Manitoba Chapter Information
Title: Manitoba Chapter Panel Discussion:
Date: March 18, 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Location:
The Hilton Airport Suites
1800 Wellington Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B2
Speaker Information
Speaker(s) Name:
Jason Arlt – Energy Efficiency Specialist – Efficiency Manitoba
Jason Arlt is an Energy Efficiency Specialist at Efficiency Manitoba, where he works on the Air Source Heat Pump rebate and Commercial HVAC programs. He’s passionate about practical, high-impact solutions that help buildings perform better, use less energy, and move the needle on sustainability.
Shaun Gray - Regional Sales Manager - Enercare
Shaun is an experienced Residential HVAC Sales Manager with Enercare in Western Canada. He has been in the industry since 2009 where he began his HVAC career with Winnipeg Supply as a sales consultant. He truly cares about educating his team and his customers about efficient solutions and is particularly passionate about the exponential growth in the heat pump market. As a sales and communications leader, he strives to make technical information relatable and easy to understand.
Tara Smith – General Manager – Mr. Furnace/Furnasman New Homes
Mel Buhler – Comfort Advisor - Southern Comfort Mechanical
Jennifer Atkinson – Product Manager – Manitoba Hydro
Mark Boissoneault – Owner – Tradesman Mechanical Services Limited
Topics / Agenda
- Answering common questions like “Do I need a heat pump?” and “Is it the right choice for my home?”
- Turning a routine service call into a productive sales conversation
- Explaining equipment options, benefits, and costs in clear, simple terms
- Addressing homeowner concerns, hesitation, or misinformation
- Building credibility and trust during in-home discussions
- Helping homeowners feel confident in their decision
Agenda
12:00pm – 12:45pm – Registration & Social
12:45pm-2:00pm – Panel Discussion
Registration & Pricing
Member Pricing: $25.00
Non-member Pricing: $40.00
Additional Information
- Registration deadline: March 16, 2026
- Parking details: Parking Available/Free
- Food & beverage details (if applicable): Lunch will be provided
- Special notes or requirements: If you have any allergies, please contact Samantha directly.