WHAT
For the third consecutive year, Craig Childress wins the professional division of the 2025 ServiceTitan HVAC National Championships Powered by Trane® and American Standard® Heating and Air Conditioning, which highlights and recognizes the trade industry and contributions all HVAC technicians make. The Massachusetts-based plumber rose above his competitors in a series of head-to-head challenging and skill-testing events in the annual competition and won a $40,000 prize.
Childress competed alongside nine other professionals in the final rounds of the championships, conducting diagnostics checks and installing Trane residential equipment in an intense, fast-paced environment that demonstrated their precise skills, excellent service, and unparalleled knowledge in HVAC.
Professional division’s runner-up, Alex Ivey (Ocean Springs, MS), received a $15,000 prize, followed by Scott Savidge (Pavilion, NY) in third place with a $10,000 prize.
In the apprentice division, Braden Reeser (North Platte, NE) earned his spot after battling with his nine competitors and won first place with a $20,000 prize. Reeser was followed by Kirby Hess (Flora, IN) in second with $10,000 and Nathaniel Magner (Boston, VA) in third with $5,000.
WHO
Trane® by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) and American Standard® Heating and Air Conditioning
WHEN / WHERE
October 10, 2025 at Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida
WHY
As sponsors of the ServiceTitan HVAC National Championship (SHNC) for the fourth year in a row, Trane® and American Standard® Heating and Air Conditioning are excited to celebrate this generation of HVAC talent and recognize those that are emerging as rising stars in the industry for their skills, service, and passion.
Trane® and American Standard® Heating and Air Conditioning appreciates and recognizes the dedicated efforts of technicians who tirelessly contribute to the HVAC industry. The partnership inspires future technicians and empowers current ones to remain unstoppable.
ASSETS
Imagery is available upon request.
For additional information, please visit: https://www.trane.com/residential/en/campaigns/elite-trades/
