Recently hosted its Bet on Yourself conference in Las Vegas, where it introduced its new president, honored award recipients and presented the organization’s new annual magazine.
Current Women in HVACR executive board vice president Jane Sidebottom was named as the group’s new president for the upcoming year. She is the president and founder of Applied Marketing Knowledge, LLC, a marketing and management consulting company that works with manufacturers, distributors and service companies to grow their businesses. Outgoing Women in WHVACR President Kristin Gallup said as vice president of the organization throughout 2025, Sidebottom is uniquely prepared to lead the organization in 2026.
Women in HVACR also took the opportunity to celebrate three outstanding leaders with its inaugural Pillar Awards. These awards recognize women who embody excellence in mentorship, education and networking within the industry:
Stephanie Postell, co-owner and chief operating officer of Anchor Heating & Air, was selected as the Mentorship Pillar Award winner for building her business around mentorship. Postell continually shares her expertise and empowers women to enter the trades while guiding entrepreneurs across the country to launch their businesses with confidence.
Nasim Rahman, senior product manager at Lennox, received the Education Pillar Award for her leadership in large-scale trainings, mentoring programs and advancements in electrification.
Jessica Slaughter, marketing manager at Rapid Locking Systems (RLS), earned the Network Pillar Award for her outstanding work fostering partnerships through live events, digital communities and national training initiatives.
