Episode 5

EPISODE 5:
Growing Opportunities for the HVAC Trade

Heating Ventilation and Air Condition plays a major role in the comfort of our everyday lives. Join host Dr. Katie Leonard as she speaks with guest Steve Midura, from Johnson Controls. They discuss the effects that COVID-19 has had on the industry and safety regulations in place, as well as the demand across the nation for skilled technicians in this field and how technology is growing the capability of HVAC systems.

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Growing Opportunities for the HVAC Trade

Heating Ventilation and Air Condition plays a major role in the comfort of our everyday lives. Join host Dr. Katie Leonard as she speaks with guest Steve Midura, from Johnson Controls. They discuss the effects that COVID-19 has had on the industry and safety regulations in place, as well as the demand across the nation for skilled technicians in this field and how technology is growing the capability of HVAC systems.

Special Guest – Stephen E. Midura

Northeast Pennsylvania Market Director, Johnson Controls
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Steve Midura

Stephen E. Midura

Northeast Pennsylvania Market Director, Johnson Controls
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Steve enjoys the extreme privilege of leadership with a dedicated team of professionals that serve the broader Northeast Pennsylvania HVAC & Automation market. Some key clients are Geisinger, the Mohegan Sun Casino and the Lackawanna County Stadium. Steve ensures that all customers are sold the value they need and that the operations efforts are fully executed to exceed expectations. The true value his team offers is local, dedicated staff that live here and take great pride in remaining the NEPA market leader.

Prior to Steve being named the Northeast Pennsylvania Market Director of Johnson Controls in 2004, he was Project Team Leader from 1997 to 2004. Before joining Johnson Controls, Steve was Assistant Director of Facilities at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA.

Steve is a current member of Johnson College’s Board of Directors. He brings his knowledge & experience to help the college grow the student experience & ultimate capability. Steve’s focus will also be on gaining the maximum amount of exposure to women & diverse candidates. The technically skilled workforce demands the best & most passionate professionals and these careers should offer everyone a fulfilling lifetime of opportunity.

Steve lives on a mountain in Scott Township. For fun in life, Steve enjoys being anywhere out in the country either on foot or driving a machine. He has great passion for restoring old machines in his home shop along with making “good noise” on a guitar.