Women in HVACR Unveils Speaker Lineup for 2026 Indianapolis Conference

Carrie Fraser, vice president of marketing at Nexstar Network, will anchor the program with a session on fearless leadership, focusing on the decision-making courage required during organizational shifts. Joining her, business consultant and Career Collective co-founder Bryce Batts will address the critical issue of employee retention. His presentation challenges the industry to look beyond recruitment, examining how internal culture and hiring practices determine whether women remain and advance within their firms.

Michelle Myers, founder and CEO of Pink Callers, rounds out the featured speakers by tackling the tension between professional and personal obligations. Her session moves away from the traditional concept of work-life balance, advocating instead for energy management and intentional delegation. According to Women in HVACR President Jane Sidebottom, these sessions are designed to move beyond theory, offering actionable frameworks that participants can implement immediately upon returning to their businesses.