Congratulations to the GAOI “Class of 2011,” the first of the geothermal professionals to pass the GAOI accreditation exams. GAOI accreditation is available for installers, service technicians, loop installers, and designers. The exams were given at the Peoria conference March 1-2.
A total of 45 geo professionals have passed the exams so far.
21 pros have passed the service technician/installer technician exam. One comprehensive exam covers both service and installation.They are:
Marc Bailey, Yeomans, Peoria
Mike Toennies, Toennies Service Co., Damiensville
Jeff Hovln, Hoveln Geothermal, Thomasboro
Ed Snell, Snell Heating and Cooling, Virden
Todd Neuhaus, Neuhaus Heating and Cooling, Litchfield
Scott Muehlschlegel, Earth Smart Energy, South Elgin
Justin Kopaskey, Bratcher Heating and Cooling, Bloomington
Eric Pyle, L&H Service Co, Beecher
Alan Duden, Duden and Silver, Gifford
Terry Nagle, Williams Heating and AC, Percy
Adam Patrick, Pro-Air HVAC, Bloomington
William Swan, Weidner Refrigeration, Pawnee
Dave Weidner, Weidner Refrigeration, Pawnee
Michael Weidner, Weidner Refrigeration, Pawnee
Nick Nagel, Weidner Refrigeration, Pawnee
Chris Talkington, Weidner Refrigeration, Pawnee
Jon Hays, Weidner Refrigeration, Pawnee
Mike Price, Weidner Refrigeration, Pawnee
Jamie Roach, Weidner Refrigeration, Pawnee
Jeff Painter, Weidner Refrigeration, Pawnee
Gary Otken, Weidner Refrigeration, Pawnee
Eight passed the Installation Technician exam. They are:
Dirk Dypold, Advanced Geothermal, Elgin
Brad Neuhaus, Neuhaus Heating and Cooling, Litchfield
Larry Speakman, Aire Serve, Jacksonville
Mike Hameister, L&H Service, Beecher
Jason Bernus, Bratcher Heating and Cooling, Bloomington
Don Rogers, Bratcher Heating and Cooling, Bloomington
Jeff Painter, Weidner Refrigeration, Pawnee
Michael Strader, Weidner Refrigeration, Pawnee
15 passed the loop installation exam. They include:
Dan Crowe, The Hole Deal, Congerville
Ross Hohulin, Tri County Irrigation, Goodfield
Dave Brooks, Tri-County Irrigation, Goodfield
Arin Rader, The Geo Connection, Hudson
Bruce Soukup, Quad Cities Geothermal, Milan
Joe Soukup, Quad Cities Geothermal, Milan
Bruce J. Soukup, Quad Cities Geothermal, Milan
Scott Muehlschlegel, Earth Smart Energy, South Elgin
Ed Snell, Snell Heating and Cooling, Virden
Brad Neuhaus, Neuhaus Heating and Air Conditioning
Rich Schmitz, Tri-State Trenching and Drilling, Delavan
Alvin Sharp, Tri-State Trenching and Drilling, Delavan
Chad Mayes, Pro-Air HVAC, Bloomington
Ryan Kerry, Great Lakes Geothermal, South Chicago
William Swan, Weidner Refrigeration, Pawnee
One passed the Geothermal Designer Exam:
Jeff Painter, Weidner Refrigeration, Pawnee
Congratulations to everyone for demonstrating their commitment to excellence in the geothermal heat pump field!
In additional to individual recognition, companies will be recognized as accredited in the various areas, based upon their staff members’ participation in the program. The exams, along with GAOI training, will take place in late summer/early fall at various locations around the state.
