Eagle Pipe Heating & Air Donates HVAC System to Support Youth Trades Training in Jefferson County

Eagle Pipe Heating & Air, a locally owned HVAC and plumbing contractor serving Kitsap and Jefferson counties, has donated and installed a complete HVAC system at Community Works, a hands-on trades training program for teens and young adults based at Short’s Family Farm in Chimacum, Washington. The project, completed on April 21 in partnership with ServiceTitan’s Power the Nation initiative, transforms a previously unusable barn into a year-round training facility.

Community Works offers civic engagement and technical training for students from area schools, with programs centered on boat making, tiny house construction, and other skilled trades disciplines. The program operates out of a converted concrete barn that had become unusable during colder months. The new HVAC system, including an energy-efficient thermostat, enables students to train comfortably and safely throughout the year.

Lori Tschohl, owner of Eagle Pipe Heating & Air, emphasized the impact of the donation. ‘This is where we could really make a difference – not only financially, but by spending time with this organization and with their folks,’ she said. The donation was supported by contributions from Thermal Supply and Daikin, which helped offset equipment costs.

The project reflects Eagle Pipe’s ongoing commitment to workforce development. Tschohl, who also serves as president of the Jefferson County Builders Association, has participated in trade schools and vocational programs across the region to introduce young people to career opportunities in HVAC and plumbing. ‘We take technicians with us and say, ‘These are gauges. These are our tools. This is what we do,’ hoping to generate interest so that by the time they leave, they don’t have to think, ‘Am I going to college? What am I going to do?” Tschohl said.

The Community Works project connects to a wider network of community involvement. Students have previously built pantries and other items donated to Dove House, a local women’s shelter where Eagle Pipe had also installed an HVAC system. Through the Power the Nation initiative, Eagle Pipe expanded its charitable giving, with check presentations expected to exceed prior donation amounts.

Tschohl has also highlighted the role of technology in modern HVAC operations, including AI-powered tools available through ServiceTitan’s platform, to illustrate the industry’s relevance to younger audiences. ‘It’s not just turning a wrench or learning about refrigerants. It’s about what’s up and coming,’ she said. ‘This industry right now is in the absolute best position to not only utilize AI, but explore the future.’

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