Mark Taylor to be Inducted to NARSA’s Hall of Fame

Longtime NARSA member Mark Taylor will be recognized at the 2026 Spring Conference in Minnesota as a Hall of Famer. The Cooling Systems Hall of Fame represents the highest recognition of exceptional service to the association, the industry, and to society. 

“Mark’s record of leadership, innovation, and integrity over more than four decades makes him an ideal candidate for this distinction,” said Bobby Duran of Cooling Systems Caribe. “The NARSA Cooling Systems Hall of Fame exists to honor those whose contributions extend far beyond personal and professional achievement—those who have left a lasting mark on the association, the industry, and society. Mark Taylor is the very embodiment of this standard.”

Career and Industry Achievements

• Entered the radiator industry in 1981 after graduating from Wesley College.

• Founded and operated ERS Cooling Systems in Glen Burnie, MD for 36 years, building one of the finest radiator shops in the country.

• A leader in onsite generator radiator service, pioneering innovative solutions and sharing these techniques and know-how with fellow members.

• Hosted a NARSA Ed Tech event in 1989, hosted a Northeast Regional Conference in 1999 and hosted another Ed Tech event in 2008, sharing his knowledge and facility with the membership.

• Formed a successful buying group with NARSA Hall of Fame member Angelo Miozza and Bobby Duran.

• Successfully sold ERS Cooling Systems to a Fortune 500 company in 2016.

Service to NARSA

• Board Member since 2011

• President from 2014–2016

• Chairman from 2016–2018

• Executive Director from 2019–2024, during one of the most challenging chapters in the organization’s history

• Implemented the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), bringing structure, accountability, and transparency to NARSA.
• Introduced metrics and scorecards that allowed the Board to make informed, strategic decisions.
• Supported new initiatives such as the NARSA International Tour and online Webinars, expanding the organization’s global reach.
• Guided NARSA through the difficult COVID years, maintaining stability and engagement despite unprecedented challenges.
• Strengthened the organization’s financial foundation, ensuring that new leadership could step into a healthy, sustainable association.

“This award is more than deserved,” said NARSA President Corey Roppel. “Since my time on the Board, I have gotten to know Mark well. He is truly an inspiration and a legend in our industry. Mark is nothing but class, and he is a mentor to many NARSA members. Over the years Mark built a top-notch business that he successfully sold, then he became the NARSA Executive Director. Mark took charge of the restructure, and NARSA would not be where it is today without Mark.”

“As a leader, Mark possesses the rare ability to balance vision with execution. He not only imagined what the industry and the association could become, but he also worked tirelessly to put the structures in place to achieve it,” said Duran. “His decision to take on the role of Executive Director at a time when NARSA faced financial hardship and declining membership is a testament to his selflessness and sense of duty. Rather than enjoy a well-earned retirement, he and his wife Sandy created a team that stepped in to ensure the survival of an organization that had shaped his professional life and the lives of so many others.”


 

Photos of Mark over the Years: