Our Team

The technicians and staff at Thermodyn, Inc. are a dedicated group of individuals, working together as a team to ensure quality work and customer satisfaction.

Steve Howell
President, Co-Owner
steve@thermodyninc.comSteve began working for Thermodyn in 1994. He served as a HVAC technician until 2007 when he purchased the company along with his partner Kris Airgood. Steve continues to provide technical support to our technicians while focusing on business development and sales.
Tenure: 24 Years
Experience: 29 Years
Certified: NATE Core, Heat Pump, Gas Furnace & Light Commercial Refrigeration
Factory Trained WaterFurnace Technician
Mitsubishi City Multi System Certified
Daikin VRV System Design & Build Certified (in April 2016)
EPA: Universal Certification

Kris Airgood
Chief Financial Officer, Co-Owner
kris@thermodyninc.comKris has served as Thermodyn\'s accountant since 1990. He became co-owner of Thermodyn along with his partner Steve Howell in 2007. Kris continues to provide accounting services to the company and oversees our accounting and administrative operations. Kris also focuses on business development and sales.
Tenure: 9 Years
Experience: 25 years

Lance Luginbill
HVAC Technician, Installer, Plumbing Contractor, PC11700062
lance@thermodyninc.comTenure: 5 Years
Experience: 10 Years
Technical Certificate: Associates Degree in HVAC, Licensed Plumbing Contractor
EPA: Universal

Bret Lavengood
HVAC Technician/Installer
bret@thermodyninc.comTenure: 4 Years
Experience: 30 Years
Technical Certificate: WaterFurance Fusion Technician, International Ground Source Heat Pump Accredited Installer, RSES Heat Pump Service Tech, Journeyman Plumber, WaterFurnace Factory Trained Technician, Trac Pipe Certification, Carrier Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Factory Training
EPA: Universal

Jerry Jackson
HVAC Technician/Installer
Tenure: 4 Years
Experience: 29 Years
Technical Certificate: HVAC
EPA: Universal

Tim Keller
HVAC Technician
Tenure: 4 Years
Experience: 17 Years
Technical Certificate: HVAC, MVAC
EPA: Type I and 410A


Doug Obenchain
HVAC Technician
doug@thermodyninc.comTenure: 1 Year
Experience: 8 Years
Technical Certificate: Fujitsu HFI Halcyon
EPA: Universal
Certified Generac Generator Service Technician

Gerald Fivecoate
HVAC Technician
gerald@thermodyninc.comTenure: 3 Years
Experience: 9 Years
Technical Certificate: Nate Service & Installation Air Conditioning, Air to Air Heat Pump, Light Commercial Refrigeration
Mitsubishi City Multi System Certified
EPA: Universal

Greg Fouts
Commercial Sales
greg@thermodyninc.comTenure: 1 Year
Experience: 37 Years
Technical Certificate: RSES Heat Pump, ACCA manual J and D. Ground Loop Design, Duct Design, Boiler and Hydronic Design, Refrigeration Design, Radiant Floor Design, Fujitsu Fast Training, Daikin University, Everpure University, Nu Calgon University, Firestone University, Scotsman Ice Machine Training, and 410A Training
EPA: Universal

Brandon Williams
HVAC Technician
brandon@thermodyninc.comTenure: 1.5 Years
Experience: 2 Years
Technical Certificate: Associates Degree
EPA: Universal

Drew Linville
HVAC Technician Apprentice
Tenure: 1 Year
Experience: 1 Year

James Glover
Apprentice Plumber
Tenure: 1 Year
Experience: 4 Years

Laurie Sadler
Accounting
laurie@thermodyninc.comTenure: 11 Years
Experience: 14 Years
Technical Certificate: Associates Degree Accounting
