EPISODE441 - Brian Baker & Joe Kokinda - HVAC and IAQ Inextricably Linked

We have a very special show today with a special guest that is joining us to get some important thoughts on the record. Brian has been a guest and more importantly a tremendous supporter of our show. We appreciate his long time support, friendship and advice over the years. He is the kind of guy that helps make you appreciate every day that you wake up and can continue to affect positive change around you. Our Canadian friend will be joined by his friend and colleague Mr. Joe Kokinda from the great state of Ohio! Brian Baker is owner of Custom Vac Limited of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Mr. Baker has been in the HVAC and IAQ industry for almost 40 years and is a huge education advocate. His list of training and certifications is extensive as is his hands on experience in this industry. We got to know Brian through his passion for IAQ Radio and realized he has something special to offer our listeners. Knowledge of HVAC is vital to evaluating IAQ issues and very few have Mr. Baker's combination of experience and education. Brian taught HVACR related courses for the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) Winnipeg Chapter. In 2009 he opened Westech Energy Training Center where he currently teaches 5th Class Power Engineering, Preparation for Residential HVACR, Refrigerant Handling Certification, and manages the education/training for RSES Winnipeg Chapter via an on-line Internet delivery platform. Joseph Allan Kokinda, President/CEO of Professional HVAC/R Services Inc. of Avon, OH. Mr. Kokinda has 41 years of involvement in Marine, Industrial and Commercial Mechanical Trades. He is a licensed as a Master Refrigerant and/or Mechanical Contractor in six states. Joe started his mechanical career in 1975 with the US Navy on the USS Independence. Since then he has worked his way through various positions at several companies, in 2006 he opened Professional HVAC/R Services in Avon, OH. Professional has offered refrigeration and HVAC service for all Dollar Tree locations in Ohio, as well as other local restaurants and businesses. Since 2006 Professional has been installing pre-charged and remote refrigeration equipment for existing and new Dollar Tree stores, Family Dollar stores, and other entities throughout the Midwest. LEARN MORE this week on IAQ Radio!