About HVACEXEC.com
HVACEXEC.com is the only executive search firm dedicated exclusively to the mechanical services industry. We connect top-tier HVAC talent with the organizations that need them most.
Our Mission
HVAC talent deserves a recruiter who truly understands the industry. Founded by Rob Cohlan, HVACEXEC.com was built on a simple premise: the best placements happen when the recruiter has deep, firsthand knowledge of the industry they serve.
Our proprietary vetting process goes far beyond the resume — we assess technical proficiency, leadership history, and cultural fit to match the right leaders with the right organizations. The result is faster placements, longer tenures, and stronger teams.
25+
Years of Industry Experience
30–60
Day Average Time-to-Fill
100%
Client Satisfaction Commitment
50
States — National Reach
Why HVACEXEC.com
Generalist recruiters fill roles. We build careers and teams — with the industry knowledge to know the difference between a good fit and a great one.
Proprietary Vetting Process
We assess technical proficiency, leadership history, and cultural fit — not just credentials. Every candidate is personally interviewed and evaluated before being presented to a client.
Extensive Candidate Database
Our deep network of HVAC leaders enables us to present a qualified short list far faster than generalist firms — often within days of receiving a search assignment.
National Reach, Regional Expertise
From South Florida humidity specialists to heating-heavy Northeast markets — we understand regional nuances and can source talent across all 50 states.
Confidential Searches
Most high-level HVAC roles are filled confidentially. We provide access to opportunities never listed publicly, protecting both employer and candidate throughout the process.
Long-Term Relationships
We measure success not just in placements made, but in careers advanced and teams strengthened. Many of our clients and candidates have worked with us for over a decade.
Results-Driven Approach
With a 30–60 day average time-to-fill and a 100% client satisfaction commitment, we hold ourselves to the same high standards we seek in the talent we place.
Industries We Serve
We serve the full spectrum of the HVAC and mechanical services industry — from residential home services to commercial contractors, equipment distributors, and manufacturers' reps.
Residential Home Services
Companies delivering HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical services directly to homeowners — from regional operators to national private equity-backed platforms.
HVAC
Plumbing
Electrical
Home Services
Commercial & Facilities
Mechanical contractors and service firms serving building owners, property managers, and facilities managers across commercial, industrial, and institutional markets.
Building Owners
Facilities Mgmt
Mechanical Contractors
BAS/Controls
Equipment Distributors
HVAC and plumbing equipment distributors seeking sales, operations, and branch leadership talent to drive growth in competitive regional markets.
HVAC Distribution
Plumbing Supply
Branch Mgmt
Sales Leadership
Manufacturers' Representatives
Independent rep firms and OEM manufacturers' rep organizations placing experienced territory managers, application engineers, and regional sales leaders.
OEM Reps
Territory Managers
Application Engineers
Regional Sales
Meet the Founder
Founder & Principal Recruiter, HVACEXEC.com
Rob Cohlan is the founder of HVACEXEC.com and a specialized HVAC and MEP recruiter with more than 25 years of experience. He has led executive-level searches for companies such as Johnson Controls, Carrier Corp, Siemens AG, Honeywell, and Daikin Applied, as well as multiple private equity-backed platforms including Southern Home Services, Friendly Home Services, USA Hometown Experts, Service Experts, and American Residential Services.
Rob holds an MBA from Babson College with a focus in Entrepreneurship and is a frequent speaker at the Heating & Refrigeration Institute Annual Conference and other industry events.
What Our Clients Say
Candidates and employers across the industry share their experience working with HVACEXEC.com.
Whether you are a candidate seeking your next executive move or an employer building a high-performance team, we are ready to help.
