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Our people are our greatest asset. We have assembled a group of individuals with varying, yet complimentary talents. Thus, we are able to channel each individual's efforts towards clients and opportunities that are in concert with their skills. We place a very high emphasis upon ensuring that our products are specified, and our people are compensated generously for this. Our product line is second to none. We are able to provide practically all of the major components on most commercial, municipal, industrial, or institutional projects. This establishes us as a systems resource to the design professionals, and separates us from traditional vendors. Additionally, this ability allows for us to package these components on our bids where it makes sense or simply secure certain portions or products on a given project - an essential capability in the Arizona market.
We have continued to diversify our offer greatly over the years, yet we have assigned specialists into each product category so that we can maintain focus on our strengths. We continually educate our staff on the latest developments in the industry in order to maintain our presence and expertise. We at AZME look forward to working with you.
• Our People •
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Jerry Holdaway
President jholdaway@azme.com | BS Marketing/Engineering Utah State University 1979 MBA Arizona State University 1980 Founding partner Twenty-five years of sales experience in the Arizona HVAC Market including eight years (last 3 as Zone Sales Manager) with York International's Engineered Systems Group - Arizona and Nevada. Five years as Vice President of a major Arizona HVAC manufacturer's representative firm. Founded AZME in April 1997. Primary focus on large Mechanical Contractors and Owners. Board Member of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America - Arizona (ACCA) for over ten years.
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Danica Storry
Financial/Office Manager dstorry@azme.com | BS Accounting - University of Phoenix 2003 Seven years experience in various accounting fields: government contract implementation and accounting, cost accounting, construction accounting, tax accounting and basic bookkeeping. Eleven years experience with human resources, financial management, office management, project management and customer service. Beyond overseeing all financial aspects of the business, handles human resources and business forecasting.
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Kent Flaherty
Sales Engineer kflaherty@azme.com | Ohio State University Bachelor of Arts Degree 1978 Columbus Technical Institute 1982 Over 23 years experience with commercial/institutional HVAC equipment, systems and design. Experience ranges from design, construction, submittals, and service after the sale. Joined AZME in November 2006, after years of being an HVAC manufacturers representative in Columbus, Ohio.
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Duro Watt
Sales Engineer dwatt@azme.com | Twenty-one years of experience in HVAC sales and contracting. Extensive working knowledge of HVAC product and systems both hydronic and airside. Long time working relationship with AZME founder, Jerry Holdaway, as an Inside and Outside Sales Engineer with a local manufacturer's rep firm. Primary focus on Mechanical Contractors and Engineers. Active in ASHRAE, Central Arizona Chapter.
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Dick Leclercq
Inside Sales Engineer dleclercq@azme.com | BS-CEM Newark College of Engineering 1960 Fourty-five years experience in mechanical equipment for HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, boiler and controls including twenty-one years as a wholesale supply company Chief Executive Officer. Dick is experienced in FSG controls and BAS DDC controls, hydronic and steam equipment applications, as well as airside systems.
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Jaime Moreno
Service/Parts/Warehouse Manager jmoreno@azme.com | Jaime joined AZME in June of 2004 and has seven years of extensive experience in customer service, parts sales, warranty claims, inventory and warehouse management. Since joining the AZME team has continuous training in service, start-up and troubleshooting at jobsites.
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Jennifer Gurk
Sales Coordinator/Admin Assistant jgurk@azme.com | Jennifer has three years experience as an Administrative Assistant combined with two years customer service experience. She joined AZME in November of 2006 and her role includes prompt direction of all incoming calls, greeting all clients, accounting assistance and bidding coordination, order expediting and tracking, preparing O & M Manuals and providing support to AZME staff.
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Cindy Hyatt
Sales Director chyatt@azme.com | MA-ED Counseling, University of Phoenix 2003 - BA Sociology, Arizona State University 1999 Cindy rejoined AZME in September 2007, assuming the role of sales director. She brings with her over 10 years of industry experience, including 2-1/2 years prior employment with AZME as an inside sales representative. Her role involves outside sales, overseeing all bidding activity and working with the AZME team to coordinate current project ordering, delivery and completion. Cindy is active with the local ASPE Chapter and on the Board of Governors for the ASHRAE Central Arizona Chapter.
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Greg Wille
Outside Sales Engineer gwille@azme.com | Associate in Science Degree - Mechanical Engineering from Delta College and a Certificate of Project Management from University of Texas @ Austin. Greg joined AZME in August of 2008 bringing with him a comprehensive background in the mechanical industry including past employment as an engineering student for General Motors and Dow Chemical Co. during his college career. Has over 20 years combined experience as a project manager, engineer, estimator, and inside/outside sales associate. Greg's recent move from Michigan, where he worked in outside sales for an HVAC rep firm, is an exciting transition for Greg and his family and a welcome addition to the AZME team.
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