall-of-Fame inductees:
- Raffaele Caruso (NADCA's Italian partner organization, AIISA, since 2006)
- Rick MacDonald (Armstrong Duct, Vent, Hearth & Home, Manchester, New Hampshire; NADCA member for 30+ years
- Michael Vinick (Duct & Vent Cleaning of America, Inc. Springfield, Massachusetts; NADCA member for 30+ years
- Mike White (Clean Air Systems of LA, Inc., Shreveport, Louisiana; NADCA member for 30+ years
NADCA’s 34th Annual Meeting & Exposition will be held March 27-29, 2023 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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About NADCA: The HVAC Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Association, otherwise known as the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), was formed in 1989 as a non-profit association of companies engaged in the cleaning of HVAC systems. NADCA’s mission is to represent qualified companies engaged in the inspection, cleaning and restoration of HVAC systems, promote source removal as the only acceptable method of cleaning, establish industry standards for the association, and assist NADCA members in providing high quality service to their customers. With more than 1,400 members, NADCA is made up of a diverse group of HVAC industry professionals, including air systems cleaning specialists, mold remediators, and HVAC inspectors. To learn more about NADCA, visit www.nadca.com.
Media Contact:
Kelly Rouse
Director of Public Relations
National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA)
krouse@nadca.com