Craig Kaufmann

Craig is a lifelong HVAC professional with a passion to instruct energetic,  motivated people on how to be successful in the HVAC industry. He began his  career as a Service Technician after being hired by one of his college professors  who instilled in him a love of knowledge and the value of passing that knowledge  on. 

Throughout his career, his positions as Technical Trainer, Lead Technician, Service Manager, and  Vocational Instructor have allowed him to pass his knowledge onto the next  generation of up-and-coming HVAC technicians. Of his 33 years of experience in  the industry, Craig has been providing training for over 20 years. He holds  multiple certifications including NATE and is also an active member of RSES. 

An educator at heart, he has provided HVAC training to over 2000 students and is  a highly respected instructor. He believes proper training is essential for getting  work done correctly and safely. For the past 4 years he has used his expertise to  train the next generation of HVAC professionals for Daikin Comfort Technologies. 

Craig lives in the Chicagoland area with his wife and two children. He is an active leader in Scouts BSA and enjoys spending time outdoors. He spends his free time  motorcycling, four wheeling, hunting, and fishing. If he’s not outdoors, you will probably find him in his garage working on his latest project.