Our Staff

Glenn Frank

President - CEO

Glenn started Fort Collins Heating & Air in May of 1996. He carries on the family tradition and continues the legacy of Fort Collins Sheet Metal Company that he bought from his grandfather that had been around since 1934. After over 20 years in business, he is serving more people than ever!

Mike Missimer

COO

Originally from Great Falls Montana, Mike attended Colorado State University. He came to Fort Collins Heating and Air after almost 20 years of installation, service, project management & partnership in various local HVAC companies. He has developed many home efficiency programs & raises the bar for standards in HVAC.

Wade Boxford

New Construction Manager

With over 17 years of experience in HVAC, Wade really enjoys teaching the trade to others. His work history includes retrofit installations, new construction, & running commercial jobs. He likes meeting new customers & doing new things. Wade is passionate about his family & enjoys drag racing.

Rik Johnson

Shop & Warehouse Manager

Rik came to Fort Collins Heating and Air Conditioning in 2014 and has worked in HVAC sheet metal fabrication since he was 12 years old. Rik has worked in all aspects of the trade, from small commercial to large industrial sized duct systems, specialized requirements and government projects. Outside of work, Rik enjoys playing music and mountain hiking.

Jon Leskinen

Sales Manager - Retrofit

Jon is our Retail Retrofit, Sales Manager and has been in the HVAC industry for 30+ years. He and Glenn Frank (owner) went to Tech school together in 1984. Jon has been with Fort Collins Heating and Air since 1998. Jon is passionate about helping people find the best solutions for their home, sharing his HVAC knowledge with customers.

In his spare time, Jon enjoys spending time with his family. His children are involved in sports. His hobbies include golfing and mountain biking.

Alex Murphy

Service Manager

Alex has been with Fort Collins Heating and Air Conditioning as a Quality Assurance Technician and now Service Manager since November of 2013. Alex has an extensive background in remodeling and retrofitting houses for more than 15 years with an emphasis on energy efficiency since 2009.

In his free time, Alex enjoys spending time with his family and hanging out at the lake.

Stewart Simons

HR Manager

After a 20 year career in the U.S. Navy, Stewart and his family recently relocated to Fort Collins from San Diego. Years of building small teams, employee training, employee development, and employee professional development programs led him to the Human Resources industry post-military career. Stewart is known for Streamlining processes, team building, and developing training curriculum and programs.

In his free time, Stewart enjoys being outside. With a teenage son and a new puppy, he enjoys checking out many of the amazing hiking trails here. He enjoys picking up his son after school, and spending an hour or so fishing on the way home, which is something they did not have the opportunity in San Diego.

Ryan Barnhart

Retail Installation Manager

Ryan has been doing quality installations for over 16 years. He landed at Fort Collins Heating and Air when seeking a small company with integrity. Professionally, he is known for problem solving & having a high level of organization skills. When he’s not working, he is usually spending time with his wife or studying.

Bruce Stropp

Executive Assistant

Bruce came to Fort Collins heating and air conditioning in November of 2014 and has a Business and Accounting Degree with an Emphasis on Property Management, with more than 30 years of Property Administration, Management & Accounting. Bruce is the Executive Assistant to the Owner and assists with Marketing Strategies. In his free time Bruce enjoys riding his dirt bike, playing golf, and spending time with his family, and traveling with his wife.

Janie Smith

Executive Assistant to COO

Janie is our Service Coordinator and joined Fort Collins Heating and Air in January 2015. She has 13 Years of expert experience, including 3 years dispatching.

In her free time Janie enjoys supporting her daughters in their endeavors. She also enjoys SEC football and family dinners.

Nikki Lucero

Controller

Nikki comes to Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning with years of general accounting experience.

She is loyal, hardworking and is always willing to help others when needed. When she is not working, she loves spending time with her family and helps out in the community.

Amber Ferris

Accounts Payable

Amber joins the FCHA team with over 20 years of customer service experience. She wanted to join our team because she loves the company core values and company reputation. Professionally, she is known for networking, building small businesses and relationships in customer service. She is passionate about working and serving others – helping them to not only be happy, but also successful.

In her free time, Amber enjoys playing softball, riding her bicycle and doing just about anything outdoors.

Jaclyn Jaillet

Accounting Administrator

Jaclyn brings her great time management skills and experience to Fort Collins Heating and Air Conditioning.

She relocated to Colorado three years ago. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, taking long rides on her motorcycle and baking.

Wendy McCurry

General Ledger Accountant

Wendy is a Colorado native, and has over 15 years of accounting experience with both local companies and large corporations. She loves working with numbers, helping customers, and is known for her accuracy and being great to work with.

When she’s not at work, Wendy enjoys camping, painting, playing cards, and spending time with her two young children.

Kara Warner

Accounts Receivable

Kara has over 10 years in accounting experience and brings with her passion in regards to accurate record keeping and outstanding customer service! Detail oriented, thorough and innovative, she is always ready to work with customers and vendors alike in a friendly and timely manner.

Scott Hansen

Shop Fabricator

Scott works as a Shop Fabricator and has been with Fort Collins Heating and Air Conditioning since July 2015. He was in the U.S. Army for 4.5 years. After the Army he became an Explosives and Demolition technician.

His outdoor interests include, camping, hiking and golfing. He likes to stay active by running and lifting. Scott also enjoys movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Jon Elder

Warehouse Assistant

Jonathan is new to the HVAC field, and currently works in our warehouse as a Warehouse Assistant. Jonathan has experience in retail and screen printing. He is known professionally for his attention to detail and reliability. He enjoys working with his hands and doing things that are creative in nature. In his spare time Jonathan enjoys table top games, martial arts, writing and drawing.

Jonathan Wright

Warehouse Assistant

Jonathan joins the FCHA team eager to learn a trade. Previously, he was the assistant manager in the kitchen of a rehab center. He is passionate about helping where he can and learning as much as he can along the way.

In his free time, Jonathan enjoys video games.

Charlie Bidgood

Sheet Metal Shop Apprentice

Charlie joins the FCHA team as a sheet metal shop apprentice and is eager to learn and grow with our company. Professionally, he is known for his respectfulness, attention to detail, being hard working and having a self-starter attitude.  Charlie is passionate about great results for the customer.

In his free time, Charlie enjoys the Colorado outdoors, including fly fishing, camping, hiking and golfing. He also enjoys playing hockey and played amateur-professional hockey for the Colorado Junior Eagles. Charlie likes any type of food and a good craft beer.

Rachel Wagner

Marketing Support Administrator

Rachel is our Marketing Support Administrator, and a Fort Collins native. She is a dedicated and hardworking team player, who enjoys the challenge of being a strategic planner and a creative thinker. Rachel has a journalism degree with an emphasis in public relations, and is pursuing her graduate degree in communications.

During her free time, Rachel enjoys sports, spending time with family & friends, hiking, dancing, and traveling.

Michael Story

Field Supervisor

January 2016, marks eight years in the HVAC Industry for Michael Story. He was happy to find that Fort Collins Heating and Air was hiring. Not only had he heard how great Fort Collins Heating and Air was, but this was also an opportunity to work closer to home.

His strong work ethic makes him a valuable Installer and is goal oriented to do his job well with attention to detail. Always enjoying the outdoors year round, Michael particularly likes hunting and fishing.

Steve Pinegar

New Construction Supervisor

Steve joins the FCHA team with 14 years of HVAC experience and came to FCHA seeking growth and opportunity. He is known for his high quality of work, attention to detail and providing quality service.

In his free time, Steve enjoys playing the drums and spending time with family. He is also a big New York Jets fan.

Amedeo Moretti

New Construction Lead Trim Installer

Amedeo came to Fort Collins Heating and air in August of 2015 as an installer for our new construction department. He has two years installation experience.

He enjoys outdoor activities. Including, hunting, fishing, and hiking.

Robert Anderson

New Construction Lead Installer

Robert is our New Construction Installer who moved to Fort Collins from Steamboat Springs in 2014. After years of working in fireplace installation, Robert has branched out into HVAC installation and is known for his good work ethic.

During his free time, Robert enjoys playing adult league hockey, and taking his dogs to the park. He and his wife recently added their family by adopting 2 black lab puppies who are visually impaired.

Justin Boxford

New Construction Lead Installer

Justin is an Installation Assistant in the New Construction Department. He was born in Loveland, CO and has lived in Colorado all his life.

He spends a lot of his free time with his friends, playing sports and camping. He likes football, running and enjoys listening to music.

Michael Foster

New Construction Lead Installer

Michael joins the FCHA team with 10 years in HVAC and over two years in plumbing. He is known for clean work and his strong work ethic. He is passionate about his work and likes to leave a house knowing he did the best job possible.

In his free time, Michael enjoys the mountains, 4 wheeling and spending time with his three boys. He is part of the Nissan Off Road Association of Colorado (NORAC), which helps the forest rangers clean and maintain 4-wheel drive trails. Last year, he won the “Cinderella Trophy” from the organization for having the cleanest truck out of 147 total!

Tim Fox

New Construction Lead Installer

Tim recently joined the FHCA team and although he is new to the HVAC industry, he spent many years as an automotive technician. Although he is new to the HVAC industry, he has demonstrated an aptitude for it and picked up on the industry since being here.

In his free time, he enjoys modifying cars and motorcycles.

Luke Wieben

New Construction Lead Installer

Luke is our New Construction Lead Installer, and prior to getting in the HVAC trade he spent several years working in landscaping. He is known for his strong work ethic and good attitude, and is passionate about helping other people.

During his free time, Luke enjoys sports, hiking, camping, hunting, and is also involved in Toys for Tots.

Curtis Wingert

New Construction Lead Installer

Curtis joins the FHCA team with 5 years of HVAC experience. He is a hard worker and a fast learner. He really enjoys building and fixing things.

When he is not at work, Curtis enjoying camping, hunting, fishing and family time.

Danie McFarland

New Construction Installer

Danie is an installer with our New Construction department, and a newcomer to the HVAC trade. She worked in landscaping prior joining FCHA, and hopes to stay in the construction industry.

When she’s not at work, Danie enjoys hiking, boating, and just being outdoors.

Marianna French

New Construction Coordinator

Marianna joins the FCHA team with 13 years of experience in the restaurant industry. He was looking for a career change to create a healthier and more enjoyable work/life balance. After starting up multiple restaurants from the ground up, she ended up being known for her impeccable planning and attention to detail. She loves working with a great team!

When she is not at work, Marianna enjoying spending time with her kids outside in the garden or in the mountains. She is also a HUGE Star Wars fan and loves watching stand-up comedy, America’s Funniest Home Videos and anything that makes her laugh.

Ryan Dill

New Construction Apprentice

Ryan arrives at FCHA with experience as a lead installer with Western Fireplace and a manager of the oilfield shop with PRS. He wants to start a career in HVAC. Professionally, he is known for being honest, timely and a stand-up guy. He enjoys learning new skills and challenging himself.

In his free time, Ryan enjoys fishing, football and family. He said if he’s not working or watching the Chicago Bears play football, he is “most assuredly fishing.”

Jared Gattis

New Construction Apprentice

Jared joins the FCHA team as a New Construction Apprentice. Coming from the United States Marine Corps, he is excited to start in the HVAC industry. Professionally, he is known for his attention to detail, working in a timely manner, clean work space and for his organizational skills. Jared enjoys enhancing his skill sets, working hands on and taking pride in a finished product.

In his free time, he enjoys hiking, hunting, fishing, camping and doing anything outdoors.

Kevin Gebers

New Construction Apprentice

Kevin joins the FCHA team as an apprentice installer for our New Construction team. He said he is looking to get into the HVAC industry because it’s an industry with lots of room for growth. He enjoys looking at a finished product with pride.

Outside of work, Kevin loves being a dad. He enjoys spending time with family and friends and his favorite days are the ones where the TV never gets used.

Jason Evans

Retail Lead Installer

Jason is a Retail Retrofit Installer and has been with Fort Collins Heating and Air since 2007. He came to us to complete his training and perfect his skills in the HVAC field. Jason is known professionally for his hard work, because he pays attention to detail. He believes in doing the job once, the right way.

In his free time, Jason enjoys Boating, Mixed Martial Arts, and spending time with his family. He loves to help others and he approaches life in an extremely positive manner.

Brian Hoff

Retail Lead Installer

Brian works in our Retail Installation department as an Installer and is new to the industry. He is currently enrolled in the HVAC program at Front Range Community College, and enjoys learning new things while striving to improve his craft.

During his free time, Brian enjoys competing in triathlons, traveling, and outdoor adventures.

Allen Tweedie

Retail Lead Installer

Allen works in our Retail Installation, with ambitions to progress in the HVAC field. He is a fast learner with a good work ethic, and likes problem solving while facing new challenges.

Originally from the east coast, Allen enjoys music, the outdoors, spending time with his family, and cheering on the New England Patriots.

Robert Baker

Retail Installer

Robert joins the FCHA team with 4 years of experience in HVAC and moved here from Boise, Idaho for the position. He was looking for a change and found that our company had a good reputation so he called and inquired about a position. Professionally, he is known for keeping a clean worksite, completing jobs in a timely manner and making sure that the install is aesthetically pleasing. Robert enjoys learning and figuring problems out. He believes that wisdom is gained through experience.

In his free time, Robert enjoys being outdoors, cycling, motorcycles, snowboarding, and enjoying music and concerts.

Gabriel Kaelin

Retail Installer

Gabriel arrives at FCHA with a construction and trade background and one year of experience in HVAC. He said he wanted to find a company that is fair, honest and values its employees and customers. Professionally, Gabriel is known for his reliability, dedication and thorough work. He is passionate about customer satisfaction and getting the job right the first time.

In his free time, Gabriel enjoys the outdoors – especially camping, fishing and mountain biking. Fun fact about Gabriel: he has flown around the world at least once!

Louis Mireles

Retail Installer

Louis joins the FCHA team as a referral from a current employee. He said he enjoys putting things together and has been in HVAC for a few years.

In his free time, Louis enjoys running, hiking and lifting weights. He loves fitness and mud runs. He also enjoys skydiving!

Jeremy Wallis

Retail Installer

Jeremy joins the FCHA team with over 19 years of HVAC experience. He recently closed his own company and was referred to FCHA. Professionally, he is known for his honesty and integrity. Jeremy is passionate about providing good service in a timely manner and building value for the customer.

In his free time, Jeremy enjoys golfing with his daughter, road racing his car and volunteering at local road race events. His daughter says he is the funniest man in the world!

Andrew White

Retail Installer

Andrew joins the FCHA team with 5 months of HVAC experience in new construction installation. He was interested in joining our team because he “was impressed by FCHA’s commitment to professionalism/customer satisfaction.” Professionally, he is known for being level-headed, dependable and efficient.

In his free time, Andrew enjoying hiking, fishing, shooting and being outdoors with his dogs.

Perry Zimmerman

Retail Installer

Perry joins the FCHA team with over 2.5 years of HVAC experience in retrofit, commercial, and service. When Perry first started in HVAC, he said he knew that one day, he wanted to end up at FCHA. He is passionate about making customers and co-workers happy and helping people.

In his free time, Perry loves to be outside and ride anything on 2 wheels. He prides himself on authenticity.

Jacqueline McCormick

Retail Installation Coordinator

Jackee has been with FCHA since 2015 and brings years of customer service experience to the team. She wanted to join our team because of our core values, community involvement, reputation and because we are a family-owned company. Professionally, Jackee is known for bringing high energy, creating a fun work environment and getting things done. She enjoys a high-paced, high-demand work environment and delivering the best customer service experience possible.

Outside of work, Jackee enjoys spending time with her daughter. They love swimming, roller skating and going on spontaneous adventures. She also volunteers at her daughter’s school in Poudre School District.

David Beck

Comfort Consultant

David Beck came to Fort Collins Heating and Air in March of 2015 and works in our sales division. He began his career in sales and service as a Food and Beverage Director for a member’s only country club in southern New Mexico, then went on to a General Manager position with a big box company based here in Colorado. His years of experience in the sales and service industry have afforded him the ability to effectively find solutions for problems within the client’s home and offering the best overall service while doing so.

As an integral part of the Fort Collins Heating and Air Conditioning team he has continued his education about how to better serve our customers comfort needs by attending numerous seminars and continued education class. Dave’s hobbies include spending time outdoors with his wife and two children, camping, fishing, boating, riding dirt bikes and simply enjoying this beautiful states countryside.

Ryan Kelly

Comfort Consultant

Ryan works as our Sales and Quality Assurance Coordinator. He has been in Sales and Customer Service for over 10 years. He joined Fort Collins Heating and Air in August of 2016. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend and dog. He also enjoys skiing, playing ice hockey, and mountain biking.

Derek Smotherman

Comfort Consultant

Derek joins the FCHA team with over 14 years of sales experience and building quality relationships with customers. Professionally, Derek is known for his ability to make new friends and generate great working relationships. He loves to help people and watch them realize their new potential as they develop.

Outside of work, Derek enjoys spending time with his family and watching his kids sporting events. He has coached football and baseball for several years. Derek loves talking with people who have a good sense of humor and love to laugh.

Carrington Tate

Comfort Consultant

Carrington started with Fort Collins Heating and Air as a Sales member in September of 2015. One of his many strengths is the ability to provide outstanding customer service. He is honest, prompt, and proactive with sales and service skills. He has built many lasting professional relationships by offering quality products and going above and beyond to help customers.

Carrington is a busy family man. Assistant coach to his son’s football team, soccer, hockey, and camping. He enjoys woodworking as his hobby. If that doesn’t seem busy enough, he has also been building customer fishing rods for the past 11 years!

Amanda Elder

Sales Coordinator

Amanda is our Sales Coordinator and a Colorado native, born and raised in Fort Collins. With several years of experience in banking and the service industry, Amanda is passionate about helping people. She is known for her positivity, drive, and commitment to customer service.

During her free time Amanda loves hiking, going for drives in the mountains, and playing her guitar.

Mitchell Frank

Sales Office Assistant

The voice of the Fort Collins Heating & Air jingle "Big Enough to Serve, Small Enough to Care", joins the FCHA team and, at only 14 years old, is holding his first job! Mitchell will assist in administrative sales duties and work directly with the Sales Coordinator for the summer.  One day, Mitchell would like to run his own successful business, just as his dad has done with FCHA. He enjoys working with others.

In his free time, Mitchell enjoys sports (mostly football and basketball), racing go karts and, spending time with family and friends.

Brett Foreman

Field Supervisor and Technician Support

Brett joins the FCHA team with over 10 years of experience in HVAC/R. Professionally, Brett is known for leading by example and he really enjoys completing a job well done and the satisfaction of problem solving.

When he’s not at work, Brett enjoys hunting, fishing, mountain biking, hiking camping, and flying R/C airplanes and high-powered rockets. Originally from California, he wanted to move to Northern Colorado for the outdoor activities. He also enjoys spending time with his 5-year-old daughter.

Don Annan

Service Professional

Don joins the FCHA team with 10 years of experience in HVAC and wanted to join our team because of the company’s reputation. Professionally, he is known for great customer service. He enjoys fixing things and troubleshooting problems.

In his free time, Don enjoys working out, playing softball and spending time with his family. Fun fact: Don was the 1992 Colorado State Champion wrestler for his weight class.

Christopher Gabriel

Service Professional

Christopher joins the FCHA team with 3 years in the HVAC industry. He has worked in commercial, residential and refridgeration. His favorite thing is to install boilers. He wanted more in his HVAC career and heard that FCHA was a really great place to work. He’s passionate about learning and growing within the HVAC industry and he enjoys building a relationship with customers so that they know they are getting great service.

In his free time, Christopher enjoying working out, riding motorcycles and buying cars, fixing them up and selling them. He also volunteers at Timberline Church.

Jack Laborne

Service Professional

Jack joins the FCHA team with over 4 years of HVAC experience. He joined our team as an intern and has been hired on full time as a service technician!

In his free time, Jack enjoys snowboarding.

Jason Lynn

Service Professional

Jason joins the FCHA team with over 5 years of experience as an HVAC Service Technician. He and his wife decided to leave the Minnesota winters behind and move to Fort Collins to be closer to his wife’s family. Professionally, Jason is known for honesty, integrity and loyalty.

In his free time, Jason enjoys hiking, birdwatching and waterskiing. He is actively involved in his church.

Shawn McGee

Service Professional

Shawn has been in the HVAC trade for almost 20 years, and works as one of our Service Technicians. His experience spans across service, retrofit, and commercial installation. He is known for his leadership and training skills, as well his ability to build long term relationships with others.

During his free time, Shawn enjoys hiking, fly fishing, wood working, and volunteering with his local church. 

Kendal Potter

Service Professional

Kendal has been a Service Technician with Fort Collins Heating and Air Conditioning since April 2012. Prior to joining Fort Collins Heating and Air Conditioning, Kendal worked for his previous company for more than 20 years.

Chris Vargas

Service Professional

Chris joins the FCHA team with 2.5 years of experience in commercial service. He recently moved to Northern Colorado and wanted to find a good, local company to work for. Professionally, Chris is known for being loyal and a good team player. He is passionate about helping customers and working with a good group of employees.

When he is not at work, Chris enjoys attending sporting events (especially the Broncos and the Rockies) and camping with his family. He says, “Spending time with my family is most important.”

Jesse Christopherson

Maintenance Technician

Jesse is a Maintenance Technician and has been with Fort Collins Heating and Air Conditioning since December of 2015. He is new to the HVAC field and is a welcome addition to our company.

He enjoys Hunting, fishing and spending time in the mountains with his 11 year old son and 7 year old daughter. He is involved in his children’s sports activities. Jesse likes to BBQ as well as smoking meats.

Jennifer Calderon

Service Department Admin Supervisor

Jennifer brings 15 years of customer service along with an eye for detail and a personable nature to ensure great customer care and solving issues. She takes pride in her duties and is always there to help out her co–workers.

When Jennifer is not working, she volunteers for her children when possible. She also has a great love for animals, especially birds.

Dodie Lang

Service Coordinator

Dodie joins the FCHA team with 17 years of experience in customer service. She enjoys talking to customers and working together to make their day better.

In her free time, Dodie likes to spend time in the backyard with her wife and two dogs. She also enjoys reading, cooking or spending time with friends. She was born and raised in Fort Collins and just moved back after 10 years in Greeley.

Courtni McKenna

Service Coordinator

Courtni brings over 8 years of dispatching and customer service to the FCHA team. She moved to Fort Collins from Denver and after a year of commuting, she wanted to find local employment.

In her free time, Courtni enjoys camping and visiting the national forests and parks. She enjoys crafting and has taught herself crochet, wood burning, paracord tying, painting and several others. Courtni and her family are part of the Loveland Youth Athletic Association, where her son plays football.

Briana Oberle

Service Coordinator

Briana joins the FCHA team as a referral from a current employee and was previously a “former overlord of the pizza ninjas at Krazy Karls.” She said that Hermione Granger is her spirit animal because she will always learn a way to get things done, not matter what it takes. Briana is very passionate about training and she loves leaving her mark by passing on knowledge.

Outside of work, Briana enjoys baking, watching movies, more baking, cooking and watching cooking shows.

Jesse Frank

Quality Assurance Specialist

Jesse has literally been raised in this industry. He has truly enjoyed learning from his father, Glenn Frank, & his grandfather Vic Frank. Currently a student at Front Range Community College, he continues to strive towards greater knowledge & application of his HVAC skills. He loves racing cars.

Josh Neel

Quality Assurance Specialist

Josh is a Quality Assurance Specialist, with ambitions to progress in the HVAC field. He is known for his strong work ethic and quality workmanship, and is passionate about providing excellent customer service.

Prior to entering the HVAC trade, Josh spent 11 years working in emergency medical services. When he’s not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family and shooting archery.

Donald Pierce

Master Plumber

With nearly 15 years of plumbing experience, Donald is a valuable addition to the FCHA team and will be spearheading our new plumbing department. He came across the position online and wanted the opportunity to extend his knowledge in learning while providing for his family. Donald is known for being a hard worker, always learning skills in the plumbing trade and he wants to learn other trades as well. His passion is to do a good job, that is clean, plumb and to the code. He enjoys honest, clean productivity.

In his free time, Donald is an avid outdoorsman – he enjoys hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. He volunteers with the local fire prevention. Donald says, “I am a God-fearing man, a ‘lil sense of humor and love playing in the wild mountains. I also enjoy mineral prospecting, soil conservation and help the Cattleman’s Association.”