ATLANTA, GA —John Hazen White III was posthumously awarded the 2023 Dan Holohan Lifetime Contribution to Comfort Award at Taco’s AHR Expo press conference. The award’s namesake, Dan Holohan, personally presented the award to John’s wife, Katelyn, and their daughter, Madison Marie.
John III, son of Taco Executive Chairman and owner John Hazen White, Jr., began his career with Taco during his high school years, starting in maintenance and working his way through many departments. His experience also included a position with B.J. Terroni Company in Bensalem, PA. His Taco career path led to his most recent position as SVP, North American OEM Sales. He was loved by Taco employees and his customers as much as he loved them.
Everyone who knew John experienced his caring, big-hearted personality and sense of humor. He had a passion for creative writing, reading, traveling, and most of all spending time with friends and his family.
The Dan Holohan Lifetime Contribution to Comfort Award is given annually to an HVAC professional or company that has made a substantial contribution to comfort technology, advancement, or training while displaying the exceptional good humor and love of people, traits exhibited by Dan Holohan throughout his long career. Past award winners include Dan Holohan, Robert Bean, Bruce Marshall, Dan Foley, John Barba, and Bob Barbour.