Women in HVACR Unveils 2026 Leadership
Women in HVACR has elected its new executive board and board of directors, including new President Jane Sidebottom and Vice President Christyn Mueller. Additionally, Meghan Millard has been appointed executive director. Millard oversees organizational operations and member engagement while advancing programming that supports mentorship, education and career development for women across the skilled trades.
Sidebottom is the president and founder of Applied Marketing Knowledge, a marketing and management consulting firm that helps manufacturers, distributors and service companies grow their businesses, particularly in the HVACR and home services sectors. She launched AMK in 2007 and has since guided more than 60 organizations in expanding their commercial, residential and industrial market presence.
Mueller is director of global learning and development at Johnson Controls and brings extensive experience in leadership development, training strategy and organizational growth. In her role, she will help support WHVACR’s educational initiatives and leadership programming for members across the industry.
The remainder of the executive board includes:
- Kristin Gallup, Carrier Enterprise director of product management, immediate past president
- Angela Miller, brand ambassador for Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing, treasurer
- Crystal Williams, founder and lead strategist for Lemon Seed Marketing, executive board secretary
The new board of directors is:
- Becky Hoelscher, senior account manager for Arkema
- Lisa Knapp, president and founder of Sea of Possibility Leadership Consulting
- Janal Reid, owner of Serveway Heating and Air Conditioning and Next Generation Tradesmen Foundation
- Jazmin Ramirez, executive director of growth for CI Web Group
The executive board and board of directors guide WHVACR’s strategic direction, oversee financial stewardship and ensure strong governance in support of the organization’s mission.
