Industry veteran aims to showcase revolutionary ‘done for you pricing’ solution to growing list of partners The New Flat Rate, the No. 1 price generating software for home service contractors, has officially announced the hiring of industry veteran John Ellis as the company’s new business development manager. Formerly a consultant for The New Flat Rate Read more
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Industry veteran aims to showcase revolutionary ‘done for you pricing’ solution to growing list of partners
The New Flat Rate, the No. 1 price generating software for home service contractors, has officially announced the hiring of industry veteran John Ellis as the company’s new business development manager.
Formerly a consultant for The New Flat Rate, Ellis will now be focusing on building new partnerships for the company that will help provide members with an increasingly diverse and powerful set of tools to grow their business.
“John has always been a promoter of The New Flat Rate, so we are excited to have him join our team full-time,” said Danielle Putnam, president of The New Flat Rate. “John has always understood how important our software and training programs are for contractors. Now, he is helping us continue to evolve by building partnerships that create win-win scenarios for our members.
“Our ultimate goal has always been to help contractors grow their businesses while making their lives easier, and adding John’s wealth of experience to our team will help us continue to achieve that goal.”
Ellis has over 40 years in the HVAC industry including time spent in several industry unions. He has also served as a project manager on large projects at hotels, prisons, water treatment plants, and hospitals.
During his career, Ellis has held numerous certifications including building science, Indoor Air Quality, EPA Renovator, Residential & Commercial Air Balance, Commercial System Performance, Economizer Specialists, Level 1 Thermographer, and Quality Insulation Installation. Ellis has also been active in trade organizations such as the National Comfort Institute (NCI), the Institute of Heating & Air Conditioning Industries (IHACI) and the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA).
“The New Flat Rate and I have always had a great working relationship,” said Ellis. “For many years, I served as a consultant and service trainer because I believe in their solutions. As a contractor, I understand how difficult it can be to price services. The New Flat Rate solves that problem, and I am happy to be joining the team full-time to help them continue to grow and reach more contractors through new partnerships.”
For more information about The New Flat Rate, please visit https://thenewflatrate.com/.
Bradford White’s Gregory Holladay will examine how energy industry pros can use product education and mid-stream rebates to successfully position electric heat pump water heaters Gregory Holladay, business development manager – specialty markets at Bradford White Water Heaters, is presenting a course on effectively understanding, positioning, and promoting Energy Star-rated electric heat pump water heaters Read more
Bradford White’s Gregory Holladay will examine how energy industry pros can use product education and mid-stream rebates to successfully position electric heat pump water heaters
Gregory Holladay, business development manager – specialty markets at Bradford White Water Heaters, is presenting a course on effectively understanding, positioning, and promoting Energy Star-rated electric heat pump water heaters at AESP’s 2022 Spring Training Event on May 16 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
Holladay will lead the “Get Heat Pumped Up” session from 8:30 a.m.-noon on the event’s first day to help AESP members become effective champions of electric heat pump water heaters as the industry continues to move toward a more sustainable future. AESP’s 2022 Spring Training Event is a learning event, and attendees will have the opportunity to earn CEU credits for “Get Heat Pumped Up.”
“Electric heat pump water heaters combine tried-and-true water storage and heating technologies to provide users with a reliable, efficient unit,” Holladay said. “With an increasing priority on decarbonization, it’s critical that the good stewards of the energy industry have a deep understanding of the solutions available to contractors and homeowners. Bradford White’s portfolio of Energy Star-rated electric heat pump water heaters delivers extraordinary energy efficiency along with high-quality performance and reliability.”
Holladay will be joined by Howard Merson, Senior Fellow, Trade Ally Strategy & Management at Energy Solutions and Paul Campbell, Director Energy & Sustainability Marketing at ICF. Together, these industry experts will teach attendees to:
- Understand and demonstrate how a heat pump water heater works, saves money, and can ultimately pay for itself through rebates and gained efficiencies.
- Create and measure instant, mid-stream high-dollar rebates.
- Utilize a partnership with Energy Star to promote, educate and evaluate program success through sharing best practices.
- Create relationships with manufacturers to foster direct access to product distributors and contractors.
Partnering with AESP to share strategies for successfully positioning Energy Star electric heat pump water heaters highlights Bradford White’s commitment to not only developing and manufacturing cutting-edge solutions but offering the training and education necessary to continue the advancement of industry professionals across the nation.
Registration for “Get Heat Pumped Up” is open for AESP members and other industry professionals through May 15. Visit https://www.aesp.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1244774&group=.