The Unified Group

08/31/2026

📅 Mark your calendars for 2027!

Check out where The Unified Group is headed and start planning for the forums you don’t want to miss.

We’re looking forward to another great year with our members!

08/25/2026

Is your company located in one of our open territories? We’d love to connect and tell you more about what it means to be part of The Unified Group.

The Unified Group is looking to grow our network of independent mechanical contractors — but we’re focused on finding the right fit, not just adding numbers.

We currently have 28 member companies across the country, with a goal of reaching 35. Our members gain access to a nationwide peer network where contractors openly share best practices, ideas, resources and real-world experiences to help one another succeed.

📍 We’re currently looking for mechanical contractors in:
San Diego, CA
Detroit, MI
New York, NY
San Antonio/Austin, TX
Nashville, TN
Phoenix, AZ
Miami, FL
Alabama
Oklahoma City, OK
New Orleans, LA
Idaho
Nebraska
Pittsburgh, PA
Seattle, WA
New Mexico

🔗 Learn more: https://theunifiedgroup.com/

08/24/2026

Shannon Schmidt of Air Controls shared, “I enjoyed hearing from so many other people and their perspectives. It challenges me to think about topics in new ways and makes me feel energized to get back and try some new things.”

Hearing new perspectives, sharing experiences and bringing fresh ideas back to your company are just a few of the many benefits of attending our Forums.

08/20/2026

Denver, CO- More than 20 attendees came together for The Unified Group’s 2026 Financial Forum, held August 9–12 in Denver, Colorado. The forum, led by meeting MC Stacy Shiflet of Blauch Brothers Inc., brought together financial professionals from member companies across the country for sessions of learning, collaboration and peer-to-peer discussion focused on the financial challenges and opportunities facing their businesses.

Read full story here: https://theunifiedgroup.com/news/1648-2026-financial-forum-provides-the-unified-group-members-with-financial-insights-and-peer-collaboration

08/18/2026

A look back at our 2026 Financial Forum in Denver!

From insightful presentations and breakout discussions to sharing best practices and learning from one another, it was a great few days of collaboration and connection.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this year’s Financial Forum a success! Check out some of the highlights from our time together.

🔗 https://youtu.be/OmtQbs8WsuM?si=oxs_5GOCUtJkztTj

08/17/2026

Hear directly from our members!

Frank Trombino of ENCON shares his experience at The Unified Group’s 2026 Financial Forum in Denver and the value that comes from connecting, learning, and sharing ideas with fellow members.

🔗 https://youtu.be/odvJjxbJ7jo?si=069wdcbgKaDmZLru

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08/14/2026

08/13/2026

There’s nothing better than hearing the value of our forums directly from our members!

Michaela O'Brien from VHV Company shared her experience stating, "Since this was my first meeting, it was great to see in person all of the positive things I had heard about the group. Everyone genuinely seemed interested in helping each other, asking engaging questions, sharing experiences, and having healthy debate around the best way to do things. Overall, I really enjoyed the session and came away with several new ideas and perspectives."

08/12/2026

For our closing dinner, the group headed to Flight Club for an evening of great food, laughter, and a little friendly competition over darts—a perfect way to wrap up our time together!

08/11/2026

Stacy Shiflet of Blauch Brothers Inc. is facilitating our last panel on how members are using AI including discussion on AI trends every HVAC CFO should be watching and where has it has delivered the most measurable value in their organization so far. Our panelists include Cheri DeForge of VHV Company, Shannon Schmidt of Air Controls, Russel Machuta of Cox-Powell Corporation, and Frank Trombino of ENCON.