Matt Risinger is the creator and founder of The Build Show, thebuildshow.com and CEO of Risinger Homes. Matt’s passion for building high performance homes and building science education ignited the formation of The Build Show website, (thebuildshow.com ) a trusted building science destination for builders, contractors, remodelers and DIYers. Matt’s successful Build Show YouTube channel has grown to a loyal 1million+ followers, and recognition as an industry influencer. Through The Build Show platforms, Matt shares his extensive knowledge of building science, educating the community by providing techniques and hands-on learning from his personal experiences—in partnership with thebuildshow.com network of highly regarded industry experts. In 2021, Matt launched the highly successful Build Podcast, consistently ranked in the top 15. Matt is a highly sought after speaker and advisor on high performance building in the residential construction industry.

Charlie serves as the General Manager of the ICP business. Charlie directs the strategy and influences the execution over the entire channel. Charlie has held previous roles in sales management, including National Accounts in North America and has over 20 years of industry experience. Charlie holds a Master of Business Administration from The University of Tennessee and a bachelor’s degree in General Business Studies from Ohio University.

Joining the trades at the age of 16, Chris worked his way from apprentice to technician to the owner of a multi-locational electrical business. During this time, Chris developed a passion for coaching, training, and skilling-up others. Eventually, Chris made the decision to sell his successful business so that he could dedicate his career to empowering those in the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC trades. In 2018 Chris joined The Blue Collar Success Group as a coach and today leads as the President, where he continues to share his knowledge and experience to motivate others towards achieving their goals.

As Vice President of Contractor Services, Matthew is responsible for all lending and finance operations within the EGIA Finance Clearinghouse. He works directly with lending partners and affiliates developing and creating the most up-to-date finance offerings for EGIA’s vast contractor base. In addition, Matthew leads EGIA’s business development strategy, as well as the design and implementation of finance training content.

Matthew has been an integral part of the home improvement finance industry for over 20 years, with stops at American General Finance, Greensky and Renovate America. Matthew attended Virginia Commonwealth University, graduating with a degree in Psychology.

Vice President Sales & Marketing of North America Residential & Light Commercial HVAC As Vice President Sales & Marketing of North America Residential & Light Commercial HVAC Systems, J.T. Holtschlag has a proven track record of driving growth for customers and employees. Most recently he successfully served as Vice President & General Manager, Light Commercial North America, Carrier. J.T. has close to 30 years of experience at Carrier Global Corporation serving in many areas of increasing responsibility. Beginning his career in engineering, product marketing and sales, J.T. has held positions of Vice President & General Management at International Comfort Products (ICP), Replacement Components, DLS/VRF and Carlyle Compressors.

J.T. graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee, and he received an MBA from Vanderbilt University.

Travis Baugh is a Channel Program Manager for ICP. Travis manages the strategy, growth, and day-to-day execution of ICP's recruiting and retention programs to help customers win in the marketplace. Travis has also served in marketing analytics and digital support roles during his six-year tenure with ICP. Travis and his wife, Shelby, live outside of Indianapolis with their one-year-old daughter, Avery. Travis enjoys volunteering, reading, and cheering on his beloved Purdue Boilermakers. He holds a B.S. and MBA from Purdue University.

LaManda Dorval is the Marketing Manager for ICP brands at Carrier Global in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is responsible for setting brand goals and creating go-to-market strategies that drive brand sales and market growth. LaManda has enjoyed working in the roles of marketing, strategy and market development and product and program management for nearly 23 years. LaManda has received her Bachelors Degree in Business from Indiana University and MBA from Anderson University. She is a passionate Brand Ambassador and as a believer in the Voice of the Customer states, “we should be quick to listen and careful to speak”.

LaManda and her husband, Jay has a 16-year-old “miracle” son, named Joel. As a family they enjoy spending time in the Great Outdoors! LaManda is also enthusiastic about growing flowers and offers a local u-pick experience to friends, families, and neighbors.

With an illustrious career in the home services sector, Paul Kelly has established himself as a visionary leader and accomplished entrepreneur. His ownership of Parker & Sons in Phoenix saw it transform from a small business in 2004 into a $200+ million contracting company in Phoenix, AZ, helping to foster an expertise in business development and strategic growth that is unmatched. He recently served as the Southwest Region CEO for the Wrench Group, a leader in the HVAC, plumbing and electrical industry, and currently serves as a consultant for that group. He’s a bestselling author, “Tricks of the Trade to Success”, and in-demand speaker.

In over four decades in the industry, Drew has worked in all facets of running a residential contracting business. He now helps contractors create healthier businesses, better outcomes, and happier and more fulfilling lives. Drew is a renowned author, educator, coach, consultant, inspirational/educational/“irritational”/transformational speaker, software developer, industry philanthropist, a Board member, a Foundation Board Trustee, and a Contractor University Founder and Faculty member, Resident Expert of Contractor Connect for Electric & Gas Industries Association; an International Consultant Award Winner; and president of the Cameron Family Memorial Foundation. Contact Drew @ 1-888-621-7888 ext. 700 dcameron@egia.org.

Insight as to how and why Flow Odyssey came to be:

“A Heart Attack Taught Me There Had To Be A Better Way.” ~ Drew Cameron

I grew up watching my father almost work himself to death.

As the child of a father who operated an HVAC business, I got a front-row seat to the struggles, headaches, and heartaches that come with running one’s own operation. Growing up in the business with my siblings, we saw the challenges my father endured; The long hours, the missed family dinners, the relationships lost, all in support of wanting to best help his customers while also building a life for the family he loved.

From a young age, I developed a complete understanding of working in every facet of and running a residential services business — I developed a passion for sales, management, marketing, and the core competencies of operations, administration, leadership, financial management, and pricing. But what I fell in love with wasn’t the running of an HVAC contracting business — it was the process of helping companies and co-workers improve their lives and maximize personal and professional performance. And so after years in the family business, working for the utility company that acquired our company and later a national HVAC consolidator, I started my own successful consulting and sales training and coaching firm.

Even while working to help others improve their lives, I was following in my father’s footsteps — working long hours, neglecting my health, sacrificing personal relationships, all with a focus on sprinting to the next opportunity. That was until my heart stopped and I was shocked back to life 5 times after almost dropping dead of a heart attack and sudden cardiac arrest on the first day of a family vacation in 2019.

As I was in recovery, reflecting on my situation, my father’s heart attack at age 59 in 1994, the loss of my younger brother at 38 in 2006 and older brother at 55 in 2018, it dawned on me that my own experience was emblematic of the contractors I worked with. They, too, were endlessly working themselves to the bone, sprinting from opportunity to opportunity without stopping to truly reflect on whom they wanted to be and what matters most to them, and doing the same for the co-workers.

It was then that I began to see that the work we do shouldn’t be a sprint at all. It should be a marathon. A journey. If you will, an odyssey where business owners and co-workers should focus on learning how to stay in the flow of life and discover how to be profitable while also developing healthier lives and better businesses that lead to happier outcomes. Build a business that is omni-beneficial.

It’s why we renamed our business Flow Odyssey and why we do the work that we do the way we do it.

Joining Carrier in 2017, Heidi has been integral in driving technology improvements to aid technician efficiency.  Through the 2023 efficiency and test procedure change, Heidi led the cooling product team and launched over 60 new model families across 11 brands.  Leading the North America Residential Product Management team, Heidi is now focused on ensuing a successful transition to R-454B in the upcoming major industry regulatory change.  Heidi is an ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt, has a degree in Industrial Systems Engineering, and an MBA.  Her passion for her team, customers and products shines through the energy she brings to work every day.

Scott Hager began his career in HVAC in June of 1991 as part of the Ferguson Management Training program. After having held sales positions in Augusta, Tampa, and Atlanta he began his career in Management in Phoenix AZ. In January of 2005 he returned to his home state of NC to lead a greenfield HVAC expansion for Ferguson. After several years of success, he went on to serve as District Manager and is now the Vice President of the HVAC division for Ferguson. As Vice President, his primary role is to create and implement strategic initiatives designed to make Ferguson a better partner to the trades and the best path to market for our supplier partners.