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The TAB Industry: Where It’s Been and Where It’s Going (A Conversation with 2025 AABC Hall of Fame Modern Inductees)
This moderated conversational session features two Hall of Fame recipients from the Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) profession, reflecting on their distinguished careers and the enduring importance of independent TAB practice. Guided by a moderator, the discussion explores professional pathways in TAB, the ethical principles that define independent practice, and real-world experiences that demonstrate TAB’s role in achieving building system performance and design-intent compliance. Drawing on decades of leadership and field expertise, the session offers attendees a deeper understanding of how independent TAB contributes to quality assurance, professional integrity, and long-term project success within the built environment.
Learning Objectives
- Describe career development pathways within the Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) profession
- Explain the significance of independent TAB practice
- Identify real-world project examples discussed by the speakers that demonstrate the impact of TAB on HVAC system performance and adherence to design intent.
- Summarize best-practice insights and professional lessons shared by the Hall of Fame recipients
Sponsored By: Thermal Balance Inc
Many companies thrive beyond the 50-year mark, but at Thermal Balance, our longevity comes from more than just time. We invest in quality testing, state-of-the-art equipment, and regular calibrations. Above all, our commitment to honesty and accurate results has made us a trusted partner for Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Contractors alike—proving that we’re not just service providers, but valued team players on every project.
Speakers
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Dan AcriFlood & Sterling -
Jay JohnsonTBE, Thermal Balance -
Jeremy JohnsonTBE, CxA, American Testing, Inc.Jeremy is a AABC Certified TBE and ACG Certified CxA with 24 years of experience. He works at American Testing, Inc., a TAB / Cx provider in the Baltimore / Washington metro area specializing in Healthcare, Bio-Containment, Laboratory, & Pharmaceutical projects. Jeremy has worked as a AABC Certified Technician for 15 years on various project ranging from 1,000 Sq Ft Tenant Office spaces to 300,000 Sq Ft University and Government Laboratory Buildings. He currently serves as the Operations Manager for ATI, supervising TAB projects, certifying TAB Reports, and estimating.
