SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

Jason Cleaves, owner of American Heating & Air Conditioning, always tries to do more than is expected, which is a work ethic he instills in his staff. They are proud to stand behind every job they do. As a small business owner, Jason values the patronage and loyalty shown to him by the community.

In 2008, Jason started a new company called, Cleaves Mechanical Services, after working in the industry since 1995. In 2012, he purchased American Heating from Greg Hicks and Mike Barhorst. American Heating has been a locally owned business since 1983.

American Heating & Air Conditioning is dedicated to providing the best possible solution for your home or business. You can count on them to provide a system and solution that fits your unique needs. They have developed a reputation after installing so many systems in the area, for doing the job right the first time!

They offer a vast number of services: • Residential Heating & Air Conditioning Products • Installation & Replacement • Trained Technicians • Equipment Retrofit & Replacement • Preventative Maintenance • Extended Service Agreements • Extended Warranties on New Equipment • Emergency Service • Indoor Air Quality Specialists • Service All Makes & Models • Sheet Metal Fabrication • Air Duct Sealing

A closer look at the family behind the business:

Jason graduated from UNOH with an HVAC degree. Living in the same area that he serves is a rewarding feeling for this proud local business owner. He particularly enjoys seeing his friends, family and customers when he is out at various social events. When asked what his favorite thing about being a business owner in Lima was, he replied with, “Living and running a business in a small town allows us to get to know and build relationships with our customers.”

Jason’s wife, Stacey, graduated from Elida High School and then completed a nursing degree at Ohio State University. She has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 25 years and currently works for Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

Jason and Stacey first met in Lima and have been married for 20 years. They believe it is important for their kids to uphold a strong work ethic in order to be successful in life. Their children are continuing the family tradition of attending Shawnee Schools, just like Jason and his parents. Their oldest daughter, Lily (18), is a very driven, bright and kind young woman who is currently attending Ohio State

University in Columbus as a pre-med and biological science student. She loves going to the Ohio State football games. She is continuing her love of running but now gets to race around campus. Twins, Chloe and Carter (17), attend Shawnee High School and are very active in all kinds of activities. Chloe is a member of student government and loves to read books. She plays soccer for Shawnee High School and for GTFC Soccer Club during the winter and spring. She is driven to excel in sports and has a very fun-loving personality. Chloe attends a College Credit Plus class at “The Branch” at OSU’s campus here in Lima. Spending time with family and friends is also something she truly enjoys. Carter is involved with cross country and track, as well as swimming and bowling. His old soul is definitely that of a teacher and he is a very fun, energetic young man that is easy to talk to.

The family loves the outdoors so their vacations usually involve camping, the beach or water and snow skiing. Their favorite vacation is always visiting family in Hawaii. Jason and his son Carter enjoy motorcycle riding when they can find a little time inbetween so many other activities. This seems fitting because they also like to ride snowmobiles, four-wheelers and dirt bikes! Jason likes to golf and spend time with his kids. The Cleaves family is looking forward to Christmas and simply spending time together as a family. American Heating and Air hosts their annual Christmas party at the bowling alley at Westgate Entertainment Center, which is a holiday tradition everyone enjoys.

Looking ahead to 2023, American Heating & Air Conditioning is excited to announce that they have purchased a new building at 1010 East High Street, that they will be moving into because they have outgrown their current location. The new location will be perfect because it has plenty of room to grow.

The Cleaves family and everyone at American Heating & Air Conditioning hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!