2019 Women in HVACR President: Danielle Putnam

For the year 2019, Women in HVACR elected Danielle Putnam to serve as the WHVACR President to succeed Mary Jo Gentry, a leader in the HVACR Industry, who will move to the Immediate Past President position on the executive board.

Rumor had it, Women in HVACR was a social club. My heart sank. 'A social club?' I repeated as I heard the words...

Our industry is at a pivotal point and Women in HVACR is on the helm. Now is the time for action, not socialization.

I say this because people across the nation reach out to our organization asking questions. They ask us questions about real issues they're facing in our industry. Women in HVACR is a membership of like minded women (and men) who are willing and ready to make a difference. Our membership is willing and ready to respond with direction and help the concerns we are all being faced with such as hiring shortages and lack of awareness within our industry.

Our membership is strong. It is my great honor to serve as your 2019 President and together I know that we can continue to grow...and respond to the questions with more than a helping hand. We are action oriented and we care. Many of us like myself were born and bred in this great industry and it is our livelihood to protect it.

This year, let's stay connected, focused and strong as we work together to empower women to step up as leaders in our industry, to help each other out, to network and remain relate-able. After all, we are people and together we all make a difference