ARBS HALL OF FAME 2016
Neil Marshall has had a long and distinguished career in the air conditioning and mechanical services industry. Not only has Neil operated a successful contracting and service business, Ellis Air Conditioning, for over 30 years but he has also made a significant contribution to the policy and direction of the industry through his extensive involvement in industry associations and other advisory bodies.
Neil has been involved in all aspects of the industry. He has represented the Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association in Victoria, nationally and internationally and has a long record of service to the industry. Neil served continuously on the AMCA Victorian Executive from 1978 to 2011; was State President in 1983 -1984 and National President in 1987-1989.
Neil was made a life member of AMCA Victoria in 2004, in recognition of his exemplary contribution. Neil also held the position of Chairman, Construction Industry Engineering Services Group, 1986-1992; and Chairman of the Australian Construction Industry Forum from 2005 to 2009. He represented the air conditioning industry on the Building Industry Specialist Contractors Organisation Australia (BISCOA) and the Construction Industry Engineering Services Group (CIESG). Neil held the position of chairman for both organisations. He is also a Life member of American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc (ASHRAE).
Neil Marshall’s service to the industry has extended beyond Australia. He served as Victorian Chapter Chair and Australian Chapter Chair of the USA based National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) and then going on to become an executive member of the International board and be the first non-American to serve as its Chairman between 2010 – 2012.
NEBB is the leading source of industry information providing industry standards, publications, text books, study courses and newsletters. As outgoing NEBB President in 2010, Bill Neudorfer, remarked that, “In Neil Marshall, NEBB has elected a President who not only is an international expert on the HVAC industry, but also possesses impeccable personal integrity and the deepest passion for continuous improvements to standards.”
Dr White has over 20 years research experience in energy end use efficiency and electricity industry demand side management. He is a world authority on solar airconditioning. He also has extensive experience in the application of research to both government energy efficiency policy instruments and technology commercialization. He has played a leadership role in the start-up of a number of companies, and the design of award winning airconditioning systems. He serves on a range of national and international expert advisory committees.
A 38-year veteran of the Australian HVAC&R industry, Garry Mundy initially worked as a contractor before founding ActronAir in Sydney’s north west in 1984. Since then ActronAir has grown to become Australia’s largest locally owned air conditioning manufacturer, with representation throughout Australia and over 200 employees.
A quiet and humble man, throughout his career Garry has consistently conducted himself with a high degree of professionalism while always adhering to the highest personal standards. It is his drive and commitment that led to a number of ActronAir’s industry recognised and awarded innovations, including coil design, system design, advanced air flow technology, energy smart zoning, sound reduction, temperature control and the unique louvre grill found on ActronAir’s outdoor units.
