Written on: March 12, 2024 by ICM
During the AHR Expo in January, Richard Medairos, Systems Engineer and Commercial Trainer at Taco Comfort Solutions, was presented the Dan Holohan Lifetime Contribution to Comfort Award during the company’s press conference by Ben White, Program Manager, Business Operations.
Medairos is the 8th recipient of the award, and was recognized for the warmth, humor and passion that he brings with him to work every day. Much like Dan Holohan, Medairos’ passion and love of the industry is what has driven, and continues to drive, his dedication to educate and train hundreds of industry professionals.
A graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology, Medairos has over 40 years of experience with demonstrated expertise in engineering, project management and planning. Throughout his career, he has worked on projects with major clients such as NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Disney World, Universal Studios Florida, Boston University, Rhode Island School of Design, First Data Corporation, and Taco’s Innovation & Development Center.
The Dan Holohan Lifetime Contribution to Comfort Award is given annually to an HVAC professional or company that has made a substantial contribution to comfort technology, advancement or training while displaying the exceptional good humor and love of people exhibited by Dan Holohan throughout his long career. Past award winners include Dan Holohan, Robert Bean, Bruce Marshall, Dan Foley, John Barba, Bob Barbour and John Hazen White III.