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Gardiner Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Promotions

In a recent announcement, Gardiner, a prominent player in HVAC and building technology services in the region, declared several important promotions within its leadership team. These changes are part of the company’s ongoing commitment to growth, enhanced client service, and recognizing individual talents in the organization.

Commitment to Growth and Client Success

Todd Barnhart, President and CEO of Gardiner, emphasized that these transformations are not just administrative changes but significant strides in building a solid foundation for sustained growth and acknowledging the achievements of valuable team members. “Each of these individuals has made a significant impact on our success, and their leadership will be critical as we continue to work to improve and to deliver outstanding results for our clients,” Barnhart stated during the announcement.

Key Promotions

Gardiner proudly recognizes the following associates who have recently been promoted within the company:

• - Kevin McHale – VP of Field Operations

With over 25 years of experience in the HVAC industry, Kevin has played a crucial role in unifying Gardiner’s operations teams since becoming the Director of Field Operations in 2022. His prior leadership at companies such as Lennox and Johnson Controls equipped him with the expertise necessary to take Gardiner's operational excellence to new heights.

• - Tyler Winfield – Director of Field Operations

A valued veteran with over 30 years at Gardiner, Tyler has developed deep knowledge of service operations. Formerly the Service Regional Field Team Leader, he has been essential to scaling Gardiner's service operations to become one of the largest commercial HVAC operations in the region.

• - Eric Sefchik – Director of Automation Operations

Eric joined Gardiner in 2021 and quickly climbed the ranks to Operations Manager. A West Point graduate and U.S. Army veteran, he has significantly impacted the rapidly growing automation team, guiding it through unprecedented growth after taking over as Director.

• - Justin Malave – Director of Parts

With a rich background in sales and operations management, Justin joined Gardiner in 2023. His 15 years of industry expertise and experience in procurement and vendor management will drive the success of Gardiner’s HVAC Parts and Supply business.

• - Nick Oriani – Director of Business Intelligence

As a revolutionary force in data management and analytics since joining as Business Intelligence Manager in 2021, Nick holds over 15 years of experience to inform Gardiner's data-driven strategies, enhancing overall company performance.

• - Val Journey – Fire Suppression Service Sales Manager

Val, who joined Gardiner in 2023, has rapidly taken on more responsibility within the Fire and Security team. Her extensive experience and commitment to excellence have rendered her an indispensable asset to the company.

About Gardiner

Gardiner serves as a full-service HVAC and building technology provider, catering to commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities across Northern Ohio and Northeast Indiana. The firm has established a reputation for reliability, comfort, air quality, energy solutions, and project funding, earning the trust of over 2,500 clients. With a robust workforce of more than 260 associates operating from five offices located in Cleveland, Akron/Canton, Toledo, Youngstown, and Fort Wayne, Gardiner is well-positioned to address the evolving needs of its clients.

For more information about Gardiner’s offerings or recent developments, visit www.whgardiner.com.