A native of Redding, CT, David Bohn began his career in 1987 as a marketing coordinator working out of Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation's Redding, CT office. David Bohn has served as president of the company since 1995, and supplementing his experience he holds membership with the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). In addition to offering a variety of technical resources, ASHRAE provides its members with access to a multitude of professional development opportunities, including online courses and advanced certifications. One professional designation ASHRAE members can earn is the Building Energy Assessment Professional (BEAP) certification, an ANSI-accredited personnel certification program designed to validate competency in assessing site conditions and building systems as well as evaluating energy and equipment usage. Recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy for meeting the Better Buildings Workforce Guidelines, the certification has been earned by more than 2,500 professionals to date. ASHRAE members can apply to take the BEAP certification exam for the discounted rate of $395, as opposed to the regular price of $545 for nonmembers. Once approved, an exam can be scheduled at one of 300 locations. There's also an accompanying practice exam, which can be purchased through ASHRAE's website for a one-time fee of $39.
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The president of Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation in Redding, CT, David Bohn spends much of his leisure time contributing to local charitable and philanthropic organizations. David Bohn supports the Arthritis Foundation, which is dedicated to spreading awareness and raising money to help individuals with arthritis find relief. Each year, the Arthritis Foundation holds dozens of events around the nation to raise funds and heighten awareness while creating community togetherness. For example, the Walk to Cure Arthritis takes place each May during Arthritis Awareness Month. Nationwide, participants form teams with family members, friends, or coworkers, and walk a little over three miles at a leisurely pace. During the Christmas season, the Jingle Bell Run takes place. For this event, participants are encouraged to dress in their best holiday costumes. The foundation also hosts events focused more on education and advocacy, including the Juvenile Arthritis National Conference, which brings together kids, teens, and families to share stories and discuss new treatments. This event takes place each year in both Seattle and Washington, DC. David Bohn of Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation in Danbury, CT wrote the following article which outlines the design capabilities and success of the Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation API Inject-Aire burner. The new high-efficiency, low- emissions Preferred Utilities API Inject-Aire burner installed at Stapleton Houses has been in service and performing for more than a year now. At this installation New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has been enjoying electric and fuel savings, prolonging the life of the boiler and reducing the carbon footprint of the facility while limiting NOx emissions. The API Inject-Aire burner possesses several qualities that make it attractive to a market trending towards lower emissions and greater efficiency. The burner is the first that we know of to comply with the New York City Local Law 87 which requires drastic carbon footprint reduction in the next few years. Product enhancements include up to 85% reduction in electricity consumption over current burners installed and being purchased by NYCHA.
Additionally, once compliant with Local Law 87, Preferred Utilities’ low emissions technology allows a facility to easily and inexpensively upgrade (without burner replacement) to ultra low emissions technology in the future. High fuel efficiency translates into significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The ultra low excess air remains through the entire firing range— 10% to 40% firing range <3.5% O2, 50 to 100% firing range <2% O2. With a significantly high turn down of 10:1 on low pressure natural gas, and 8:1 turn down on oil, the burner also has an over 50% reduction in cycling of the burner, burner motor, burner and boiler servos and all burner components. The stress reduction on the boiler will positively impact longevity and reduce annual maintenance costs. The burner provides dramatic reduction in boiler heat loss by eliminating more than 50% of the pre-purge and post-purge cycles required by common low turn down burners. Each one of these shut-down and start-up cycles for a boiler can wasted up to five total boiler volumes worth of BTU rich combustion air, “cooling” the boiler with each cycle. This important cycling reduction also cuts electricity consumption, wasted fuel and greenhouse gas emissions. Preferred guarantees an over 50% reduction in boiler and boiler system thermal shock wear and tear that originate from low turn down, high cycling of the burner. In addition, When Quality, Durability, and Performance Matter—A Look at Stapleton Houses, Staten Island, New York Preferred’s new burner and burner component warranties are unmatched in the industry. Burner life will match or exceed the boiler life, eliminating the need for costly retrofits, the permit process that goes with a burner retrofit, and inconvenient boiler down time. There are Preferred Utilities burners currently in active service for the New York City Housing Authority and the New York City Board of Education that are more than 45 years old. With the Stapleton Houses installation, Prefrred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation ushers in a new era of high quality, long life, low maintenance burners and controls that will deliver unprecedented efficiency enhancements for fuel and electricity consumption while substantially reducing greenhouse gas emissions and cutting NOx emissions by more than 50%. David G. Bohn is the President and CEO of Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation in Danbury, CT. David has worked at Preferred Utilities for almost 30 years and gratefully follows in his father’s and grandfather’s tradition of putting quality and sound engineering at the center of every product with the promise that Preferred stands behind every application because our name is on it. For more than two decades, David G. Bohn of Redding, CT, has served as president of Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation. Outside of his professional life, David G. Bohn supports numerous charitable organizations, including the American Heart Association. According to a recent study published by the American Heart Association, the incidence of stroke continues to decrease in people over the age of 55, while those between 35 and 39 years old are experiencing twice as many strokes as in recent years. The Centers for Disease Control says that the decrease in stroke rate among older Americans is likely due to decreases in smoking and lower rates of high blood pressure, as well as cholesterol levels. Researchers examined stroke rates in younger people, however, and found that they are rising, though they are unable to pinpoint exactly why. Some of the data used in the study is administrative in nature, meaning that researchers did not have access to information about which symptoms and criteria doctors utilized in diagnosing strokes. More research is necessary to determine risk factors that are increasing stroke rates in the 35 to 39 age range. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Shearing-Plough Foundation provided funding for the research study. David Bohn of Redding, CT is the vice president in charge of sales for Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation. David Bohn is responsible for managing sales and service personnel for the company, which is known for manufacturing industrial boilers. Boilers are responsible for providing hot water and central heating in nearly every home and business in the country. Boilers today are designed to function as safely and efficiently as possible, but accidents do sometimes occur. Among the most common boiler accidents are what are known as “dry fire accidents,” or “boiler meltdowns.” Dry fire accidents occur when a boiler continues to operate without an adequate water supply. In a best-case scenario, these accidents can cause irreparable damage to the boiler within minutes – in the very worst cases, the boiler can be ripped apart from the boiler tube sheet and propelled with great velocity, causing damage to property and even injuries. At least one dry fire accident occurs in America almost every year, but fortunately, these accidents are very preventable. The cause of a dry fire accident is a simultaneous failure in several redundant safety controls on a boiler – the safety controls for temperature, pressure, gas supply, and water supply. One cause of these occurrences can be avoided by making sure that whenever a combination valve is replaced with a single pressure reducing valve, a separate pressure relief valve is installed as well – failure to do so can prevent a boiler from relieving excess pressure. A dry fire accident can also be prevented when the owner of a boiler is aware of the signs of overheating – some telltale signs include the smell of smoke or something burning, excessive heat in basement or living areas, and the emergency switch on the boiler set in the “off” position. If a boiler is cherry red in color, has paint peeling off, or is leaking water or steam, the owner should take immediate action before a dry fire accident can occur. Touching parts of the boiler can also trigger an accident by disturbing the wiring or turning a valve, and should be avoided. David Bohn is a longtime Danbury, CT business executive who guides Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation as president. David Bohn maintains a strong community presence and helped support the Danbury Music Center, located a few miles north of Redding, CT, through sponsoring performances of The Messiah by Frideric Handel. A regular holiday season production, The Messiah combines the talents of the Danbury Symphony Orchestra and the Danbury Concert Chorus and is performed free of charge at the First Congregational Church.
Established 80 years ago, the Danbury Music Center has also offered educational programming each summer since the 1950s. Popular offerings include Camp A Cappella, African Drumming, Summer Strings, and Summer Bands. New in 2015 is the Chamber Music Intensive. Open to high-level musicians of any age, the week-long intensive class enables participants to interact with artists-in-residence, including graduates of prominent conservatories such as the Juilliard School. An overarching aim is to help local musicians expand their skill sets and creative horizons within an inspiring musical setting. Auditions for the 2015 August Intensive take place in April and May. David G. Bohn serves as president of the Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation, based in Danbury, Connecticut. Mr. Bohn manages the development of new products, ensures manufacturing efficiency, and promotes financial growth. To keep abreast of the latest developments in the industry, David G. Bohn maintains membership in the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA).
The ABMA is a national trade association dedicated to promoting the boiler industry. Since 1888, the organization has served as the conduit between governments, manufacturers, customers, and the general public. The organization created the American Boiler Manufacturers Association’s Scholarship Fund to support education and training in the boiler industry and related utilities manufacturing. Individuals who wish to be considered for the program must be citizens of the United States and high school graduates, and they must have either a parent or a grandparent who is an active member of the ABMA. Since David G. Bohn took the helm of Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation as president in 1995, the company’s yearly revenue has increased by 133 percent while completely changing the make up of Preferred Utilities' product and service offering. Outside of his professional life, David G. Bohn actively supports numerous charitable organizations, including the Children' Educational Opportunity Foundation, Boy Scouts of America, the American Cancer Society, and the ALS Association.
Since 1985, the ALS Association has led the way in providing services and research for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The organization is dedicated to shaping public policy, educating the general public, finding a cure, and giving hope to those who live with the disease. The ALS Association is preparing for the 2014 Advocacy Day and Public Policy Conference, which is scheduled to take place from May 7 to May 9, 2014, at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C. During the conference, members of the association and supporters of people with ALS will gather to advocate for policies that help to advance the discovery and development of treatments for the disease. The conference will feature research sessions and an expo that highlights the latest technological advancements and topics relating to ALS. David G. Bohn, president of the Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation in Danbury, Connecticut, rose through a series of sales positions during the course of his career at the company, including stints as a inside sales representative, district sales manager, and vice president in charge of sales. When he first joined Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation in 1987, David G. Bohn took an inside sales position at the firm’s Danbury headquarters shortly after earning his bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York.
The third-oldest college in New York State, Hamilton College was established in 1793. It was designed as a school for the children of the Oneida tribe and of the white settlers who were migrating west from New England and north from New York City. The plan was approved by President George Washington, and Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton agreed to be a trustee; he also permitted the use of his name. Baron von Steuben, the drillmaster of General Washington’s Continental Army, attended the founding ceremonies and laid the cornerstone. The school never completely achieved its purpose of assimilating Oneida youth into the new American culture, but it served as a resource for white settlers and was chartered in 1812 as Hamilton College. In 1865, a member of the class of 1815, its second graduating class, composed what was dubbed the half-century annalist letter. It was a reminiscence of life on campus, his classmates, and the college itself. The idea caught on and today is a revered tradition at the school. Where many colleges and university have official histories of the events that shaped their institutional lives, few have established such an intimate, personal record. After his 1987 graduation from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, David G. Bohn joined the sales department of combustion engineering and manufacturing Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation in Danbury, Connecticut. Over the next eight years, he was instrumental in increasing the firm’s revenues as he progressed through many different job responsibilities. In March, 1995, David G. Bohn was promoted, to president of Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation.
Founded in 1920, Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation started as a distributor and installer of combustion equipment in institutional, commercial, and industrial settings. It was not until 1940 that the company started manufacturing combustion systems and burners for gas and #2 and #6 oil. After that, the company rapidly expanded its capabilities, adding four-pass downdraft fire-tube boilers to its product line in 1941 and in 1944, financed by a stock offering, building a new factory in Danbury Connecticut. Innovations and product improvements continued through the rest of the 20th century. Some of the major initiatives included the purchase of the instruments division of General Controls, Inc., in 1964, the 1972 acquisition of W.N. Best Combustion, and the 1978 purchase of Rimcor Instruments, which sparked the design and production of microprocessor-based controls. The Preferred Engineering division was formed in 1980 to design, manufacture and service products for nuclear power plants. The company continued its innovations in the early 21st century, focusing on safety, efficiency, reliability, and economy. It introduced the UtilitySaver in 2002, shipped the first Plant-Wide Controller in 2003, and introduced the BurnerMate Universal in 2007, The AP Inject-Aire burner 2009, TG-GL-D4 Tank Gauge and Leak Detection System 2011, and the BurnerMate-Lite flame safeguard system and combustion control 2013. The company today manufactures and services systems on the cutting edge of the combustion technology market. |
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