In Memoriam: Gearld Inch
HRAI is deeply saddened to report the passing of Gearld Inch, formerly of Roy Inch and Sons, in St. Thomas, Ontario. As great a legend as the industry has ever produced, Gearld was a respected business leader in St. Thomas for 51 years as an owner of Roy Inch and Sons and later served as a consultant manager in the HVAC Industry for another 11 years.
Gearld was a founding member of the London Region HRAI Chapter, and for many years hosted the widely popular “London Seminar” -- which always started promptly at 7:59 am and finished at 4:59 pm, to the sound of his bell. His contribution to the chapter and the HRAI membership at large has been his unwavering commitment to and support for continuous education programs.
Later in his career, responding to an industry need, Gearld developed a flat rate pricing system (RIPS) that has been utilized by many in the Canadian HVAC Industry. He was also a founding member of the Contractor Executive Organization (“CEO Group”), which served many residential contractors over time, and eventually evolved to become the ClimateCare Co-operative.
Mr. Inch has been honoured with the HRAI Merit Award and a Lifetime Membership for his contributions to the development of HRAI and the Canadian HVACR Industry. HRAI also created the “Gearld Inch Award” in his name as a way to recognize annually the special efforts of those volunteers who have been instrumental in keeping chapters and local/regional groups viable and meaningful to members.
He will be remembered fondly by many who were blessed to have known him and who appreciated his wisdom and his friendship.
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