Meet the Team
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Jason R
General Manager
I began my career exploring various opportunities to find my true calling. It wasn't long before I discovered my passion for understanding how things work and fixing what doesn't. This passion led me to enroll in one of the top-rated schools for the HVAC/R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) trade in Phoenix, Arizona. After graduating, I embarked on my career as a service technician in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was there that I spent the majority of my apprenticeship years, honing my skills and gaining invaluable experience in the heating and cooling industry.
However, having grown up in the beautiful Coeur d'Alene area, I began to miss home. With a bit of persuasion, I convinced my wife that it was an ideal place to raise our family, and we made the move back. In 1997, I started my Northwest heating and cooling career with a local company, which was later acquired by ACI Northwest in 2004. Through dedication, hard work, and a strong faith in God, I worked my way up to the role of general manager. It is truly a privilege to be a part of the ACI family, and I am continually inspired by the dedication and hard work of each and every one of you.
Our wonderful customers rely on us for exceptional service, and it is with their trust and confidence in mind that we strive to excel in all that we do. It is through our collective efforts that we are able to achieve such high standards and deliver outstanding results.
Mike
Commercial Account Manager
I have been working with the company since 1994; during this time, I have gone from being a service electrician to a commercial account manager. During my time as a service electrician, I supported the commercial install department by installing direct digital controls (DDC) for building automation systems for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning temperature controls, along with a growing interest in environment monitoring and energy efficiency controls. I have gained a great deal of knowledge of the HVAC industry while performing these installations and how they operate, lowering our customers' cost of operation.
I now work with the commercial service department, helping acquire new customers and helping them with energy savings opportunities, along with managing the large customer base we currently support. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and son in the outdoors and enjoying all the amenities it provides, such as camping, hiking, shooting sporting clays, hunting, and fishing. I am also involved in the local community, volunteering for multiple activities such as supporting the local swimming community as a stroke and turn official.
Felicia
Service Dispatch
I have been working in the customer service industry for more than six years with some of the largest phone service companies in the area. I have been able to glean a great deal of knowledge and ability in what it takes to get customers what they need in a timely manner. I came to ACI based on its reputation and the hope to grow my personal career with a company that is growing because of its great customer service. My goal is to continue my customer service learning with ACI and become part of a team that is growing.
I am the mother of a beautiful little girl who keeps me on my toes and is the reason I want to expand my career. I have the support of a large family who is always there for support and, of course, lots of fun too. I very much enjoy party planning and keeping smiles on my co–workers' faces, as a happy work environment keeps me smiling, too. I hope this helps you make your decision to use ACI for your heating, cooling, and electrical needs.
Jason H
Residential Sales Specialist
I have worked in the heating and cooling industry for more than 24 years, and 8 of those years have been here with ACI Northwest. I have truly enjoyed the last 8 years with ACI, helping my customers find the best solution, both in comfort and affordability, to fit their needs. My education started at Royal City High School, where I graduated, and moved on to Eastern Washington University, where my career path was teaching at the high school level.
As with many of us, life circumstances happened, and I chose to pursue a career outside of education. This brought me to a wholesale heating and cooling distribution company where I managed dealer accounts and studied heating, cooling, and ventilation in depth. In my quest to expand my knowledge base and to better support my dealers more thoroughly, I attended many trainings, such as the American Standard Start Program, Trane Territory Manager HVAC Program, Comfort Advisor Bootcamp, and Wrightsoft Duct Design, just to name a few. I feel that these pieces of training have equipped me with the knowledge to help my customers make the best-educated decision on their home investment in heating and cooling. My goal with each customer is to listen to their needs, educate them on what is available, and then help them decide on the best fit both in equipment and affordability. In my off time, I truly enjoy spending time with my 4 grown children and 6 grandchildren, who I enjoy immensely.
Kevin
Residential Sales Specialist
Growing up in Sandpoint, I had a great appreciation for everything the northern panhandle had to offer. After high school, I moved to Lewiston to continue my education at Lewis Clark State College. After being in the LC Valley for over 30 years, my family and I decided it was time to come back home. My wife and children love Coeur d’Alene and the surrounding area and were very excited to move back, and as luck would have it, I was able to come to work for ACI Northwest right here in Coeur d’Alene.
I have always enjoyed sales since it is such a great opportunity to meet new people and develop strong personal and professional relationships. I enjoyed a great career after college, 19 years in Radio, and I was able to work hard and eventually be rewarded with the position of General Sales Manager. In this position, I oversaw 9 terrific radio stations in the quad cities, but as I said, it was time to come home and enjoy this incredible area with my family, and I look forward to working with you!
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