THE BEGINNING
1965
1975
GROWTH AND
INNOVATION
ACHIEVEMENTS
1985
1995
HORIZONS
NEW CHALLENGES
2005
2015
TRANSFORMATION
60 YEARS OF AABC
2025
Rick Cox, TBE
1985-88
Rick served AABC for
Zone 2. During his
tenure, he focused on
membership growth.
Rick Cox, TBE
1985-88
Rick served AABC for
Zone 2. During his
tenure, he focused on
membership growth.
Rick Cox, TBE
1985-88
Rick served AABC for
Zone 2. During his
tenure, he focused on
membership growth.
Decade Highlight:
1985 – AABC hosts its first international conference, expanding its global presence.
1989 – Membership reaches 10,000, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s growth.
1993 – Introduction of the AABC Annual Awards, celebrating excellence within the community.
1989 – Membership reaches 10,000, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s growth.
1993 – Introduction of the AABC Annual Awards, celebrating excellence within the community.
Rick Cox, TBE
1985-88
Rick served AABC for
Zone 2. During his
tenure, he focused on
membership growth.
Rick Cox, TBE
1985-88
Rick served AABC for
Zone 2. During his
tenure, he focused on
membership growth.
Rick Cox, TBE
1985-88
Rick served AABC for
Zone 2. During his
tenure, he focused on
membership growth.
Decade Highlight:
1985 – AABC hosts its first international conference, expanding its global presence.
1989 – Membership reaches 10,000, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s growth.
1993 – Introduction of the AABC Annual Awards, celebrating excellence within the community.
1989 – Membership reaches 10,000, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s growth.
1993 – Introduction of the AABC Annual Awards, celebrating excellence within the community.
Rick Cox, TBE
1985-88
Rick served AABC for
Zone 2. During his
tenure, he focused on
membership growth.
Rick Cox, TBE
1985-88
Rick served AABC for
Zone 2. During his
tenure, he focused on
membership growth.
Rick Cox, TBE
1985-88
Rick served AABC for
Zone 2. During his
tenure, he focused on
membership growth.
Decade Highlight:
1985 – AABC hosts its first international conference, expanding its global presence.
1989 – Membership reaches 10,000, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s growth.
1993 – Introduction of the AABC Annual Awards, celebrating excellence within the community.
1989 – Membership reaches 10,000, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s growth.
1993 – Introduction of the AABC Annual Awards, celebrating excellence within the community.
Rick Cox, TBE
1985-88
Rick served AABC for
Zone 2. During his
tenure, he focused on
membership growth.
Rick Cox, TBE
1985-88
Rick served AABC for
Zone 2. During his
tenure, he focused on
membership growth.
Rick Cox, TBE
1985-88
Rick served AABC for
Zone 2. During his
tenure, he focused on
membership growth.
Decade Highlight:
1985 – AABC hosts its first international conference, expanding its global presence.
1989 – Membership reaches 10,000, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s growth.
1993 – Introduction of the AABC Annual Awards, celebrating excellence within the community.
1989 – Membership reaches 10,000, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s growth.
1993 – Introduction of the AABC Annual Awards, celebrating excellence within the community.
Rick Cox, TBE
1985-88
Rick served AABC for
Zone 2. During his
tenure, he focused on
membership growth.
Rick Cox, TBE
1985-88
Rick served AABC for
Zone 2. During his
tenure, he focused on
membership growth.
Rick Cox, TBE
1985-88
Rick served AABC for
Zone 2. During his
tenure, he focused on
membership growth.
Decade Highlight:
1985 – AABC hosts its first international conference, expanding its global presence.
1989 – Membership reaches 10,000, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s growth.
1993 – Introduction of the AABC Annual Awards, celebrating excellence within the community.
1989 – Membership reaches 10,000, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s growth.
1993 – Introduction of the AABC Annual Awards, celebrating excellence within the community.
Dan Acri
2014-16
Flood and Sterling Inc.
Michael L. Delcamp
2016-18
National Precisionaire, LLC
Benjiman Link
2018-2020
United Testing & Balancing, Inc.
Michael Kelly
2020-22
American Testing Inc.
Gaylon Richardson
2022-24
Engineered Air Balance Co., Inc.
Decade Highlight:
2016 – AABC achieved accreditation as a Standards Developer by ANSI, paving the way for the publication of the 7th edition of the National Standards for Total System Balance as an official American National Standard.
2017 – AABC released an updated version of the Technician Training Manual, featuring new and revised content. This manual remains an essential resource for TBEs and TBTs. Additionally, AABC held its first TAB Seminar session in conjunction with CxEnergy 2017, offering it as a pre-conference educational event for members.
2018 – The updated TBE exam was introduced.
2019 – AABC launched a new member portal, providing easier access to resources such as certification information, publications, and dues payment options.
2020 – Amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, AABC transitioned to a virtual annual meeting and introduced innovative ways to engage members, including offering LUs by reading TAB Journal and completing a quiz.
2021 – The AABC Hall of Fame was established, with George Ebert as the first modern inductee. Historical nominees included Arnold Pearl, Walter Lipski, and Taylor Kahoe.
2022 – AABC rolled out an updated technician exam.
Rick Cox, TBE
1985-88
Rick served AABC for
Zone 2. During his
tenure, he focused on
membership growth.
Rick Cox, TBE
1985-88
Rick served AABC for
Zone 2. During his
tenure, he focused on
membership growth.
Rick Cox, TBE
1985-88
Rick served AABC for
Zone 2. During his
tenure, he focused on
membership growth.
Decade Highlight:
1985 – AABC hosts its first international conference, expanding its global presence.
1989 – Membership reaches 10,000, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s growth.
1993 – Introduction of the AABC Annual Awards, celebrating excellence within the community.
1989 – Membership reaches 10,000, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s growth.
1993 – Introduction of the AABC Annual Awards, celebrating excellence within the community.