Name: Nick Ganem
Title: Trustee
How long have you been in the industry? 35 years
What does SMACNA Arizona mean to you? It means an association that allows contractor members to give back to the industry and the community. It has also given me the opportunity to become acquainted with my colleagues and competitors.
Hobbies: In my free time, I like to play golf and exercise.



Name: Allen Hendrix
Company: Able Balance
Title: Lead Estimator / Board of Director
How long have you been in the industry? Eight years
What does SMACNA Arizona mean to you? It means better training, quality and final product. Our contractors have greater experience and knowledge of the industry. Further, SMACNA contractors care about their employees.
Hobbies: Baseball and family. I coached baseball for 14 years after my playing days ended. I coached Little League, all-star teams and travel baseball as well as four years I coached at Boulder Creek High School's summer baseball program, where I had the opportunity to coach and mentor incoming freshman for four years and varsity American Legion baseball for one year.

But my fist love is being a husband and father. Baseball has been a family sport for us and I now attend as many practices and all possible games for my sons. I also look forward to having time to travel with my wife Renee once our youngest goes to college in a couple of years.



Name: Darrell Fox
Company: Dynamic Systems
Title: Vice president and division manager
How long have you been in the industry? 20 years
What does SMACNA Arizona mean to you? To me, it means training and networking with my colleagues and others in the industry.
Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, sailing, traveling and riding my motorcycle.



Name: James Dinan
Company: Bel-Aire Mechanical, Inc.
Title: President and CEO
How long have you been in the industry? 32 years
What does SMACNA Arizona mean to you? SMACNA Arizona affords its members the opportunities to network and train with industry professionals in a cooperative and collaborative environment. SMACNA contractors seek continuous improvement and invest in the future of the sheet metal industry.
Hobbies: In my free time, I like running, hunting, riding motorcycles and playing with my grandson.

Name: Katie Watson
Company: Kinetic Systems, Inc.
Title: Senior Project Manager
How long have you been in the industry? 15 years
What does SMACNA Arizona mean to you? When I think of SMACNA Arizona, three words come to mind: dedication, craftsmanship and honor.
* Dedication of the members to be the best in the industry;
* Craftsmanship of our workers, who continuously take pride in their work; and
* Honor to be part of an organization that strives to improve the industry through education, training and networking.
Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy traveling, exercise and cooking.



Name: Rob Zollinger
Company: University Mechanical
Title: Vice President, Operations
How long have you been in the industry? 21 years
What does SMACNA Arizona mean to you? SMACNA Arizona sets the standards for the HVAC industry. Through industry training and an extensive array of manuals and publications, SMACNA sets the bar very high for quality craftsmanship.
Hobbies: : I enjoy trap shooting, serving as a Boy Scout leader and spending time with my family.



Name: James Blackmore
Company: Arizona System Analysis Professionals, LLC
Title: Owner
How long have you been in the industry? 25 years
What does SMACNA Arizona mean to you? Quality. The association we have with the other SMACNA Arizona contractors helps us train and maintain the highest quality craftspeople in the HVAC industry.
Hobbies: I like to spend time hunting and fishing.



Name: Gil Salazar
Company: Bel-Aire Mechanical, Inc.
Title: Safety Manager
How long have you been in the industry? 24 years in safety
What does SMACNA Arizona mean to you? It is an organization which sets the standards in safety, quality and training for the HVAC industry.
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing and taking photos. I also enjoy reading about U.S. history and spending time with family -- especially with my grandkids.



Name: Erich R. Robinson
Company: Bel-Aire Mechanical
Title: Director of Sales/Sales Engineer
How long have you been in the industry? 2 years
What does SMACNA Arizona mean to you? Quality, dedication and commitment are three things that come to mind when I think of SMACNA. Nothing beats working with the best.
Hobbies: I play golf, volunteer for various charities, travel and enjoy "collecting wine".



Name: Damon Fermaint
Company: Linc Service
Title: Test & Balance/Commissioning Manager
How long have you been in the industry? 15 years
What does SMACNA Arizona mean to you? SMACNA is an entity that continues to provide the highest standards for the fabrication of HVAC duct construction. SMACNA also lends itself toward education and the evolving new designs in this area.
Hobbies: In my spare time, I enjoy music, hiking, dancing and traveling.



Name: Troy Newman