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Tom Perić

Tom Perić

Tom Perić attended the American University on several academic scholarships, earning degrees in Communications and History. After graduating, he worked as a journalist in Washington, D. C., until moving to Cleveland, where he worked as an award-winning reporter and editor on several daily newspapers and magazines. These included The Akron Beacon Journal and as business editor for the Morning Journal. Tom was the founding editor of HVACR Distribution Business magazine from 1998 to 2014. He then became editor of Heating, Air Conditioning Distributors International HARDI’s official publication, Distribution Center. Tom speaks Croatian and lives in Haddonfield, NJ, with his wife, Cheryl Federline. Tom’s passion and hobby is Jiu-Jitsu, winning a world championship 2017. He is also the author of several books on martial arts, including Martial Arts: The Lessons.

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When thinking small works.

Originally published Published: 07.01.24 Author By Tom Perić

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Discover the winners of HVACR Business Magazine’s 2024 Tops In Trucks Fleet Design Contest, where creativity and strategic branding shine.

Originally published Published: 06.01.24 Author By Tom Perić

20 Questions for Guy Sako

Guy Sako, Guy talks about entrepreneurship, when an idea turns into a business and how to succeed in a niche market.

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It’s Time (Again) to Start Listening

Learn the simple listening skill that is so hard for many of us to master.

Originally published Published: 04.29.24 Author By Tom Perić

Fleet Operations: A Contractor and Distributor Viewpoint

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Originally published Published: 03.03.24 Author By Tom Perić

Why Entering Tops In Trucks Fleet Design Contest is an Unmatched Marketing Opportunity

If you need a reason to enter the contest, you’ll find it here.

Originally published Published: 03.01.24 Author By Tom Perić

20 Questions with Lauren Roberts

They discussed what it’s like to begin your career in the HVACR industry, the challenges of running an ESOP company and making headway to the top as a female executive.

Originally published Published: 02.01.24 Author By Tom Perić

An Industry Veteran Returns

A veteran HVACR editor returns to the industry and these pages.

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