Gary Benson, President of Mechanovent Corporation, a New York Blower Company located in Willowbrook (Illinois), was recently elected as the President of the Air Movement and Control Association, Inc. (AMCA International) at the association’s Annual Meeting held in Phoenix (Arizona).

Mr. Benson was instrumental in the development of “system optimization” whereby microprocessor based HVAC equipment communicates with building management systems for increased occupancy comfort, reduced energy consumption, and improved equipment reliability. According to the association’s press release, since joining the industry in 1987, he has been an enthusiastic supporter of industry improvement, both in the development of equipment standards and business practices, and as such has enjoyed a lengthy association with AMCA International, not only as a member, but also serving as Chairman for various committees and taskforces. Elected to the AMCA Board of Directors in 1999, Mr. Benson has served on the AMCA Executive Committee since 2005, and this past year as Vice President of AMCA.

When asked about his plans for this coming year as the new AMCA President, Mr. Benson stated: “I plan to focus my efforts towards completion of AMCA’s strategic plan, with particular emphasis on the following goals: ensure maximum return on investment to the association’s 250 members throughout the world, providing quality services and support exemplified by efficient product testing, technical education, certification programs, and effective association meetings, timely completion of the renovation project underway at AMCA headquarters in compliance with LEED requirements, continuing to strengthen the association’s fiscal position through adequate financial reserves, and support green initiatives and sustainable technologies as developed by ASHRAE and other industry and governmental bodies.”