ACCA 2024 Expo
March 11-14, 2024 in Orlando, Florida
Join us at ACCA 2024, where you will find the solutions to your business problems, connect with members of the industry, and experience new technology coming soon. The expo is a can’t miss section of this event with over 100 exhibitors who work with contracting businesses daily.
ACCA 2024 welcomes all members of the HVAC industry to come together and learn from our expert speakers, as well as one another. This highly anticipated event will feature an inspiring keynote speaker, legendary breakout sessions, top-tier product and service providers, epic networking opportunities, and the coveted Copeland Party!
Learn more about the event here: ACCA 2024 Conference & Expo
Copeland at ACCA 2024
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Manufacturer Leadership Forum
Grand Caribbean 6
ACCA 2024 welcomes top manufacturing industry leaders for an interactive session on current events affecting manufacturers and the HVACR supply chain.
Leading manufacturer representatives, including Brandon Franks (JCI), Braden Cook (Carrier), John Schneider (Copeland), Doug Widenmann (Daiken), Randy Roberts (Rheem/Ruud), and Heather Buchicchio (Mitsubishi), will join Kyle Gargaro, Editor-in-Chief of The ACHR NEWS, for an interactive Q&A session where contractors can ask key questions and address industry representatives directly.
John Schneider was born and raised in Brunswick, Ohio. John attended Ohio State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. Upon graduation, John joined P&G, working in New Product Development. While working in Cincinnati, John received his MBA from Xavier University.
In 2000, John joined Copeland, a subsidiary of Emerson Electric, in Sidney, Ohio, as Market Manager, Residential Air Conditioning. He subsequently held roles of increasing responsibility, including VP of Marketing and VP of Global Variable Speed. In 2013, Schneider was promoted to VP/GM Thermal Management, North America of Emerson’s Network Power division in Columbus, Ohio. In 2016, Emerson sold the Network Power Division and John stayed with the new management, where he became the SVP, Global Thermal Management & Solutions of the new company, Vertiv. In 2020, John rejoined Emerson as President of the Therm-O-Disc Division in Mansfield, Ohio.
In August 2021, John was promoted to President, HVACR Technologies, Americas. In this role, John is responsible for Copeland’s businesses serving the HVACR industries, with revenue in excess of $2B, including Copeland compressors and related HVACR technologies.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Copeland Party: Tropical Island HVAC Celebration
Cayman Court Pavilion, Lowes Sapphire Falls Resort
Join us for live music, tropical drinks, and food! Stop by Copeland’s booth #227 to see how we’re unlocking the future of HVAC one cutting-edge, sustainable solution at a time. You’ll receive an entry key to join our celebration and try your luck at unlocking our giveaway treasure! We hope to see you there!
