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In this episode of Inside AAON, host Derby Juez-Perez, AAON’s Field Marketing Manager, explores the company’s commitment to second-chance employment. Production Supervisors Sierra Hamm and Daniel Pressler join the discussion, shedding light on AAON’s support systems, including personalized mentorship, professional development, and an inclusive culture that champions every team member's growth, regardless of their past.



Sierra and Daniel share their transformative journeys from addiction and incarceration to becoming key leaders at AAON. Their stories illustrate how AAON's inclusive and supportive environment enabled them to rebuild their lives and careers. Today, Sierra and Daniel continue to give back to their community, offering the same support and encouragement they received from AAON.



“Now I know that people can come from anywhere, absolutely any background… and as long as they have a drive and want to be successful, every person can be mentored or guided into something great and something successful.” — Sierra Hamm.



Tune in to discover how AAON’s second-chance employment program is fostering a resilient and innovative workforce through an unwavering belief in the potential of every individual.

Join AAON's Senior Quality Manager, Jennifer Overmeyer, and Executive Director of Production Planning and Materials, Whitney Wakefield, as they discuss the company's unique approach to creativity and flexibility in a structured industry. Hosted by Derby Juez-Perez and Whitney Tapp, this podcast explores how AAON breaks free from conventional norms to drive continuous innovation and maintain high standards of quality. Tune in to discover the strategies behind embracing creativity, staying flexible within set standards, and challenging the status quo.

Mark Fly, Executive Director of the NAIC, joins hosts Derby Juez-Perez and Whitney Tapp to discuss how taking risks drives innovation and success. With 18 years of experience at AAON and recognition as an ASHRAE Fellow and Distinguished Lecturer, Mark shares his insights on why persevering, working hard, and embracing experimental failures leads to real change in the HVAC industry.

In this first episode of “Inside AAON”, we have Kevin Teakell, our Senior Manager of Government and Industry Affairs with us to talk about the current HVAC Industry Landscape. We will specifically discuss the refrigerant transition that AAON is making from 410A to R454B in detail.