Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)

Alexandria, Virginiaacca.org1expert edge

Non-profit trade association (founded 1968) representing 60,000 HVACR professionals; develops industry standards, provides education, and advocates for contractor interests before regulators and legislators.

Why interesting to a deal team

Eddie McFarlane's 2025-2026 Board Chair role provides insider visibility into contractor ecosystem, industry consensus on technology adoption, and sector consolidation trends.

Experts connected to this company

Eddie McFarlaneChair of the Board of Directors, 2025-2026 term

Eddie McFarlane

Chair of Board of Directors / Learning Chief & Development Officer

Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) / Sila Services

AdvisorLititz

As Sila Services' Chief Learning & Development Officer and ACCA's sitting board chair, McFarlane sits at the intersection of workforce strategy and industry policy for HVAC roll-ups.

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acca.org/home
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energy.gov/cmei/buildings/air-conditioning-contractors-america
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