MEET THE MASTERS OF A/C MASTERS
SALES AND MARKETING
JAVIER AGUIRRE, President and CEO of A/C Masters began his career in HVAC in the late 1970s, first in California and then moving to Yorktown, Virginia in the mid-1990s and founded A/C Masters in 1999. He was first introduced to Virginia while in the Navy and saw it as a great place to raise his two sons. Javier holds many certifications; listed among them are the EPA and NATE. Although he has his hand in all aspects of the business, Javier primarily focuses on Sales and Marketing. Assisting Javier is Comfort Specialist RIC MCNEILL who has been advising people on comfort for three decades. Ric has technical certifications from many of the product manufacturers and is knowledgeable about indoor air quality products. With the help of JONNI (pronouced Joanie), Marketing Assistant, this team is always ready to advise you on the most efficient way to heat and cool your home.
INSTALLATION
Leading the installation team is Gloucester resident JERRY GILLEY who has been installing new systems for Peninsula residents since 1977, joining A/C Masters in 2004 as a co-owner. In addition to being NATE certified, Jerry is also EPA certified and qualified to work on 2-pound gas systems. The installation team includes KENNY who joined the company in 2008 and brought with him a quick enthusiasm to work efficiently. Kenny has over 25 years of experience with both installation and service Assisting Jerry and Kenny are technicians BRIAN B., JASON, ELIAS, RICHARD and FRANK. Staging Technician JAMES assures that all of the equipment is on hand for each new installation.
SERVICE
Co-Owner JOHN RODRIGUEZ is the Service Manager for ACMI. John began working in the field in 1995, joining ACMI in 2004. In addition to his NATE certification, John is certified as a Master Journeyman HVAC Mechanical, Master Journeyman Gas Fitter, and a Certified Heat Pump Service Technician through RSES Educational Foundation. His experience includes industrial, commercial and residential work. John is also an instructor with the New Horizons Center for Apprenticeship and Adult Education in their HVAC program. When calling for service, the first voice you hear will be that of GENE or NAVA, our Dispatchers, who will schedule an appointment for you. At the time of your appointment you will then meet one of our NATE Certified Service Technicians, C.J. or BRIAN G., who will diagnose and service or repair your equipment. C.J. is a graduate of Thomas Nelson University and is both EPA and NATE certified. Joining ACMI in 2008, C.J. has also been trained by Mitsubishi to install and service mini-split heat pump systems. Brian is EPA certified, soon to be NATE certified, and has received training for Gastite, oil systems, refrigeration diagnostics, geothermal installations and service, Fujitsu mini-split heat pump system installation and service, and Carrier generator service and maintenance.
ADMINISTRATION
When you call and ask for the Office Manager, you will know instantly that JILL was born in the United Kingdom. Jill has over 20 years of experience in the maintenance field and brought her many talents to A/C Masters in 2004. And the most important person in the office is, of course, the IT Specialist, BOB, whose expertise and extremely patient nature are greatly appreciated by those of us who take for granted that the computers and the phones will always work.
