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Walton & Company, a trusted pioneer in mechanical contracting and metal fabrication, announced a successful leadership transition with the appointment of Jason Hamme as the company’s new President. Hamme, with a proven track record as a senior-level project manager, will take the helm as outgoing President Andy Volovar plans to retire in September of 2025. Volovar’s departure comes after 23 years with York-based Walton & Co., during which time he played a key role in shaping the company’s growth and reputation as an industry pioneer. Prior roles of Hamme  Hamme, who was hired by Dick Walton more than 27 years ago, has held various roles at the company Hamme, who was hired by Dick Walton more than 27 years ago, has held various roles at the company, including plumbing laborer, journeyman, foreman, and project manager. For the past year, he has worked closely with Volovar to prepare for the role, ensuring a seamless transfer of leadership that upholds Walton’s culture, values, and superior services that customers have come to know over the past 35 years. Driving revenue growth "I am honored to take on this role and build upon our company's strong foundation as a premier mechanical contractor in Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland,” said Hamme. “Our focus remains on driving revenue growth and supporting our employees as we embrace technology and expand our commitment to employee education and development. I am deeply committed to helping our team succeed and ensuring Walton remains a pioneer in our industry." Innovation and employee well-being Now a 250-person workforce, Volovar helped to triple Walton & Co.’s revenue during his tenure Volovar – President for three years and after serving as Walton CFO for two decades – leaves the company financially stronger than ever. Now a 250-person workforce, Volovar helped to triple Walton & Co.’s revenue during his tenure. His legacy includes creating a workplace culture centered on collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being, known as “The Walton Way.” “During my more than two decades at Walton & Co., it has been an honor to work alongside a team so passionate about providing clients with the best value and service," said Volovar. Walton’s legacy Volovar added: "Passing the torch to Jason is a moment of pride for me as his deep understanding of ‘The Walton Way’ and his commitment to our employees and customers make him the ideal pioneer to guide Walton into the future. I am confident that he will continue to build on our incredible growth while prioritizing our legacy of excellence, integrity, and innovation." As new President, Hamme is dedicated to continuing Walton’s legacy, investing in technology, and fostering an environment of learning, efficiency, and continual development.

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is holding two back-to-back fall meetings, bringing together hundreds of contracting professionals for industry-lead educational programs and networking events from November 5-8 at the Crown Plaza in Dayton, Ohio. ACCA Next Level (November 5-6) addresses the challenges and opportunities facing emerging talent in the contracting industry. ACCA’s popular Service Managers Forum (November 7-8) features educational programs that help contractors and business leaders lead more efficient and profitable service departments. Commercial Maintenance And Sales Programs ACCA is featuring sessions on commercial maintenance and sales programs, advanced equipment monitoring & performance prediction, building your own technical education programs, and risk management. There will also be sessions that help contracting professionals develop robust social media programs and build their personal social media accounts into thought leadership channels. ACCA and Corporate Partner, Emerson Climate Technologies will offer VIP tours of Emerson’s Helix Innovation Center Presenting at this year’s fall meetings include keynote speakers, Lisa Ryan, President and Founder of Grategy, and Eddie Yoon, President and Founder of Eddie Would Grow, LLC. Leading consultants include Chris Crew, Blue Collar Success Group, Frank Besednjak, The Training Source and Steve Coscia, Coscia Communications. Also presenting are, top contractors Renee Lucas, LCS Heating and Cooling, LLC., Brian Hooper, MSI Mechanical and Bill Vervaeke, Walton & Company, among others. VIP Tours Of Emerson’s Helix Innovation Center During these events, ACCA and Corporate Partner, Emerson Climate Technologies will offer VIP tours of Emerson’s Helix Innovation Center. The Helix Innovation Center is a 40,000-square-foot facility located on the University of Dayton campus in Dayton, Ohio which focuses on providing a collaborative environment for researchers, academia, and industry professionals to develop solutions to industry challenges. “The 2020 ACCA Fall Meetings are a must attend event for our industry. ACCA welcomes some of the brightest minds in the contracting industry to share success strategies, workforce development programs, and social media marketing programs,” said Bart James, ACCA president and CEO. “The educational programs coupled with the exciting tours of Emerson’s Helix Innovation Center and networking events will leave attendees inspired and with a robust network of peers.”