Crystal River, Florida - April 27, 2011 -
Bay Area Air Conditioning & Heating was recently awarded a 2011 President's Award from Carrier Corp. The Crystal River based HVAC dealer was selected and honored at a ceremony held on April 1 in Las Vegas.
President's Awards are presented annually to an elite group of Carrier dealers who exemplify the company's model for operational excellence, business effectiveness and delivering the best in cutting-edge technology to consumers. Carrier also rewards dealers who are committed to providing excellent customer service and who are dedicated to the Carrier brand. Winners go above and beyond the call of duty in the industry with a dependable, consumer-focused work ethic.
"Carrier President's Award recipients focus on delivering exceptional products and service to customers while appropriately leveraging the value and trust behind America's first, true HVAC brand. Their successes often exceed our expectations. It's our privilege to honor them," said Bob McDonough, president, Residential and Commercial Systems, Carrier Corp."Winners will enjoy added rewards in the form of support from the Carrier family exclusive to President's Award recipients, and therefore, continue to shape, grow and succeed in their business."
Serving the Nature Coast for over 35 years, Hutchins attributes his success to his co-workers and his loyal customers. "We have won this award four times in the past five years, and three years in a row. We are the only dealer in our region to accomplish that," said Hutchins, "But this is not something achieved on my own, I really must acknowledge and thank my 50 plus co-workers."
Bay Area Air Conditioning & Heating is very involved in Citrus County, "Dave feels it is very important to give back to the community; especially those who have special needs," said Cliff Pierson, General Manager. He added, "Bay Area is a Key Center Partner, which is one of the organizations Dave holds close to his heart." The community involvement doesn't stop with Mr. Hutchins; it is a common thread throughout the organization, with several staff members on boards of business and charitable organizations. Bay Area Air Conditioning & Heating donates not only time to worthy projects, but door prizes, cash sponsorships, and in a few cases, entire air conditioning systems.
