"Continue to be the best with the best. We exist to provide superior service and solid solutions while being a humble, reliable contributor to improving people’s lives. We actively look for people who share our corporate values.”
Industry
Baker Distributing
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Baker Distributing is a wholesale distributor of HVAC, foodservice, commercial refrigeration equipment, parts and supplies. Since 1945, Baker Distributing Company has provided exceptional customer service and high quality HVAC/R and food service equipment, parts, and supplies to customers all over the United States.
Industry Partnerships
Q&A with Baker Distributing
WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT THE INDUSTRY YOU SERVE?
Our work ensures consistent and occasionally life-saving comfort, while maximizing energy-efficiency.
WHAT DO YOU APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT YOUR COMPANY'S CULTURE/MISSION?
We understand the importance of finding a great culture fit, for your success and our own. We want to help you grow professionally and reach your full potential.
HOW DID YOUR COMPANY FIRST CONNECT WITH PENN COLLEGE?
I was asked to sit on an advisory board.
WHY DO YOU BELIEVE PENN COLLEGE IS A SOUND INVESTMENT? WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR RETURN?
I see the dedication to the trades. Penn College is constantly looking to update and improve.
WHAT QUALITIES DO YOU VALUE MOST WHEN RECRUITING PENN COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ALUMNI?
Reliability, ethics and training.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (AND PARENTS) WHO ARE CONSIDERING PENN COLLEGE?
You would be at the forefront of the industry.
Industry Connections
Jack Makdad
VP of Sales
Programs
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Begin with an associate degree that focuses on technical know-how and continue on for your bachelor’s, which pairs technical aspects with design, engineering, and business skills.
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