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I have 30+ years of experience in the HVAC industry from the field to the boardroom. My experience includes drafting, estimating, engineering and design, project management, sales, sales management, and personnel management.
The majority of my focus in this industry has been on the design of systems and explaining the benefits of these designs to customers looking for a professional Design Build Contractor.
My extensive industry experience includes clean rooms in the semi-conductor industry, surgery centers in the medical industry, manufacturing and distribution facilities, low and high rise office buildings, high rise condominiums, office / warehouse facilities, research laboratories, churches, hotels, schools, theaters, and assembly / conference centers.
I am also knowledgeable about HVAC piping and process piping, as well as sheet metal and air flow.
Schooling:
- Associates Degree in Air Conditioning Technology (Cincinnati Technical College)
Certifications or licenses:
- Master HVAC and Refrigeration licenses held in Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia.
- Boiler licenses held in Ohio and Kentucky.
- City licenses held in Columbus, Middletown, Hamilton, Oxford, and Dayton, Ohio.
Andrea LuckI started with Cinfab in 1997 as an Administrative Assistrant. In 1998, I assumed the duties of Human Resource Administrator for Cinfab. In 2000, I became the Director of Human Resources for the Grote Companies.
Schooling:
- BA in Human Resource Management
Associations:
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Rod RitterI have over 37 years experience in the HVAC field. After starting out at King Heating and Air Conditioning for two years as an installer, I worked at Perfection Heating and Air Conditioning for 25 years. I started at Perfection as an installer, and after two years was promoted to Field Supervisor.
I have been working at Commercial HVAC for 5 years now, first as a field supervisor and now as the Field Manager.
Schooling:
Associate's Degree from Cincinnati Technical College
Licenses:
Kentucky Journeyman
City of Hamilton - warm air and wet heat
James PottsFollowing my graduation from Purdue University, I worked for ERMCO Electrical Contractors and Engineers in Indianapolis, Orlando and eventually Cincinnati. I joined the Grote Family of Companies in 2003 as the Manager of Construction Planning, assisting all companies with scheduling, labor planning/tracking, budgeting, cost control, and project management. In January of 2007 I joined the Commercial HVAC team and assumed the role of Director of Operations. My responsibilities involve overseeing project management and field operations.
Selected Projects:
* Cincinnati Convention Center (Cincinnati, OH)
* Great American Ballpark (Cincinnati, OH)
* Paul Brown Stadium (Cincinnati, OH)
* Von Maur Department Stores (Indianapolis, IN)
* Walt Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Orlando, FL)
* Walt Disney’s Wide World of Sports (Orlando, FL)
* United Airlines Maintenance Facility (Indianapolis, IN)
Education:
BS in Construction Engineering and Management, Purdue University
Other Associations/Activities:
Worship Leader at the Park United Methodist Church
Chip BranscumI currently manage a group of engineers and designers with responsibility for design-build projects for the Grote Family of Companies (Commercial HVAC, Cinfab, TJ Dyer). I assist in the pre-design phases and marketing of design-build projects as well as scope definition for budgeting and value-engineering solutions for plan-spec projects.
I have overseen cost-effective designs instrumental in current design-build project commissions including The Ascent at Roebling’s Bridge, Columbia Sussex World Headquarters, Crème de la Crème day care, Alkermes Headquarters, and recent award-winning Crossroads Church Expansion of 3,500 seat auditorium.
Schooling:
University of Cincinnati College of Engineering – BSME
Licenses:
Professional Engineer (OH/KY/IN License)
Associations:
Hamilton County Board of Building Appeals Member
Past-President Cincinnati Chapter ASHRAE
Mission Partners Guatemala (non-profit)
Bob WaltersI have 21+ years of experience in the HVAC industry starting in the field as a foreman. My experience includes drafting, estimating, engineering and design, project management, as well as managing business, sales, and business development. My career has taken me through all aspects of mechanical contracting leaving me with a comprehensive knowledge that I use now to help build strong relationships with new and existing customers.
One of the most important aspects of my position is to insure that we are living up to our commitments while maintaining our core values and beliefs as a company. In doing this I can measure our success by our repeat business and our positive reputation.
Schooling:
Associate's Degree - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Licenses:
Master HVAC licenses held in Ohio and Kentucky
City licenses held in Dayton, Middletown, and, Columbus Ohio
Associations:
Design Build Institute of America