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Meet the Jennings Team!

Providing Akron Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric Services Since 1931

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Mike Foraker

Owner

Mike Foraker is the President of Jennings Heating and Cooling and has been with the company for the entirety of his 39-year career in the HVAC industry.

Mike graduated from Bowling Green State University with a 4-year degree in Business and is certified in Energy Management and Energy Procurement. He is a Business Energy Professional as well as being a member of the Association of Energy Engineering (AEE).

His favorite part of the job is business development and taking part in helping people reach their full potential.

Outside of work Mike likes to spend time with his wife and kids, reading, kayaking, working out and enjoying the outdoors.
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Our Team

John Novak

CIFO

Jon has been apart of Jennings since 2022! He has his MBA in Business Administration and is an integral part of Jennings. His favorite part of Jennings is the comradery and outlook on the future. Jon enjoys using his role to honor the legacy that has been developing since 1931 and continues to provide the best workplace possible. Jon enjoys spending his free time attending concerts, axe throwing, and golfing.

Mike Catalano

General Manager

Mike has been with the company since 1991! His favorite thing about Jennings is the fellow employees. He enjoys developing processes that are repeatable for employees to improve their efficiency and watch the company continue to develop and grow. Mike spends his free time in Scouting USA teaching the next generations.

Anthony Yacobucci

Sales & Marketing Manager

Anthony has been with Jennings since 2024! His favorite thing about Jennings is our willingness to always go above and beyond for customers. His favorite aspect of his role is getting to push his guys out of their comfort zone to help them grow. He is a proud local Kent State Alum. Anthony enjoys spending his free time with friends and family, sitting on the back patio, and listening to sports podcasts.

Camie Woods

HR Administrator

Camie Woods (HR Administrator) – Camie is glad to be apart of the Jennings team! She is a graduate of the University of Akron! She loves getting to know each employee and watching them grow not only in their role but in who they are! Camie enjoys spending her free time doing puzzles, hanging with friends and family, and helping bring babies earthside as a doula!

Melissa Francis

Revenue & Efficiency Manager

Melissa has been apart of Jennings since 2015! Her favorite thing about Jennings is that we are all like family. Her favorite thing about her role is that no two days are the same. Melissa has a degree in Sociology which she tries to maximize her knowledge in her role. Melissa enjoys spending her free time traveling around to sport events and watching her daughter compete.

Don Truex

Job Audit & Compliance Manager

Don has been with Jennings since 1997! His favorite thing about Jennings is the culture and family atmosphere. His favorite thing about his role is that everyday offers new challenges and opportunities. In his free time Don enjoys going on cruises with his wife and spending time with his grandson.

Jeff Cockill

Job Audit & Compliance Specialist

Becky Porter

Accounts Receivable

Becky has been with Jennings since 2022! Becky’s favorite part of Jennings is the people, the people she works with and the customers she

helps! Her favorite aspect of her role is learning new things everyday and working through new challenges. Becky enjoys spending her free time hanging out in hammock swings, sipping coffee with her husband, and cloud watching with her daughter.

Stephanie Whitacre

Accounts Payable

Stephanie loves the friendly and family-like atmosphere of Jennings where everyone cares about each other! Her favorite part about her role is making sure that our finances are accurate and reliable, so our clients get value, and we can take care of our families. She enjoys spending her free time with her daughter and finding vinyl records with their favorite artists.

Steve Tandarich

Comfort Consultant

Steve Tandarich (Comfort Consultant) – Steve has been with Jennings for 3 years! His favorite thing about Jennings is the culture and how easy it is to have a good relationship with everyone. Steve loves having the opportunity to meet new people daily, learn about their issues, and be a part of the solution. Steve enjoys playing poker, he has been a part of the World Series of Poker on ESPN!

HVAC Team

Ricky Marez

HVAC Manager

Ricky has been with Jennings since 2020. His favorite aspect of the job is talking with the customers. He likes to spend his free time with his family and racing dirt bikes. His favorite movie is Pirates of the Caribbean.

Andy Agrawal

Skilled Trades Training Manager

Andy has been with Jennings since 2005. His favorite thing about Jennings is that no two jobs are the same. His favorite aspect of the job is learning and teaching new skills. Being able to see the “AHA” moment as the techs learn new skills. Andy enjoys his free time with his family and watching his kids learn and grow.

Nick Gressman

HVAC Installer

Nick has been with Jennings since 2008. His favorite aspect of the job is meeting new customers and solving their HVAC issues. Nick also enjoys hunting and fishing.

Matt Lewis

HVAC Technician

Matt has been with Jennings since 2009. His favorite aspect of the job is the work environment and that Jennings is still a family-owned company. Matt enjoys taking pride in training new technicians old and new to help them understand all aspects of the trade. Matt likes to spend his free time outside and target shooting.

Sean Palko

HVAC Technician

Sean has been with Jennings since 2014. His favorite thing about Jennings is the family atmosphere where everyone is willing to help each other out. His favorite thing about his role is getting to train new employees and interacting with customers. Sean enjoys spending his free time boating and fishing.

Dave Brown

HVAC Technician

Dave has been in HVAC since 2015. His favorite thing about Jennings is the exceptional people he works with and their dedication. His favorite thing about his role is helping people find solutions to their problems and seeing them happy with their decision year after year. Dave enjoys spending his free time riding his new motorcycle.

Brian Roscoe

HVAC Technician

Brian has been with Jennings since 2024 but has been with HVAC since 2019. His favorite thing about Jennings is the people he works with and the community of customers he serves. Brian’s favorite aspect of his role is that he loves being able to solve everyone’s heating and cooling needs, as big or as small as they come. In his free time Brian enjoys playing golf and hanging out with his friends and family.

Greg Browning

HVAC Technician

Greg has been with Jennings since 2003! His favorite thing about Jennings is that no two days are the same, there is always something different! Greg enjoys going to the beach during the summer and going swimming.

Andy Cagle

HVAC Technician

Andy has been with Jennings since 2011! His favorite thing about Jennings is the comradery. Andy loves being able to serve each customer by meeting their needs and repairing their system. Andy is also a blacksmith and is in an Irish Folk trio!

Terry Mansell

HVAC Technician

Terry has been with Jennings since 2021! His favorite thing about Jennings is the people he works with. Terry loves meeting new people and getting to take care of their equipment. Terry likes to spend his free time fishing and being with his grandkids.

Ryan Kilpatrick

HVAC Technician

Ryan has been with Jennings since 2021! He loves getting to help people and meeting each customer’s pets! Ryan is involved in his church and was previously in the hospitality industry for 20 years!

Andrew Emnett

HVAC Installer

Andrew has been with Jennings since 2023. His favorite thing about Jennings is the people he gets to work with. His favorite aspect of his role is being able to always learn more so he can better serve his community. Andrew loves spending time with his family and riding 4-wheelers.

Jacob Nagle

HVAC Technician

Jacob has been with Jennings for 1 year! His favorite aspect is the community he gets to serve in. Jacob loves learning and talking to each customer. In his free time Jacob likes to play cards and shoot pool.

Jakob Lee

HVAC Technician

Jake Lee has been with Jennings for 1 year! His favorite thing about Jennings is the family feeling. He loves being able to help each customer and ensure they are taken care of. Jake likes watching sports and learning about history.

Tyler Hurkman

HVAC Installer

Tyler has been with Jennings since 2024. He loves having the opportunity to learn something new every day. His favorite aspect of his job is being able to take pride in all the work he does. Tyler enjoys spending his free time relaxing and riding dirt bikes.

Shane Brink

HVAC Installer

Shane has been in the HVAC Install field since 2019. His favorite thing about Jennings is that Jennings favors quality and ensuring the customer is happy. Shane enjoys being able to take pride in his work and his knowledge that goes into each job. In his free time Shane likes to watch horror movies, stand-up comedy, and taking his dogs to the park.

Julian Limbu

HVAC Technician

Julian is a Fortis graduate and loves that he can use his knowledge to help customers and ensure they are comfortable. He loves interacting with people and learning something new every day. Julian likes to go hiking, workout, and play soccer.

Sean Watson

HVAC Installer

Sean has been working in HVAC since 2021. His favorite thing about Jennings is the culture. His favorite thing about his role is that every day is different every day. Sean enjoys spending his free time outdoors kayaking, fishing, hiking and spending time with his daughter.

Steven Anthony

HVAC Technician

Steven is new to Jennings but has 5 years of experience in the HVAC industry. Steven’s favorite thing about Jennings is that we are a Christian based workplace. Steven likes being able to take his experience and help each customer. Steven is a huge nerd playing video games and loves to play Dungeons & Dragons.

Joe Gilbert

HVAC Technician

Joe is a graduate of Portage Lake Career Center and loves being able to put his learning to use. His favorite thing about Jennings is the people he works with and the customers he gets to meet and get to know. Joe enjoys spending his free time bowling, playing disc golf, and spending time with friends and family.

Frank Sauer

HVAC Installer

Frank loves being a part of the Jennings Install team. He takes pride in his work and his work ethic and passes that onto his son. He enjoys playing cards with his friends and building things around the house.

Kingston Reynolds

HVAC Technician

Kingston is a Fortis graduate and loves getting to use his education in his job. His favorite aspect of his role is being able to serve those in his community. Kingston enjoys fishing and playing video games.

Zach Day

HVAC Installer

Zach is a graduate from Fortis College! His favorite aspect of the job is getting to learn and making sure customers are taken care of. Zach was born in Cleveland but is a die-hard steelers fan. He aspires to continue to become the best dad he can be for his kids.

Electrical Team

George Vrabec

Electrical Manager

George has been with Jennings since 2016. His favorite aspect of the job is providing a safe home, peace of mind, and great relationship with our customers. His biggest motivation is building a legacy for his kids to look up to.

David Kraft

Electrician

Dave has been with Jennings since 2016. His favorite aspect of the job is working with positive people, helping customers, training, and sharing his experience with coworkers. Dave enjoys attending classic car shows, spending time with his wife, and playing pool.

Brian Goga

Electrician

Brian has been with Jennings since 2022. His favorite aspect of the job is the teamwork and overall atmosphere His role models were his parents who showed that hard work and persistence pays off.

Nick Marez

Electrician

Nick has been with Jennings since 2024. His favorite thing about Jennings is being a part of the family. His favorite aspect of his role is being able to learn new things and getting help in other departments. In his free time Nick likes to ride dirt bikes and hike.

Andrew Rose

Electrician

Andrew has been with Jennings since 2018. His favorite aspect of the job is making our customers feel safe in knowing that we can take care of any problem or project they may have. He enjoys his free time with his golden retrievers and collecting movies.

Jaxon Richter

Electrician

Jaxon loves being apart of the Jennings team and getting to continually grow and learn every day. Jaxon enjoys hiking, biking, and rock climbing outside during his free time!

Ameir Carswell

Electrician

Ameir has been an amazing part of Jennings and is growing his skills across multiple departments. His favorite thing about Jennings is the group activities and getting to know people on a personal level. He enjoys his role and how it allows him to learn and challenge himself daily. In his free time Ameir likes to try new foods, work out, and read.

Plumbing Team

Matt Deeken

Plumbing Manager

Matt has been with Jennings since 2022. His favorite aspect of the job is getting to see his plumbing department grow in knowledge, skills, and relationally together. In Matt’s free time he enjoys hiking and white-water kayaking class 4 & 5 rapids.

Paulie Geraldi

Plumber

Paulie has been with Jennings since 2022. His favorite aspect of his role is being able to work with the great guys in the plumbing department. His favorite thing about Jennings is being able to handle and tackle jobs that most people can’t. Paulie enjoys spending his time camping in the wilderness and getting away from everything.

Sam Walker

Plumber

Sam has been with Jennings since 2022. His favorite aspect of the job is the people and being able to fix things. And interesting fact about Sam is he used to be a magician for kids birthday parties. He likes to spend his free time fishing!

Josh Sword

Plumber

Josh has been with Jennings since 2022. His favorite aspect of the job is the people he works with. He enjoys teaching others his skills and ensuring customers are taken care of. Josh enjoys spending his free time with his kids!

Drew Columbo

Plumber

Drew has been with Jennings since 2024. His favorite thing about Jennings is his manager and how he encourages him to challenge himself and continue to learn something new every day. Drew enjoys spending his free time outdoors and hanging out with friends.

Customer Care Team

Chris Redman

Customer Care Manager

Chris has been apart of the Jennings team since 2020! Her favorite thing is the family-like atmosphere as it feels like everyday is spent with family. She loves her customer care team and helping to meet the needs of customers. She enjoys spending her free time baking cupcakes with her grandson, daughters, and her husband Ed.

Heather Cook

Customer Care Representative

Heather has been with Jennings since 2021! Her favorite thing about Jennings is talking about God, working with coworkers, and having flexibility to take care of family. Her favorite aspect of her role is being able to be herself and laughing with customers and coworkers. Heather enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters.

Carrie Hayden

Customer Care Representative

Carrie has been with Jennings since 2021! She loves the amazing people that she works with and getting to help people. In her free time she likes to hike, bake, and spend time with her daughter.

Angel Massaro

Customer Care Representative

Angel has been with Jennings since 2023! Her favorite thing about Jennings is the positive work environment with supportive colleagues. She loves being able to help customers every day. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Robin Warfield

Customer Care Representative

Robin has been with Jennings since 2024! Her favorite thing about Jennings is the support from her managers and coworkers. The thing she enjoys most about her role is that it is never the same, every day is different. Robin enjoys spending her free time with her son and grandsons.

Support Team

Jacob VanMeter

Warehouse Manager

Jacob has been with Jennings since 2021. His favorite thing about Jennings is the atmosphere. He enjoys most about his role is the ability to help every department each day and execute each job well. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife and daughter.

Russell Stanley

Inventory Manager

Russell has been with Jennings since 2023. His favorite thing about Jennings is getting to work with some of his favorite people. His favorite part of his role is being involved in each department and interacting with employees daily. Russell enjoys spending his free time cooking from his garden and finding “hidden gem” restaurants.

Tyler Rawlings

Sheet Metal

Tyler has been with Jennings since 2024! His favorite thing about Jennings is the flexibility and amount of time able to be worked. His favorite thing about his role is that it. Tyler enjoys spending his free time with his family and playing video games.

Joe Reagan

Delivery Driver

Joe has been with Jennings since 2023. His favorite thing about Jennings is getting to know everyone and how close knit everyone is. His favorite part about his role is that he gets to be outside! Joe enjoys spending his free time biking, golfing, and cooking.

Derek Bryant

Delivery Driver

Derek is glad to be apart of the warehouse team! His favorite thing about Jennings is the guys in his department. He enjoys driving and being outside during his days working. Derek likes to spend his free time playing basketball, MMA, and staying active.

Spencer Swansinger

Warehouse Support

Spencer loves being in the warehouse as support! You will see his smiling face throughout the warehouse and the building. Spencer likes to spend his free time hunting, fishing, target practice, working on cars and more!

Tre'von Bush

Delivery Driver

Tre’von enjoys being at Jennings and the family-like environment and the sense of sincerity. He enjoys most about his role, being able to help each department and help get the jobs to completion. Tre’von enjoys spending his free time going on walks, hanging out with family, and spending time at church.

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