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Tony Furst joins Taco Comfort Solutions as new commercial trainer

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August 9, 2024

Taco Comfort Solutions announced the appointment of Tony Furst as its newest commercial trainer. With over 40 years of distinguished experience in mechanical engineering and a comprehensive background in overseeing multimillion-dollar projects, Furst brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Taco team.

Tony’s career spans significant roles across renowned organizations within the HVAC industry, including Armstrong Fluid Technology, where he served as the U.S. director of application engineering. His responsibilities included providing extensive application engineering support and developing technical education content for commercial HVAC systems. Furst's commitment to excellence and innovation has consistently resulted in the successful completion of projects on time and within budget.

"We are thrilled to welcome Tony to Taco Comfort Solutions," said Cheryl Merchant, CEO of Taco Family of Companies. "His deep understanding of mechanical systems and his passion for educating others will be invaluable as we continue to enhance our training programs for the commercial sector," added Merchant.

Tony holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Dayton and an master's in education from Michigan State University. He is certified in Plumbing Design by the American Society of Plumbing Engineering (ASPE) and is a LEED Accredited Professional with the U.S. Green Building Council. Throughout his career, Tony has been a dedicated member of ASPE and ASHRAE, contributing significantly to technical education committees and serving as a speaker at various industry events.

"I truly enjoy sharing knowledge with others to make modern hydronic systems better," said Furst. His commitment to advancing industry standards aligns perfectly with Taco Comfort Solutions' mission to provide innovative and efficient solutions for HVAC systems.

In his new role at Taco, Furst will join a team of esteemed trainers, including Brett Zerba and Rich Medairos, enhancing the company's capability to deliver comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs of commercial clients.

 "It's rare when you get the opportunity to add someone with Tony's background, experience, and knowledge to your team,” said John Barba, Director of Training at Taco Comfort Solutions. “Adding Tony to our commercial training team is like having three Hall of Famers in your outfield. I'm looking forward to seeing Tony, Brett, and Rich share their wit, wisdom, and knowledge with our industry," concluded Barba.

Furst's appointment marks a significant addition to Taco Comfort Solutions, reinforcing its commitment to excellence in commercial HVAC training and education.

KEYWORDS: commercial plumbing HVAC manufacturers training and education

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