Tech24 appointed Cary Reed to serve as its chief executive officer (CEO). Reed will succeed Dan Rodstrom, who previously served as the service agent’s CEO.

TWC Services continues to expand in Texas as it acquired the Austin, Texas, location of Pro Refrigeration, LLC, a commercial HVAC and refrigeration service company. TWC Services is an Iowa-based service agent.

Zac Hampton is a senior technician and trainer for Auston Mealer’s Restaurant Equipment Service based in Dyersburg, Tenn. 

Let’s be honest. Nobody really wants to spend time and money on equipment service. But it’s a must-do. In fact, operators who are proactive about service likely end up paying less money and spending less time on service in the long run.

Warren Devaney began his career in the service industry in the mid-‘90s and has been with Clark Service Group for nine years. He is a field supervisor – hot side and is based in Tampa, Fla. In his current capacity, Devaney handles repairs, installs and more.

As far as HVAC and servicing commercial foodservice equipment are concerned, Richard Dick is a wealth of knowledge and someone who also maintains a healthy sense of humor.

Tech24 has acquired Varitech Commercial Services, an Arizona-based commercial refrigeration, HVAC and commercial kitchen equipment service and repair company.

Commercial foodservice equipment maintenance and repair company Tech24 has acquired ProCold, a service agency serving the New York City market. As a result of this deal, ProCold is now part of Tech24’s AmeriCold subsidiary.

Service Technician/Business Development, Elmer Schultz Co., Philadelphia

Angela S. Petitti co-founded Gary’s East Coast Service with her husband — the Gary in Gary’s East Coast Service — out of the family’s garage in 1994.

Troy Hogoboom is service manager at Hawkins Commercial Appliance Service Company, based in Englewood, Colo.

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies recognized the accomplishments of five foodservice professionals by naming them the recipients of its 2024 Top Achiever Awards. These individual awards recognize professionals from five industry segments for their abilities to not only run market-leading companies but also raise the level of professionalism for the industry overall.

Tech24 has acquired Central GA Refrigeration, a Georgia-based commercial refrigeration, HVAC, and cooking equipment repair company.

Two weeks into 2024 and Tech24 has made two acquisitions. The company has purchased Total Tech Corporation, a Pennsylvania service agent. And just last week, Tech24 purchased 1-2-3 Equipment Solutions, a service agent based in Virginia.

Tech24, a national industry commercial foodservice equipment repair and maintenance company, has acquired 1-2-3 Equipment Solutions.

Refrigerated Specialist Inc. promoted Anibal Delgado to the position of north zone technician supervisor. This is a new service zone the Texas-based service agent added.

Indianapolis-based service agency Vanco has expanded its reach by acquiring PFES, a service company in the Ft. Wayne, Ind., area.

Dennis Oland has been with Lafayette, Ind.-based service agent ICU Mechanical Company since its inception in 1999. Having begun his career studying HVAC and refrigeration while serving in the United States Army, Oland has held different positions within the company during his career before settling in his current role as ICU’s hotside foreman.

Service agent Electric Motor Repair Company hired Noah Mathay to serve as operations manager for its Delaware Valley Branch, based in New Castle, Del.

Literally hours after announcing it had received an investment from Vestar Capital to help drive, in part, its acquisition strategy, Tech24 unveiled it had purchased Big Fish, a Texas-based service agent.

In a move to further support its ambitious acquisition and growth strategy in both new and existing markets, service agent Tech24 added Vestar Capital Partners as an investor. Existing Tech24 investors include HCI Capital Partners and the service agent’s management team.

For some people, finding the right career path can be a lifelong exercise. For others, it can be as simple as pursuing your passions. Such is the case with Brennen Schaller, south service manager for Town Center, a Michigan-based service agent specializing in HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, commercial cooking equipment and facility services for the foodservice industry.

Service agent Tech24 acquired Pronto Repairs, a provider of foodservice and commercial HVAC equipment repair and maintenance services for hospitals and medical centers in the New York City area.

Kappus Company tapped Paul Geist to serve as general manager for the Ohio-based foodservice equipment provider and service agent.

Experienced technicians share notes on equipment, service and more

Tech24 acquired Harris Warren Commercial Kitchen Service, a provider of repair services, preventative maintenance and installation for commercial kitchens in the Northeast.

The summer heat and humidity bring added demand on foodservice equipment. While this is most clearly seen in tourist destinations that see a spike in traffic, it’s a fact for basically all operations.

Tech24 has acquired Total Mechanical Repair Services.

Sometimes a chance meeting can completely change someone’s career trajectory. Take for example, Chip Norwood, owner and CFESA master technician for Norwood’s Commercial Appliances in Boone, N.C.

Thomas “TJ” Coker, director of operations with Villa Park, Ill.-based Coker Service, has a lifelong connection to the foodservice equipment industry. His uncle, Mike Coker, founded Coker Service in 1984 and TJ started his career with the firm straight out of high school.