Who We Are

DOING BUSINESS WITH INTEGRITY

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: Any time she gets to spend laughing with her family and her dog. She loves boating, fishing, kayaking, hiking, forcing her family to play board games, and riding around on a tractor.

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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: Like to spend time with the family, hunting and fishing.

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Ryan McDaniel
Operations Manager & Principal Orlando

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.

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Rory Stiglitz
Principal & Sales Manager - North Florida

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
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.
Karina Baron
Inside Sales Engineer - Central Florida
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from UF, GO GATORS! Served as a Disability Ambassador and Interned at GM.
Joined Nelson & Company in March 2023
Hobbies: In her free time, Karina enjoys crafting, tinkering with tools and spending time with family and friends
Nick Bontz
Sales Associate

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
Customer Parts & Service Sales

Mechanical contracting and engineered equipment sales since 2003.
Joined Nelson & Company in 2019.

Hobbies: Outdoor activities, billiards.

Greg Coleman
Account Manager - 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 Support – 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, paddleboarding, snorkeling, and spending time at the beach.

Dave Enos
Controls Supervisor

Served in the Navy for 30 years retiring in 2003 as a Master Chief Electricians Mate. Started in the HVAC industry as an inside sales support, became a service tech, then shifted to service sales. Retired in February 2021 but returned after one year to work for the finest people on the planet. Now I supervise the control's shop.


Joined Nelson & Company in 2006.

Hobbies: Taking care of the Hunny-do list, and riding his Harley.

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
Invoicing and Logistics Specialist

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 paddleboarding, 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
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 – North Florida

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.

Shawn Hassan
Service & 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
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
Operations Manager

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 - North Florida

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
Operations & Accounting Support - North Florida

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.

Dave Marini
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
Technician

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
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
Service Technician - North Florida

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
Logistics & Parts Sales Associate – North Florida

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 – North Florida

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.

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
Apprentice – North Florida

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.

Todd Whitson
Sales/Engineer - Orlando

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.

Jena Wilford
Service Coordinator -North Florida

Jena holds a degree in Criminal Justice and FDLE Law Enforcement. Her main role for many years was the care and upbringing of her children, and coordinating foreign exchange students. She comes to Nelson and Company with the HVAC experience gained at her time in other HVAC positions.

Joined Nelson & Company in November 2023.



Hobbies: When not working, Jena enjoys traveling with her husband, spending time with family, target shooting, SCUBA diving, hiking, reading, completing logic puzzles, attenting performances like Trans Siberian Orchestra and Jeff Dunham, snuggling with her cat, and cheering for the UGA Bulldogs... Go Dawgs!

Joe Zucchi
Service Technician

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.

Moose Nelson
Nelson & Company Mascot

King Charles Spaniel
Joined Nelson & Company in 2008.

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.

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This is Us...

Nelson & Company was born in 2006. We graduated from our playroom to our offices in Jacksonville and Orlando. We support what we sell from our first service tech to a service company. Our sales engineers and service technicians know their stuff. We are problem solvers; if you have a problem, we won’t leave you hearing crickets. And when you need parts, we do that too.

Our Certificates & Memberships

We Asked Our Team Why

Who better to describe who we are than to ask our team why we do what we do. Below are some of our Why’s…

Our goal has always been to be the best.  We’ve grown but our egos haven’t.

We are here to earn your business.

Manufacturers We Represent

Engineered Equipment Sales

Commercial HVAC Parts

We represent the biggest brands on the market that trust us to provide you with the expertise you need for your projects.

Available at the following locations:

Jacksonville Office

Orlando Office

Engineered Parts

Commercial HVAC Parts

We're a distributor of the highest quality, certified replacement commercial HVAC parts our product lines offer.

Available at the following locations:

Jacksonville Office

Orlando Office

Engineered Service

Commercial HVAC Service

We go the extra mile for our customers offering a full commercial HVAC service department to service what we sell.

Available at the following locations:

Jacksonville Office

Orlando Office

Jacksonville Commercial HVAC Service Company

Nelson & Company was born in 2006. Competing with several local commercial HVAC installation companies, our strong work ethic, excellent product lines, and integrity allowed us to quickly graduate from our playroom workspace to offices in Jacksonville and Orlando. Over the years, our team has continued to grow, adding trained sales engineers and certified service technicians who share our vision of what makes for good customer service.

We are problem solvers. If you have a problem, we will work with you to come up with 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.

Nelson & Company relies on referral business, and our goal has always been to be the best. We are here to earn your business and your trust.