Group replaces 17-year CEO with senior stafferJames (left) and Stalknecht The Air Conditioning Contractors of America announced a change in leadership Sept. 5, with longtime CEO Paul Stalknecht leaving immediately to pursue other opportunities. Bart James, senior vice president of government relations since May 2016, was named interim president and CEO. Despite the use of the word interim, ACCA is not planning a search for a new chief executive. "We had a discussion or two with Bart and we believe he is the right man to take us into this new chapter in our association," ACCA Chairman Steve Schmidt told CEO Update. "We're hoping to remove that (interim) title when we feel… Read More