Robert Cochell

June 09, 2023

Contributed by Paula Huband, Govt Director of the Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Association (FRACCA). This previous month we celebrated a 1 of a kind in our Marketplace. Might 1^st, 2023 marked 50 several years in the HVACR Business for Robert “Bob” Cochell, and we are so very grateful that he is a element of our Business. Examine down below to see why we maintain Bob in the maximum esteem and enjoy his perseverance and passion for the Market:

Bob was born in Michigan and is a graduate of Western Michigan University. He has degrees in each internet marketing and mechanical engineering. In the 1970’s, he worked for the Typical Electric powered Co. central AC office in software engineering, merchandise setting up, and devices product sales.

In 1981, he turned a co-founder of Gulf Coast Air Devices in Valrico, FL, sooner or later getting to be the sole operator in 1985. Gulf Coastline Air has developed a good deal because then, building a strong standing as a firm that performs each residential and professional work the right way, with utmost regard for their purchasers and workers.

Bob’s specialist accomplishments include things like:
· Earlier President of RACCA (Refrigeration Air Conditioning Contractors Affiliation, Tampa Bay).
· 4-time RACCA C.J. Dillard “Outstanding Contractor of the Year” Award recipient (1992, 1996, 2001, and 2005).
· President of FRACCA, the Florida condition contractor’s affiliation for two terms.
· In conjunction with FRACCA, Bob teaches CEU (Continuing Education Units) programs state-vast on all subjects relating to air conditioning, code compliance, and application of devices.
· Executed CEU lessons for FAPMGI (Florida Association of Plumbing, Fuel and Mechanical Inspectors) to different inspector teams statewide.
· Taught CEU lessons at the BOAF (Constructing Officials Affiliation of Florida) convention. Topics involve the nuances of the electrical power code and the application of mechanical units while efficiently
dehumidifying in Florida’s humid surroundings.
· Appointed as a voting member of the Florida Developing Fee (FBC) Strength Complex Advisory Committee (TAC) considering the fact that 2000. He evaluates and suggests variations to the Florida Setting up Code to the FBC Commissioners on matters relating to power, heating, cooling, air flow, efficiencies, and setting up tactics.
· Contributing writer of the Florida Contractors Exam. He composes new concerns for the take a look at and critiques present queries to make absolutely sure all data is up to day.
· Hillsborough County – Metropolis of Tampa Mechanical Board voting member, because 1986, together with as Chairman. This board hears scenarios relating to contractors, inspections, and code interpretations throughout Hillsborough County.
· HVAC Insider – Given that 2001, Bob has contributed many posts to this publication. Subjects ranging from contractor’s business procedures, specialized electricity code concerns, refrigerant supply challenges, and mechanical set up.

Outdoors Passions:
Bob’s exterior interests include things like work as a missionary in Africa, and he has served in Uganda,
Zambia, Kenya and Botswana. He conducts pastor’s conferences to bring Christian instruction to regional pas-
tors who might not have the option to vacation for education and learning in other places.

Bob also has a enthusiasm for traveling, just ask…
Many thanks Bob for your dedication to the market! 50 Yrs and Heading Sturdy!