PHCC Honors Knoxville’s Jeremy Gregg as 2025 HVAC Instructor of the Year
Key Highlights
- Jeremy Gregg has over 30 years of field experience and a decade of dedicated teaching in residential and commercial HVAC.
- He emphasizes understanding the 'why' behind technical tasks to build confidence and deeper knowledge among apprentices.
- Gregg incorporates the latest tools, including an A2L refrigerant course, to prepare students for upcoming industry changes.
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) has named Jeremy Gregg of the Knoxville PHCC Apprentice School in Tennessee as its 2025 HVAC Instructor of the Year. The award, sponsored by PHCC Corporate Partner Milwaukee Tool, was presented during PHCC CONNECT 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
A third-generation HVAC professional with more than 30 years of field experience, Gregg has spent the past decade teaching and mentoring apprentices in both residential and commercial HVAC. His instruction emphasizes not only how to perform technical tasks but also why they are important—a teaching style that helps apprentices build deeper understanding and confidence on the job.
Nearly all of Gregg’s HVAC 1 and 2 students continued their education this past year, reflecting his ability to motivate and engage future technicians. Known for combining technical rigor with relatable, real-world examples, Gregg uses personal experiences and even his own past mistakes to help students connect classroom lessons with field applications.
Gregg integrates the latest tools and technologies into his lessons, ensuring that students are prepared for today’s service environments and tomorrow’s industry changes. He recently introduced an A2L refrigerant course to prepare apprentices for upcoming refrigerant transitions, and frequently collaborates with Trane to supply HVAC units for hands-on training.
In addition to his teaching role, Gregg serves as a field service representative for Trane and is a certified trainer for both Trane and Mitsubishi. He holds certifications from NATE, Generac, and EPA Universal Instructor, and is an NCCER Certified Master Trainer and ESCO proctor.
Through his commitment to education and workforce development, Gregg continues to elevate HVAC training standards and inspire the next generation of skilled professionals entering the trade.
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