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.
Steve McGuire
Lead Installer
Steve has been with Kool Breeze for over 10 years, with over 25 years' experience in the HVAC industry. Steve holds Mitsubishi service course certified, Mitsubishi M & P Series certified technician, Aerial platform work certificate, EPA certified, ACCA Manual J Residential Load Calculation certification and ACCA Refrigerant Transportation and Recovery certificate.
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.
Jacob Coleman
Installer
Jacob has been with Kool Breeze since 2018. He likes to hunt and fish.
Jordan Simpson
Installer
Jordan has been with Kool Breeze since 2019. He has over 8 years of experience in the HVAC industry. Jordan enjoys hunting and fishing.
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.
Liam Queen
Duct Installer
Liam has been with Kool Breeze since 2019. He has lived in Florida most of his life and enjoys fishing and kayaking.
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.
Andrew McComas
Duct Installer
Andrew has been with Kool Breeze since 2019. He has worked in the construction industry for several years and he also has his own flooring company. Andrew also enjoys carpentry and automobile repair.
Aubrey Smith
Service Technician
Aubrey has been with Kool Breeze for over 5 years. He is EPA certified, Mitsubishi M & P Series certified technician, certified in Rheem's converter driven equipment, and also Trane's Variable Speed certified.
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.
Victor Lugo
Rough-In Helper
Victor has lived most of his life in Florida. He recently attended Okaloosa Technical College in HVAC and is EPA certified. He plays video games in his spare time.
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.
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.