Tag: Ken Newton

Wire & Gas 2024 was where former VASA CEO Ken Newton and founding VASA president Mark Mitchell launched their much-anticipated book, Cool Mavericks, which chronicles the remarkable history of the automotive air-conditioning industry. Captivating the audience with a tale of the exhaustive research and interviews with pioneers who contributed to this comprehensive account of how … Continue reading Job done: Cool Mavericks book launched at Wire & Gas 2024

Ken was made a VASA Legend on retirement in 2013 after 20 years as CEO, webmaster, magazine editor and strategist since VASA’s inception

Regularly introduced as “the guy who does all the stuff but doesn’t know anything about air-conditioning”, for two decades Ken Newton was the powerhouse behind VASA, serving through three presidencies and dozens of changes to the board of directors to consistently deliver a better deal for members and the broader industry. Claiming to still have … Continue reading Legend has it: Ken Newton on 30 years of VASA