I began in the HVAC industry cleaning my father's shop, and helping my grandfather fabricate sheet metal ductwork.After learning sheet metal fabrication, I spent several years learning to master residential and commercial installation before ever pursuing the service side of the industry. When I did begin to learn service, I picked it up quickly, since I already had a technical background working on cars. I became very well-rounded in installation, service and troubleshooting.After the eventual close of my father's business in 2005, I went on to work for several other HVAC companies. Eventually, I had this moment of clarity, where I realized that I just wasn’t cut out to work for someone else. So, in 2009, I started Trusted Heating and Cooling in Tucson, AZ.This was most definitely not without its challenges, and I learned a TON.-In 2013, I founded another Trusted Heating and Cooling location with my dad in Austin, TX.-In 2014, I sold my original Trusted Heating and Cooling location and moved to Austin.Being brought up in this industry taught me the importance of the customer experience--how it's the lifeblood of any business. Ultimately, it is my clients who feed my family, and I will never forget that. -In 2016, I was approached by a friend who asked me to help with their growing HVAC training platform. Some of the clients that I trained for were Lennox, Carrier, TACCA (Texas Air Conditioning Contractors Association), TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation) and private clients across the US. -In 2018, still training and operating an HVAC business, I launched HVAC Tactical--a clothing brand dedicated to the HVAC trade. -In 2020 we launched the HVAC Tactical Awards. Shining a light and recognizing great people in our industry that are masters of their craft, positive influencers of the trade and people who give back to the HVAC community.-In January of 2023, utilizing the momentum from the 3rd annual HVAC Tactical Awards, I decided to take on HVAC Tactical full time.My entire life has revolved around the world of HVAC. Some may see that as a curse, but for me it has been a blessing. It has allowed me to learn how to run a business, master the game of sales, better communicate, manage teams & client expectations, and ultimately allowed me to learn how to be a better leader.