For more than 30 years, Falke published hundreds of articles in magazines across the HVAC Industry. He spoke at dozens of conferences and association meetings, touching and improving the lives and technical skills of contractors across the United States. Rob Falke’s influence will continue for generations.

Matz co-founded Matco-Norca in 1952 and spent most of his career leading the company as it grew to the trusted and respected brand it is today.

Milwaukee Valve Co. National Sales Manager Commercial and Industrial Products Ryan Ohm recently died, the New Berlin, Wisconsin-based manufacturer announced. 

Stallings was diagnosed with cancer in May of this year. He fought courageously, but with his wife by his side, he ultimately succumbed to his illness on July 28.

PHCC National Association put out a statement today noting it is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of GSM Services employee James Lewis, a HVAC service technician who was killed during a mass shooting that took place April 7 in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Garrick Dahlquist was born and raised in the plumbing industry, starting his career as a manufactures rep. at Dahlquist Rush Sales, eventually becoming an owner at Western States Sales, and ending his career with Synergy Sales NW after its acquisition of WSSI.

Bob Mader died unexpectedly in his home Feb. 22 at the age of 65.

For the last 25 years, Henderson ran his own rep company, Fluid and Steam Specialties, a valve, regulator and controls focused rep business.

One of the original founders of the American Institute of Kitchen Dealers, now the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), Robert L. Wieland died on Aug. 20 in his hometown of Allentown, PA. He was 91.

MCAA is saddened by the loss of Robert T. Armistead, P.E., who served as its president in 2010. Armistead died peacefully at his home on June 16, surrounded by his loving family.