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DAVE JONES
CEO MidState Mechanical midstatemechanical. com Jones provides strategic leadership to one of Arizona’s largest mechanical contractors. Under his leadership, the company has enjoyed significant growth. Jones has helped the company stay on top of industry trends, anticipate changes in the various markets and develop company measurements for success. Business advice: “Build a plan, design what it takes to sustain the plan, follow it and never give up.” Personal strengths: “Determination and hard work. When I started Midstate Mechanical, I was the estimator, project manager and field crew. I had to work hard and fill all those roles until the company grew and I could afford to hire people. That determination to do whatever it took led to my success.”
TERRY KEENEN President Climatec climatec.com
Keenen’s top priority is providing strategic direction for the business and championing Climatec’s customerfocused culture across the company’s Building Automation, Security & Life Safety and Energy Services divisions. Under Keenen’s leadership, Climatec has grown from a local Arizona business to an industry leader with more than 800 employees. Business advice: “I encourage young people to pursue a career in construction regardless of their background. If college is in the plan, an engineering or construction management degree is a great foundation. If college isn’t in the plan, there are numerous trades providing training and apprenticeships leading to rewarding, well-paying careers.”
MERLE “RICK” KARBER JR.
WES MCCLURE
A Phoenix Native, Karber formed Karber Sheet Metal in 1973, which eventually became Interstate Mechanical Company (IMCOR), one of the largest mechanical contractors in the Southwest, with more than $50 million in annual revenue. Business advice: “First, love what you do. Next, training, education and experience are critical to success. Our industry involves understanding complex systems and then applying that knowledge to solve unique challenges. Lastly, relationships are crucial and you should protect them at all costs. I am extremely appreciative of the personal relationships I have forged over the years.”
McClure started his construction career 40 years ago, joining Wilson Electric in 1991 as the Sierra Vista Division manager. In 2003, McClure took ownership of the organization as president. Today, the company is 47 percent employee-owned. Business advice: “Identify the greatest need in your company or in your market and do whatever it takes to make yourself the go-to person in that area.” Trend to watch: “Having enough skilled labor will be the biggest impact to the construction industry. We need to continue to educate our youth about all the great opportunities in the industry.” Surprising fact: “I once had shoulder-length hair and played in a rock and roll band.”
Founder IMCOR imcor-az.com
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President Wilson Electric Services Corp wilsonelectric.net
TIM KING
President HACI Mechanical Contractors, Inc. hacimechanical.com King has more than 36 years of experience in mechanical contracting and has spent the last 23 years as owner and president of HACI Mechanical. Under his leadership, HACI has grown from a sheet metal contractor to a fullservice mechanical contractor, including sheet metal, piping, plumbing and an extensive facilities service division.
INDUSTRY OUTLOOK: “The construction industry in Arizona has recovered from the recession it has experienced for the past seven years. One of the most significant issues facing mechanical contractors during the next five years is finding experienced trades individuals to produce the projects. During the recession, many of the trades people left Arizona or the construction industry. The demand to hire and train new trades people was low. During the next five years, wage increases will be significant and re-cultivating the trades for young people will be critical. The next five years will be a great opportunity for those joining the industry.”