ABOUT NELSON & COMPANY
OUR TEAM & STORY
We partner with our clients to provide ideal commercial HVAC solutions throughout Florida.
your Problem solvers for Commercial HVAC solutions
about us
Established in 2006, Nelson & Company began as a modest venture operating from a playroom workspace. Through unwavering dedication, a commitment to integrity, and a focus on offering top-tier product lines, we expanded to offices in Jacksonville and Orlando to serve areas all throughout the state of Florida and into Southern Georgia.
Over the years, our team has grown to include skilled sales engineers and certified service technicians who share our vision of exceptional customer service. We are problem solvers. If you have a problem, we collaborate with you to find a solution that meets your needs to keep your facility at the right temperature for a price you can afford. When you need parts, we can help with that, too.
Our Why
Who better to articulate why we do what we do and who we are as a company than our dedicated team members? Here are their insights into why we are so passionate about delivering exceptional HVAC solutions to our clients.
our locations
We serve commercial clients throughout Florida, with a focus on providing expert HVAC solutions for businesses in Northeast and Central Florida.
Meet Our Team
ERIKA NELSON
President
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – University of Florida
Worked in nuclear power and automotive industries; started Nelson & Company in 2006.
Hobbies: Erika loves boating, fishing, kayaking, hiking, forcing her family to play board games, her dog, and riding around on a tractor.
John Nelson
Vice President
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – University of Florida
Has worked in sales for HVAC manufacturers, with a manufacturer’s representative and started Nelson & Company in 2006. Married since 1993 and has three wonderful daughters.
Hobbies: John likes to spend time with the family, hunting and fishing.
Ryan McDaniel
Principal & Sales Manager - Central Florida
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – University of North Florida
Joined Nelson & Company in 2014 with 13 years of industry experience. I’m a central FL native who left and came back home to stay.
Hobbies: Hanging out with my wife and sons and catching the occasional fish.
Rory Stiglitz
Principal & Service Manager
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – University of Central Florida
Joined Nelson & Company in 2015.
Born and raised in the Florida Keys.
Hobbies: Fishing, boating, golfing, and watching football.
Anthony Luciania
Service Manager - Principal
Graduated from the Florida Builders Association in 2012. Providing excellent HVAC service since 2008.
Joined Nelson & Company in 2019.
Hobbies: Loves fixing literally anything, when he is not off having adventures with his beautiful wife Kindal, and their amazing son and daughter.
Mike Androlevich
Service Supervisor
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - University of Florida Retired Air Force where he got to launch rockets into space, and has been performing HVAC work for over a decade. He considers himself an HVAC nerd and loves what he does.
Joined Nelson & Company in 2022
Hobbies: In his free time, Mike enjoys fishing and hunting and spending time with his daughter and rescue pup, Emoji.
Nick Bontz
Senior Sales Associate - Central Florida
30 years in the commercial HCAV industry in various areas of the country.
Joined Nelson & Company in 2021.
Hobbies: Nick is married to his wonderful wife Dawn and they have amazing two sons, Austin and Benjamin. In his spare time, he loves to spend time with his family. They enjoy watching movies, playing board games, taking walks, and golfing.
Alvin Camacho
Parts & Service Sales Representative
Mechanical contracting and engineered equipment sales since 2003.
Joined Nelson & Company in 2019.
Hobbies: Outdoor activities, billiards.
Paul Clark
Sales Associate - North Florida
Came from the general contractor (commercial) side where serving as project manager as well as handling preconstruction department/estimating for projects ranging from $50K to $49M. Received Building Construction & Technology degree from Pensacola State College. Also continuing to receive Consruction Management degree from University of West Florida.
Joined Nelson & Company in July 2024.
Hobbies: Paul enjoys DIY projects, being outdoors/on the water, and playing ball with my kids.
Greg Coleman
Sales Associate - North Florida
Greg received his degree from Florida Atlantic University and has over 20 years of experience in people and business management for retail and nonprofit industries.
Joined Nelson & Company in 2020.
Hobbies: Loving and learning about Jesus. Adventuring with my wife and 2 kids. Fitness enthusiast, backpacking, rafting, surfing, fishing, and hunting. Also a music lover!
Robert "Drew" Craft
Sales Associate - North Florida
Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management – University of North Florida
Joined Nelson & Company in 2019.
Hobbies: Enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his son who is the center of his life.
Seth Dedmon
Inside Sales Associate – North Florida
Bachelor of Science Environmental Studies– Florida State University
Joined Nelson & Company in 2021.
Hobbies: Seth currently holds a private pilot’s license and enjoys flying, surfing, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and spending time at the beach.
Chris Fowler
Senior Sales Engineer – North Florida
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – Florida State University
Joined Nelson & Company in 2006.
Hobbies: I enjoy traveling with my wife while learning about and immersing ourselves in other cultures. When at home, we enjoy spending time with friends and family as much as possible. Also, I like to run, play basketball, and brew.
Michelle Garber
Accounting Associate
Over 30 years experience in accounting, mostly working with non-profits and in government. Joined Nelson & Company in December 2022
Hobbies: Enjoys spending time with her son paddle boarding, hiking, fishing, biking, or playing at the beach. She also enjoys gardening, cooking, and painting.
Nick Gary
Service Technician
Went to trade school in Texas and have been a commercial service technician since graduating. Joined Nelson & Company in July 2023
Hobbies: When not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife Brittany, his daughter Reagan, and son Gavin.
Wade Godwin
Senior Service Technician
Started in 2014 with Nelson & Company Certified Carrier Chillers, Dunham Bush, Desert Aire, Friedrich, and many more.
Hobbies: Horticulture, being outside, and restoring antiques.
Pat Guilford
Bookkeeper
Worked as a bookkeeper for over 30 years in many different industries.
Joined Nelson & Company in 2007.
Hobbies: Quilting, reading, walking, and playing and cuddling with grandchildren.
Jennifer Harrell
service Coordinator
At the age of 25, I started my career in the Heating & Air Industry. Starting as a Service Technician's helper afforded me the opportunity to learn all different aspects of the company. Fast forward 20 years later and I have had experience working in and/or managing Service, Install and Office departments. Graduated from The College of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Hobbies: Blessed to be called Mom who enjoys:
Fishing, Fun in the sun (love the beach), spending time with my family & friends, nature, cruising & traveling, reading and I LOVE helping others!
Shawn Hassan
Senior Controls Technician
Served in the HVAC Industry since graduating from Santa Fe HVAC Program in 2013.
Joined Nelson & Company in 2022.
Hobbies: Loves fishing with his wife and their two sons.
Alan Hendrix
Service Sales Associate
Graduated from Local 234 Plumbers, Pipefitter's & HVAC Technicians Apprenticeship Program in 1997. Worked in the Mechanical HVAC commercial and Industrial industry since 1993
Joined Nelson & Company in 2022.
Hobbies: Loving & Praising Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior, Loving & serving my Wife, Children, Grandchildren & friends. Serving on our Praise & Worship Team and leader of our Men’s Life Group at Souls Harbor Church of God in Glen St. Mary, FL.
Scott Howard
Director Operations
BA in Economics, minor in Mathematics from Indiana University, MBA with a concentration in Innovation & Entrepreneurship from Florida International University. Joined Nelson & Company in 2022.
Hobbies: Playing music, playing video games, coding, causing personal injury by lifting heavy things, reading, stealing memes and dad jokes, passionately rooting for the Hoosiers and Jaguars…all while lovingly supporting his family!
Nicole Howlett
Office Manager
Bachelor of Arts in History – Flagler College
Started with Nelson & Company in 2014.
Hobbies: Loves to write science fiction and fantasy and study linguistics.
Casey Kimball
Accounting Associate
Casey brings to the company 15 years of administrative and accounting roles.
Started with Nelson & Company in August 2023.
Hobbies: When not working, Casey enjoys spending time with family and friends, taking care of and enjoying time with her many fur babies. She loves music, walking, hiking, and exploring state parks. Her favorite thing to do is shelling on the beaches with her husband Marc.
Sade Jones
Parts Sales Representative
Sade' has honed her expertise in customer service and automotive parts sales over the past 15 years, with 10 of those years spent in management. Sade' has developed a passion for problem solving and fostering strong business relationships.
Started with Nelson & Company in May 2024.
Hobbies: Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and being in nature, as well as engaging in crafting and creative pursuits. Additionally, she volunteers and contributes to serving her community in her free time.
Alexander Laganella
Service Apprentice
I was a cooling tower technician for a year before joining Nelson & Company as a first year apprentice.
Started with Nelson & Company in November 2023.
Hobbies: Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my wife and dog. I also enjoy motorcycle rides and anything to do with cars.
Dave Marini
Senior Sales Associate – Central Florida
Bachelor of Science in Business Management – Stonehill College, MA U.S.
Navy 6 years and 30 years HVAC experience in controls/equipment. Joined Nelson & Company in 2020.
Hobbies: Working on creative projects like my massive Christmas Grinch display and characters for the grand-babies. Travel experiences from interesting and unique places. History buff. Golf and beaching it.
Collin McEldowney
Service Apprentice
Grew up in Chicago Il, Graduated HS in Illinois from Lincoln Way East in 2022. Moved to Florida in 2022. Joined Nelson & Company in 2022.
Hobbies: He enjoys working out and building computers.
Paul Miller
Service Technician
2017 Graduate of Santa Fe. Enjoys serving our HVAC customers with a special focus for outside air equipment and humidity controls. Joined Nelson & Company in August 2023.
Hobbies: Even outside of work, Paul just loves to fix things!
Brian Noble
Controls Application Engineer
Graduated from the Air Force HVAC/R tech school and spent 10 years doing HVAC work for them and another 4 years as a residential and commercial HVAC service tech outside the military. Joined Nelson & Company in March 2023.
Hobbies: He enjoys hanging out with (annoying) his wife, gamin, working on computers and cars, woodworking, and watching movies.
Theophilus Ominabo
Controls Support Engineer - North Florida
Graduated from Jacksonville University with an Electrical Engineering degree. Theo has experience working with a variety of engineers and has experience in the manufacturing environment with pneumatics, hydraulics, and sensors. He also has experience testing and repairing circuit boards. Joined Nelson & Company in November 2023.
Hobbies: When not working, Theo loves to play soccer, dance, and teach dance. He also enjoys solving problems.
Mason Peace
Controls Technician
10 years of retail sales, logistics, and warehouse management.
Joined Nelson & Company in 2021.
Hobbies: Fishing, kayaking, playing pickup sports, going to Gator games, playing with his dog Bentlee.
Chelsea Peter
Sales Engineer – North Florida
Bachelor of Science in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering – Georgia Institute of Technology. Joined Nelson & Company in 2020.
Hobbies: Enjoys cycling, hiking, traveling, listening to podcasts, and spending time with her family.
George Sadens
Senior Sales Engineer – North Florida
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – University of Florida
Joined Nelson & Company in 2006.
Hobbies: Simple family time, playing monster with his boys (he is the monster), entertaining family and friends, coaching his four boys in various activities, working out, learning the word of God, anything at the beach, traveling and of course… Go Gators!
Britt Scott
Administrative Assistant
Three years as an HVAC service dispatcher, in addition to the many positions over the last 18 years that helped create a solid customer service foundation.
Joined Nelson & Company in 2021.
Hobbies: Learning about A/V technology for tech ministry at Riverside Park UMC, working out, hiking, camping, playing table-top games with her son and enjoying Disney any chance they get as a family.
Ryan Spencer
Controls Manager
I am a dedicated provider with over 25 years’ experience in the Building Automation and HVAC Industry. My work history has consisted of federal government ESCO, grade schools k-12, private- public universities, and private sector new construction and retrofit projects.
Joined Nelson & Company in January 2024.
Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with family, cheering the Jaguars, vacationing, going to the beach, and playing basketball.
Doug Stevens
Sales Engineer – Central Florida
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – University of Florida
Joined Nelson & Company in 2018.
Hobbies: Enjoys playing beach volleyball and the saxophone.
Seth Sturgill
Controls/Service Apprentince
Currently in the process of completing an undergraduate degree. New to the HVAC trade, and has an extensive background in customer service and hard work.
Joined Nelson & Company February 2023.
Hobbies: Enjoys playing music, lifting weights and working out. He also serves on the worship team at his church.
Alex Turner
Service Apprentince
Has college knowledge on construction management and worked in customer service at discount tire for 5 years.
Joined Nelson & Company May 2024.
Hobbies: Enjoys Hunting, fishing, and sport shooting.
Todd Whitson
Inside Sales Associate
Oklahoma State University Graduate with 36 years of experience in HVAC Engineering & Sales. Joined Nelson & Company in February 2023.
Hobbies: Enjoys cars, woodworking and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren.
Alex Wojcik
Sales Support Engineer - North Florida
Alex graduated from The University of South Carolina where he studied Engineering and Political Science. He previously worked in the USC Engineering and Computing Makerspace Lab and interned as a Technical Engineer at a manufacturing plant. Joined Nelson & Company in June 2024
Hobbies: When not working Alex enjoys woodworking, 3D Printing and Design, watching Rugby and other sports, hanging out with my dog, and exploring Florida with my girlfriend.
Joe Zucchi
Parts and Maintenance Sales Representative
Over 10 years of experience in automotive and 15 years in sales and customer experience. Currently enrolled at American Public University pursuing a bachelors degree in Business Management. Joined Nelson & Company in June 2023.
Hobbies: Enjoys working on cars and trucks, watching football, basketball, and baseball. He enjoys the outdoors while fishing and hiking. He enjoys spending time with his wife and six kiddos. He's an avid traveler and a foodie.
Husayn Zulfiqar
Inside Sales Engineer
Husayn graduated with dual degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Florida, where I learned to defy gravity—both literally and metaphorically. At University of Central Florida, where I mastered the art of turning caffeine into jet fuel. I was at Pathfinder Digital as a Mechanical Engineer/Production Management Engineer where I worked on first of its kind top-secret SATCOM device for the military. Before that worked for ARS as a HVAC sales assistant to insure safe and proper installation of HVAC systems.
Joined Nelson & Company in May 2024.
Hobbies: Enjoys to play any sport for fun but soccer and cricket he plays competitively. Loves playing golf, working on cars, and hanging out at his friend's mechanic shop, where he like to chat and joke around with friends and customers.
Moose Nelson
Senior Wolverine Specialist
King Charles Spaniel
Joined Nelson & Company in 2018.
Hobbies: Likes to spend time wandering around the office sniffing out snacks, providing emotional support to employees, and instilling competitiveness in team members vying for his affection. When not at work, Moose enjoys long naps.
Who We Are
Our amazing team has fun and strives to give back to our community as a team too!
We are Here to Help You.
Our team’s goal is to go the extra mile to serve you with custom efficient solutions and be your commercial HVAC problem solvers.