Eagle Pipe Heating & Air Donates HVAC System to Youth Trades Training Program, Champions Workforce Development

Poulsbo, United States – June 18, 2026 / Eagle Pipe Heating & Air /

POULSBO, WA — Eagle Pipe Heating & Air, a locally owned HVAC and plumbing contractor serving the greater Kitsap and Jefferson County areas, has donated and installed a full HVAC system at Community Works, a hands-on trades training program for teens and young adults located at Short’s Family Farm in Chimacum, Washington. The project was completed in partnership with ServiceTitan’s Power the Nation initiative on April 21.

Community Works provides civic engagement and technical training for students from local schools, with programs focused on boat making, tiny house construction, and other skilled trades projects. The program operates out of a converted barn — a concrete structure that previously became unusable during cold weather months. The HVAC system installed by Eagle Pipe Heating & Air, which includes an energy-efficient thermostat controllable by program staff, will allow students to train year-round in a comfortable, safe environment.

“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.

The donation was made possible in part through support from Thermal Supply and Daikin, whose contributions helped offset equipment costs. The project reflects Eagle Pipe’s long-standing commitment to workforce development. Tschohl, who also serves as president of the Jefferson County Builders Association, has spoken at trade schools and vocational programs throughout the region to introduce young people — particularly 16- and 17-year-olds — to the opportunities available 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 also connects to a broader network of community support. Students in the program have previously constructed pantries and other items donated to Dove House, a local women’s shelter — an organization where Eagle Pipe Heating & Air had previously installed an HVAC system as well.

Through the Power the Nation initiative, Eagle Pipe was able to expand the scale of its charitable giving, with check presentations to partner organizations expected to significantly exceed prior donation amounts.

In addition to promoting trades careers, Tschohl has made a point of highlighting the role technology plays in modern HVAC businesses — including AI-powered tools used through ServiceTitan’s platform — to further demonstrate the industry’s relevance and career potential to younger audiences.

“It’s not just turning a wrench or learning about refrigerants. It’s about what’s up and coming,” Tschohl said. “This industry right now is in the absolute best position to not only utilize AI, but explore the future.”

About Eagle Pipe Heating & Air

Eagle Pipe Heating & Air is a locally owned HVAC and plumbing contractor based in Poulsbo, Washington, serving 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.