Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) is proud to announce the recipients of the HARDI x MID $5,000 Daniel Jennings Memorial Scholarship. This year, the scholarship has been awarded to two outstanding individuals in recognition of their commitment to professional development within the HVACR industry. They started their Master of Industrial Distribution graduate program in the Top 10 College of Engineering at Texas A&M University.

Congratulations to Our Scholarship Recipients:

• Michelle Bridges, VP Multi Housing & Director of Training, Century Air Conditioning Supply, LLC
• Dana Lurker, HVAC Admin Supervisor & Marketing Manager, Duncan Supply Company

HARDI extends its heartfelt congratulations to Michelle and Dana for their remarkable achievements and dedication to advancing their careers. Both recipients were selected for their exceptional promise in the HVACR industry and their dedication to continuous learning and growth.

As part of their award, Michelle and Dana will each receive a total of $5,000, distributed over four semesters at Texas A&M’s Master of Industrial Distribution. The scholarship will be disbursed at a rate of $1,250 per semester.

"We are incredibly pleased to partner with Texas A&M’s Master of Industrial Distribution to provide the $5,000 Daniel Jennings Memorial Scholarship," said Stella Gary-Keane, vice president of talent development at HARDI. "The scholarship has been awarded to two outstanding individuals and recognizes their commitment to professional development within the HVACR industry."

HARDI is committed to supporting the next generation of HVACR professionals, and we look forward to seeing the continued success of Michelle Bridges and Dana Lurker throughout their educational journey and beyond.