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, addresses a critical need for the program, which had been unable to use its converted barn facility during colder months due to lack of heating and cooling.
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 HVAC system, which includes an energy-efficient thermostat operable by program staff, now enables students to train throughout the year in a comfortable and safe setting. This donation is part of Eagle Pipe Heating & Air's ongoing commitment to workforce development, particularly in introducing young people to career opportunities in HVAC and plumbing.
“This is where we could really make a difference - not only financially, but by spending time with this organization and with their folks,” said Lori Tschohl, owner of Eagle Pipe Heating & Air. Tschohl, who also serves as president of the Jefferson County Builders Association, has participated in trade schools and vocational programs across the region. She emphasized the importance of exposing students to the tools and technology of modern HVAC work, including AI-powered tools available through ServiceTitan's platform, to illustrate the industry's relevance and career potential.
The donation was made possible in part through contributions from Thermal Supply and Daikin, whose support helped offset equipment costs. Through the Power the Nation initiative, Eagle Pipe was able to broaden the scope of its charitable giving, with check presentations to partner organizations expected to meaningfully exceed prior donation amounts. The Community Works project also connects to a wider network of community involvement; students in the program have previously built pantries and other items donated to Dove House, a local women's shelter where Eagle Pipe had also previously installed an HVAC system.
“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. “It's not just turning a wrench or learning about refrigerants. It's about what's up and coming. This industry right now is in the absolute best position to not only utilize AI, but explore the future.”
Eagle Pipe Heating & Air, based in Poulsbo, Washington, serves residential and commercial customers throughout Kitsap and Jefferson Counties. The company is committed to quality workmanship, community investment, and developing the next generation of skilled tradespeople. For more information, visit eaglepipemechanical.com.
