Meet the Team
Tom Vatter
Co-Owner
Tom has been a co-owner since its inception in 1985, with over 48+ years of experience in the HVAC field. Tom is a State Certified Mechanical Contractor Licensee, EPA certified. As the P.R representative for Kool Breeze, Tom is active in local Chambers and various other community organizations. Tom not only runs the daily operations of Kool Breeze, but is the face for Kool Breeze and keeps a pulse on the how, when, where and the why's of issues that impact Navarre as a whole.
Randy Bencivenga
Co-Owner
Randy has been a co-owner since its inception in 1985, with over 48+ years of experience in the HVAC field. Randy is a State Certified Mechanical Contractor Licensee, EPA certified, IQ Drive Certified and the business organization qualifier for Kool Breeze. He is the contractor of record on the city, town, and county building licenses and the DBPR. Randy is also a member of our local chapter of the Building Industry Association.
Jeff Vuurman
Operations Manager
Jeff has been with Kool Breeze for over 24 years, 4 years as a service tech, over 40+ years' experience combined retired military with Mechanical/HVAC. 5 years as an instructor for HVAC troubleshooting at the U.S. Army Center & School. He is EPA certified with numerous certifications and continuing education classes for all the latest technological advancements in the HVAC Industry, including IQ Drive Certified.
Sabrena Kelchak
Sales/Estimator
Sabrena has been with Kool Breeze for over 5 years. She has earned an ACCA Manual D Duct Design Certification, ACCA Manual J for Residential Load Certification, and Right Suite certification. In addition, Sabrena has over 19 years of experience in business and information technology.
Jay Kelchak
Sales/Estimator
Jay has been with Kool Breeze since 2019. He has earned a BS degree in both microbiology and molecular biology. Jay previously worked with FDLE for 15 years. In his spare time, he spends time with his family and loves to fish.
Mike Parrott
Master Installer
Mike has been with Kool Breeze for over 32 years. Mike is an icon at Kool Breeze, the epitome of a seasoned A/C man. Mike has over 36 years in the HVAC industry; he is without a rival the best duct man around!
Philip Evans
Lead Installer
Philip has returned to Kool Breeze, where he did service, installation, and ductwork 20 years ago. He has his EPA certification. Philip has lived in Navarre all of his life and he enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Doug Simpson
Lead Installer
Doug has been with Kool Breeze since 2016, and has over 20 years of experience in the HVAC industry. Doug is EPA certified, OSHA certified and Mitsubishi M & P Series certified technician.
Chris Shultz
Lead Installer
Chris has been with Kool Breeze since 2017. He has over 15 years of experience in the HVAC industry. Chris is EPA certified.
Steve McGuire
Lead Installer
Kyle Spivey
Installer
Kyle likes to hunt, fish, and spend time with his family. He graduated high school in 2018. Then went into the HVAC program at PSC, and graduated a year later.
Conner Chalk
Duct Installer
Conner has been with Kool Breeze since 2018. He is eager to learn the air conditioning trade. Conner has lived in this area all his life and enjoys fishing.
Jorel Fountain
Duct Installer
Jorel has been with Kool Breeze since 2016. He is a great asset to our team and is a very hard worker.
Sylvester Joiner
Duct Installer
Sylvester has been with Kool Breeze since 2016. He has experience as a sheet metal fabricator. He's currently enrolled in the "Northwest Florida HVAC Contractors Apprenticeship" program, which allows him to grow expertise in the HVAC industry. Sylvester also has years of experience in commercial HVAC applications.
Jeff Kimball
Service Technician
Jeff has been with Kool Breeze since 2019. He has been in the HVAC industry for over 11 years. He previously worked in Maine with oil heating then moved to Louisiana to work with heat pumps. Jeff is EPA certified.
Greg Gellinger
Service Technician
Greg has been with Kool Breeze since 2019. He has been in the air conditioning field for over 2 years and is EPA certified. Mitsubishi M & P Series certified technician Greg enjoys spending time with his family and outdoor activities.
Damien Reynolds
Service Technician
Service Technician with over 20 years’ experience in HVAC industry.  Damien is EPA Certified, certified in Rheem’s converter driven equipment, Mitsubishi M & P Series certified technician, Trane Variable Speed certified and up to date on all continuing education classes and a Gulf Power Check Me Program certified technician. Graduated OATC vocational school.
Corie Sorrell
Service Technician
I have 16 years of experience in HVAC. I love to fix problems and finding a solution for them. Giving back and teaching the trade is something that I love the most. I am a father of five and have been with my wife since middle school.
Paul Gilmore
Service Technician
Paul is a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA).  He enjoys learning and demonstrating the warfare of Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.
Thomas Haywood
Rough-In Crew
Thomas has lived in Florida all of his life. He enjoys spending his time at the beach, hanging out with family, and hosting cookouts!Â
Dalton Simpson
Trim-Out Crew
Vivian Fick
Office Manager Extraordinaire
Vivian has been with Kool Breeze for over 20 years. She has a diploma in Office Business and holds a "Notary of the Public" license. Vivian keeps the business end of the office filed and straight. She is a kind and caring person, who strives to help anyone she can.
Heather Calabro
Receptionist and Service Dispatcher
Heather has been with Kool Breeze for over 2 years. She has over 13 years of customer service experience and is currently enrolled at Northwest Florida State College. Heather also is a foster parent through Sunshine State Animal Rescue. She is a dedicated and caring person who strives to make every situation a positive one.
Ethan Johnson
Rough-In Crew
He grew up in a small town in Texas called Crandall. His life has been full of adventures such as fishing trips, hunting trips and learning to not give up on things just because something’s hard or not his way. He’s always been a hands on person when it comes to learning or getting into something fun.
Trevor Cordell
Rough-In Crew
He is 19 years old. He has two dogs, one cat and a pet rat. Their names are Coco, Loki, Crazy Paws and Chonko!
Kelton Rebholz
Rough-In Crew
He is 22 and he picks things up quickly. He's hard working and loyal. Anything else you'll get to know as we get to know each other. He played football and basktball in high school. He's good with computer stuff.