Robert B. Gawne

Comfort Control, Inc. provides air conditioning and ventilation services. The firm specializes in air and hydronic testing and balancing of environmental systems for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning Industry. The company was founded by Robert B. Gawne Sr. in July 1966 and is headquartered in Beltsville, MD.

Stromberg Sheet Metal Works, Inc. provides specialty metal work services. Its services include fully automated coil line, plasma cutting tables, seam, mig and tig welding, coated duct work capabilities, spiral ductwork, quikduc duct flange system, cut to length line, automated estimation system, computer aided drafting systems, custom hoods, panels, trim and grilles. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Beltsville, MD.

The American Society of Heating Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE) provides resources to help designers make buildings more resilient to natural disasters. The non-profit company is based in Peachtree Corners, GA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's focus is on helping buildings and their systems withstand and recover from adverse events.

The Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning Contractors' Natl Assoc, Inc. is an international trade association representing 3,500 contractor firms in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry. The private company is based in Chantilly, VA, with national offices located outside of Washington D.C. and on Capitol Hill. SMACNA is a leader in promoting quality and excellence in the industry, with additional offices located in other parts of the country. The company's members are responsible for delivering clean air in offices, homes, and hospitals, creating attractive facades on stadiums and office buildings, and providing comfortable and safe living environments.