BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2010

LEADING WITH CARE, MEETING RESPONSIBILITY WITH COMMITMENT

Mike Schumacher – President
Co-Owner/General Manager, Reliable Heating & Cooling

I started with Reliable Heating & Cooling and in the HVAC industry in February, 1997 as an apprentice helper.  After completing trade school and working in the field for three years,  I moved into residential and light commercial sales.  In 2006, I began as General Manager and I currently hold that position.  My responsibilities include marketing, sales, payroll, and office administration.

 I began attending ACCA general meetings with the former owner of Reliable shortly after starting work in 1997.  The meetings were quite different then, and so was the HVAC business.  As the business began to change rapidly, I really felt that ACCA was the only organization that had the resources and knowledge to help our company keep up.  I wanted to get more involved with the organization and was elected to the board in 2005 serving as Secretary.  The next two years I served as Vice-President and I am currently serving as President of the St. Louis Chapter.  I still believe joining ACCA is the most cost effective and efficient way to keep abreast of all the rapid changes in this industry and I look forward to being a part of the organization for years to come.

Phil Hendrickson – Vice President
Project Manager/Estimator, Doll, Inc.

I have been in the HVAC/Mechanical Contracting industry for 40 years, the early part of my career was as an HVAC service technician. I owned my own HVAC Contracting Company for 14 years. After selling my company 10 years ago, I have worked as an HVAC/Mechanical Project Manager/Estimator. I was elected to the Board of Directors of the St. Louis Chapter of ACCA, 2 years ago and am currently Vice President of the Board of Directors and on the Membership Committee. I feel that ACCA provides numerous viable benefits such as: networking with other like contractors and vendors, apprenticeship training, continuing educational training, plus the ability to keep up with the continuous changes in the industry as well as the changes in governmental issues concerning our industry.  When asked to serve on the ACCA Board of Directors, I was honored to have the opportunity to contribute to an organization that is as beneficial to our industry as ACCA.

Lois Keeven – Secretary
Office Manager, Keeven Heating & Cooling

I've been working in the HVAC/R industry for  almost 40 years when my husband, Ron Keeven, took over an HVAC company.  For the last 25 years, I have been involved in the day-to-day operations of  Keeven Heating & Cooling, Inc.  My current position is  Office Manager/Human Resource /Secretary  of that corporation.  This year I have started a separate company to do geothermal drilling for  HVAC companies.

I am a board member because I believe my experience can benefit my fellow HVAC contractors. From the days in 1998 of lobbying Jefferson City to St. Louis County licensing in 2004, ACCA-St. Louis has always been at the forefront of keeping its members informed and trained.  I have been on the board since 2008 and would like to continue supporting a board and association that has been there through the tough battles.

Joe Papa – Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer, Air Comfort Service, Inc.

I’ve been working in the HVAC/R industry for 11 years.  I am currently one of the owners and the C.F.O. of Air Comfort Service, Inc.  I enjoy sitting on the ACCA-St. Louis board because I want to serve, develop, and grow the organization. 

 

 
Patty Clisham – Director
Owner, DUCTZ of West St. Louis








Seth Goldkamp – Director
Design Aire Heating and Cooling

Robert Hoffmann – Director
Vice President, Hoffmann Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

Contractors are stronger working as a team than working as a group of individuals trying to survive on our own. We can share resources such as training, human relations, legal, and work together on larger projects. We have also found it necessary to be involved with the government especially when it concerns licensing of Mechanical contractors, taxes, health insurance and tax credits. Someone needs to be looking out for our interests or they will legislate or tax you out of business.

I have more than 20 years HVAC experience and served as President in 2001 and 2002, Vice President in 2000 and treasurer in 1999 and was honored as the Air Conditioning Man of the year in 2000 and 2001. I  obtained my Professional Engineer’s license in 1986, graduated from Ranken Technical College in HVAC in 1991, completed the HVAC design course from UMR in 1993, and completed the U.S. Department of Labor HVAC training program in 2001.

Dave Niedzwiecki – Associate Director
Sales Manager, Johnstone Supply

I have 20+ years of industry related experience, 14 years on the Manufacturing/Manufacturing Representative side of the business and 6 years on the Wholesale side of the business.  I am currently responsible for all sales and marketing, inside and out, for our 4 local stores in the St. Louis Metro area.

I have been on the local ACCA Board since 2005, chairman of the program committee, but I have also served on the membership committee, website committee and Green Committee. ACCA is important to me because it is our industry voice.  I watch ACCA contractors strive to be the best at what they do day after day, tough economy or not.  Always wanting to raise the bar in our industry.  I believe that ACCA is always striving to help their members be the best they can be,  especially staying on top of Licensing issues and business training.   I just want to help in any way I can.

Ken Perotta – Associate Director
Director of Sales & Marketing, Crescent Parts & Equipment

My name is Ken Perotta and I've been working in the HVAC/R industry for over 33 years. My current position is Director of Sales & Marketing for Crescent Parts & Equipment Inc. I sit on the ACCA-St. Louis board because I believe that we need to be actively involved in our industry in order to keep up with the problems and opportunities that we all face. ACCA gives me the opportunity to work with proactive professional contractors and other dedicated HVACR professionals who want to build a stronger industry.

Jack Reynolds – Director
Grand Oaks Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

My name is Jack Reynolds and I have been working in the HVAC business for approximately 30 years and my current position is owner of Grand Oaks Heating & Air.  I’m a board member because I want to be more involved in the working of the industry and share my experiences as well as keep more current on the events of the chapter.

Terry Rosenstrauch – Director
Alro Heating & Cooling Co., Inc.

My name is Terry Rosenstrauch and I have been working in the HVAC business for approximately 37 years.  My current position is Owner of Alro Heating & Cooling Inc.

 

 

 

Dan Weis – Director

Weis Comfort Systems Inc.

 

STAFF

Kellie Jones - Chapter Executive
I have been the ACCA-St. Louis Chapter Executive for four years and I look forward to continuing to work for our membership.  I come from a strong construction and project management background, having worked for both Fru-Con Construction Corporation and the Archdiocese of St. Louis; working with large groups of people on both a national and regional level.  Throughout my career I have enjoyed talking to people, understanding their needs and working towards a solution...all of which comes into practice with ACCA-St. Louis.  I'm grateful to work with such dedicated people and appreciate the opportunity to represent you. 

Abby Martin-Dooling - Chapter Assistant
I came on board with Air Conditioning Contractors of America-St. Louis in January of 2009. I have a background in graphic design and I have enjoyed being able to implement my skills into bringing in more members to join our team. I work with a wonderful group of people and love helping our members stay up to date with the latest information in the HVAC industry. I love working for ACCA-St. Louis and organizing events to boost the networking community for our contractors and associates. I can't think of a greater group of people to work for!