Gary Hayden is a man of many talents. A licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia and eight other states, the 63-year-old’s career has taken him from product development to design and finally, the implementation of radiant and hydronic systems. After working for several industry manufacturers, Hayden decided it was time to go his own way, forming not one, but two new companies: gbH Engineering, a consulting engineering company focused on forensics, engineering and product development; and Premier Comfort Systems, a Class A design/build contracting firm specializing in hydronic technologies.
A past member of both ASHRAE, ASME and the Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA), Hayden held various leadership roles in ASHRAE and served as a past board member of the RPA, and has written numerous articles on hydronics for PM Engineer, Plumbing & Mechanical and other industry publications. His vast knowledge and experience in understanding theory and implementation of hydronic radiant systems, and his willingness to use his expertise to help others has earned him accolades as PM Engineer’s 2022 Mechanical Engineer of the Year.