John Riggs Inducted into the AANC Hall of Fame

Congratulations to John Riggs for being inducted into the AANC Hall of Fame. 

On Tuesday, April 25, part of the annual AANC Education & Legislative Conference, GFAA member and instructor, John Riggs, was inducted into the 2023 AANC Hall of Fame. 

John Riggs, Senior Service Manager Transition at Blue Ridge Companies, has been in our industry since 1975 and his statewide contributions have made a significant impact. John has been a dedicated AIT Facilitator for the National Apartment Association (NAA) since 2012 and has taught maintenance related classes such as EPA 608 Certification, Appliance classes, CAMT, HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing classes for the majority of our local affiliates. In addition, he co-authored HVAC Best Practices for local apartment associations and has helped Coastal Carolina Community College and Fayetteville Technical Community College set up their maintenance training for the apartment industries. He holds many certifications, including a NSPF Certified Pool Operator, a Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician, a Certified Storm Water BMP Inspections & Maintenance and more. John is a proctor with ESCO Institute and a Certified Appliance Technician for Whirlpool, Maytag, Frigidaire, and General Electric. He is also a proud veteran and supporter of fellow veterans.