Steve Wood, Principal Member, President
30+ years in the HVAC/R Industry
Central & South Texas steve@swshvac.com 512-422-6058
Steve Wood has been an HVAC Manufactures Representative in Central/South Texas for the last 15+ years and has 25+ years in the HVAC business. The specific territories he covers are Austin, San Antonio, Waco/Temple, Coastal Bend region, and the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. He helped establish the newly formed rep agency Southwestern HVAC Sales in 2011. Before becoming a rep he worked for a very large HVAC contractor in Austin, TX. He learned the business from the bottom up getting many advancements and promotions along the way. At the same time he earned an Applied Associates Degree in HVAC Technologies. He has been involved in ACCA, RSES, and other trade organizations as a technical trainer for many years. Steve has been married for over 25 years and has 3 children. His passions outside of work include hunting, fishing, and being outside enjoying nature with his family.
30+ years in the HVAC/R Industry
Central & South Texas steve@swshvac.com 512-422-6058
Steve Wood has been an HVAC Manufactures Representative in Central/South Texas for the last 15+ years and has 25+ years in the HVAC business. The specific territories he covers are Austin, San Antonio, Waco/Temple, Coastal Bend region, and the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. He helped establish the newly formed rep agency Southwestern HVAC Sales in 2011. Before becoming a rep he worked for a very large HVAC contractor in Austin, TX. He learned the business from the bottom up getting many advancements and promotions along the way. At the same time he earned an Applied Associates Degree in HVAC Technologies. He has been involved in ACCA, RSES, and other trade organizations as a technical trainer for many years. Steve has been married for over 25 years and has 3 children. His passions outside of work include hunting, fishing, and being outside enjoying nature with his family.
Randy Burg, Principal Member, Sales Manager
38+ years in the HVAC/R Industry
Houston area/Southeast Texas randy@swshvac.com 713-306-4897
Randy Burg is a principal member of Southwestern HVAC Sales, L.L.C. He was born and raised in the Houston area. Randy's HVAC training started when he was 10 years old when he started working with his father's (John Burg) HVAC business. Most of Randy's summers growing up were spent learning the ins and outs of the HVAC business.
In 1991, Randy started doing HVAC/R installations for both residential and commercial applications. He then was promoted to outside sales and also designed both residential and commercial jobs. Other duties including selling service agreements, scheduled service and installation jobs, purchased material and equipment.
In 1999, Randy started working as in inside salesman for manufactures' representative company. He then moved into outside sales the next year calling on wholesale distributors, plan and spec reps, residential, commercial, and industrial contractors, mechanical engineers, architects, builders, and city inspectors.
38+ years in the HVAC/R Industry
Houston area/Southeast Texas randy@swshvac.com 713-306-4897
Randy Burg is a principal member of Southwestern HVAC Sales, L.L.C. He was born and raised in the Houston area. Randy's HVAC training started when he was 10 years old when he started working with his father's (John Burg) HVAC business. Most of Randy's summers growing up were spent learning the ins and outs of the HVAC business.
In 1991, Randy started doing HVAC/R installations for both residential and commercial applications. He then was promoted to outside sales and also designed both residential and commercial jobs. Other duties including selling service agreements, scheduled service and installation jobs, purchased material and equipment.
In 1999, Randy started working as in inside salesman for manufactures' representative company. He then moved into outside sales the next year calling on wholesale distributors, plan and spec reps, residential, commercial, and industrial contractors, mechanical engineers, architects, builders, and city inspectors.
Warren Finney, Principal Member, Technical Advisor, Engineering Consultant
30+ years in the HVAC/R Industry
DFW area/East Texas warren@swshvac.com 817-929-9526
Warren Finney began his career in the HVAC/R industry in 1983 by helping a family friend that was a mechanical contractor based in Amarillo, Texas. They provided contracting services in industrial/commercial HVAC, and refrigeration. After 5 years in the field Warren moved deeper into the field of HVAC products and management. Warren has experience in warehouse management, inventory control, counter sales, branch manager, and as a marketing manager over multiple wholesale branches for a nationwide wholesaler of HVAC products.
In 1999 Warren made a shift to the HVAC manufacturer's representative segment of the HVAC industry. Warren's responsibilities have included support for wholesale and engineered product distributors, as well as calling on mechanical engineers, mechanical contractors, and end users alike. Warren has been an ASHRE member since 2001, and active in industry associations such as ACCA, and RSES.
30+ years in the HVAC/R Industry
DFW area/East Texas warren@swshvac.com 817-929-9526
Warren Finney began his career in the HVAC/R industry in 1983 by helping a family friend that was a mechanical contractor based in Amarillo, Texas. They provided contracting services in industrial/commercial HVAC, and refrigeration. After 5 years in the field Warren moved deeper into the field of HVAC products and management. Warren has experience in warehouse management, inventory control, counter sales, branch manager, and as a marketing manager over multiple wholesale branches for a nationwide wholesaler of HVAC products.
In 1999 Warren made a shift to the HVAC manufacturer's representative segment of the HVAC industry. Warren's responsibilities have included support for wholesale and engineered product distributors, as well as calling on mechanical engineers, mechanical contractors, and end users alike. Warren has been an ASHRE member since 2001, and active in industry associations such as ACCA, and RSES.
Lonny LeBlanc, Sales Representative
Southern LA and Southern Mississippi Lonny@swshvac.com 337-991-6149
Lonny LeBlanc has 25+ years in the HVAC/R industry. He started in the wholesale business at age 19 upon his return from Operation Desert Storm. He’s held various sales and management roles in the wholesale business. He has also spent multiple years working for mechanical contractors in various positions. Lonny resides in South Louisiana with his wife, Leslie. He has 2 sons. In his spare time, Lonny enjoys golf, playing piano, traveling with his wife,
Southern LA and Southern Mississippi Lonny@swshvac.com 337-991-6149
Lonny LeBlanc has 25+ years in the HVAC/R industry. He started in the wholesale business at age 19 upon his return from Operation Desert Storm. He’s held various sales and management roles in the wholesale business. He has also spent multiple years working for mechanical contractors in various positions. Lonny resides in South Louisiana with his wife, Leslie. He has 2 sons. In his spare time, Lonny enjoys golf, playing piano, traveling with his wife,
Bart Gendt, Sales Representative
40+ years in HVAC
North Texas Bart@swshvac.com 972-654-4890
Bart was born and raised just north of Columbus, Ohio and began his career working in the warehouse of a large family owned Wholesaler.
After several months he was promoted to Counter Sales, and from there outside sales and eventually Regional Sales Manager. Bart left on good terms to pursue an open position with Lennox Industries as Parts & Supplies Manager, and after 8 years was transferred to Lennox Corp. in Richardson, TX to become Product Manager of Parts & Supplies for Lennox North America. After leaving Lennox, Bart was the South Region Sales Manager for DiversiTech Corp. for 8+ years.
Bart lives in Frisco, TX and is happily married with 2 grown sons. He enjoys spoiling his granddaughter, golfing and traveling to new places.
40+ years in HVAC
North Texas Bart@swshvac.com 972-654-4890
Bart was born and raised just north of Columbus, Ohio and began his career working in the warehouse of a large family owned Wholesaler.
After several months he was promoted to Counter Sales, and from there outside sales and eventually Regional Sales Manager. Bart left on good terms to pursue an open position with Lennox Industries as Parts & Supplies Manager, and after 8 years was transferred to Lennox Corp. in Richardson, TX to become Product Manager of Parts & Supplies for Lennox North America. After leaving Lennox, Bart was the South Region Sales Manager for DiversiTech Corp. for 8+ years.
Bart lives in Frisco, TX and is happily married with 2 grown sons. He enjoys spoiling his granddaughter, golfing and traveling to new places.
Hunter Wood, Inside Sales Support/Warehouse Manager
Smithville, Texas Office
Hunter@swshvac.com 512-360-7290
Hunter Wood is a graduate of Texas State Technical College in HVAC/R Technologies. He has grown up the A/C business beginning with helping his dad and friends with HVAC installs/retrofits, along with residential service calls. He joined Southwestern as Inside Sales Support and Warehouse Manager. Hunter achieved Eagle Rank in Boy Scouts and is an avid hunter and fisherman. When not working, he enjoys the ranch life.
Smithville, Texas Office
Hunter@swshvac.com 512-360-7290
Hunter Wood is a graduate of Texas State Technical College in HVAC/R Technologies. He has grown up the A/C business beginning with helping his dad and friends with HVAC installs/retrofits, along with residential service calls. He joined Southwestern as Inside Sales Support and Warehouse Manager. Hunter achieved Eagle Rank in Boy Scouts and is an avid hunter and fisherman. When not working, he enjoys the ranch life.
Shawn Tekesky Office Manager/Inside Sales
Smithville, Texas Office
Shawn@swshvac.com Cell 512-237-0251 Office 512-237-1269
Shawn has resided in Smithville area for almost 30 years. Shawn has many hats and has an outstanding work ethic. With 5 years experience in the HVAC industry and a 30+ years tenure in Office Management and Customer Service. Shawn is a welcomed asset to our company. In her personal time, Shawn enjoys spending time with her Family, she has two daughters and two grandchildren. She also loves fishing, traveling and baking.
Smithville, Texas Office
Shawn@swshvac.com Cell 512-237-0251 Office 512-237-1269
Shawn has resided in Smithville area for almost 30 years. Shawn has many hats and has an outstanding work ethic. With 5 years experience in the HVAC industry and a 30+ years tenure in Office Management and Customer Service. Shawn is a welcomed asset to our company. In her personal time, Shawn enjoys spending time with her Family, she has two daughters and two grandchildren. She also loves fishing, traveling and baking.
Parker Jack, Sales Representative
Greater Houston Area
Parker@swshvac.com 832-504-4745
Parker is a Houston Native and a Graduate of Sam Houston State University with a focus on Finance. He has been in the customer service industry for 17+ years helping facilitate needs of customers with respect and integrity. He has used his love of training and accomplished people skills to a high degree of success in running multiple restaurants and spearheading a push for customer care in the industrial battery space, before getting his start in HVAC working as a Manufacturer's Rep. in 2020. He has a strong motivation to teach and train customers on merits of products while providing solid vendor support to distribution.
While not working, he is an avid baseball fan and movie enthusiast. he resides in Northwest Houston with his wife and 3 children.
Greater Houston Area
Parker@swshvac.com 832-504-4745
Parker is a Houston Native and a Graduate of Sam Houston State University with a focus on Finance. He has been in the customer service industry for 17+ years helping facilitate needs of customers with respect and integrity. He has used his love of training and accomplished people skills to a high degree of success in running multiple restaurants and spearheading a push for customer care in the industrial battery space, before getting his start in HVAC working as a Manufacturer's Rep. in 2020. He has a strong motivation to teach and train customers on merits of products while providing solid vendor support to distribution.
While not working, he is an avid baseball fan and movie enthusiast. he resides in Northwest Houston with his wife and 3 children.
Sean Higgins, Sales Representative
OK, AR, Memphis, TN
Sean@swshvac.com 501-416-4413
Sean brings 19+ years in the HVAC Industry.
He started in the HVAC Industry with a local contractor before he moving on to Carrier Enterprises, there he worked his way from parts counter to Store Manager and then Outside Sales. He stayed in the Industry when doing Manufacturing Sales for M&M Sheet Metal.
He resides in Ar. with his wife and two children. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his Family, Target Shooting, grilling and Traveling.
OK, AR, Memphis, TN
Sean@swshvac.com 501-416-4413
Sean brings 19+ years in the HVAC Industry.
He started in the HVAC Industry with a local contractor before he moving on to Carrier Enterprises, there he worked his way from parts counter to Store Manager and then Outside Sales. He stayed in the Industry when doing Manufacturing Sales for M&M Sheet Metal.
He resides in Ar. with his wife and two children. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his Family, Target Shooting, grilling and Traveling.
Josh Green, Sales Representative
Ft. Worth, West Texas
josh@swshvac.com 469-387-3085
Josh brings 24+ years in the HVAC/R Industry.
Josh has been in the HVAC business since 1999 and brings his experience to our team. He has held many titles & responsibilities over the years that range from a Warehouse Associate for a National Distributor to Business Development Account Manager of Strategic Accounts for a large Regional Distributor. These various roles have allowed him to work with and alongside a diverse group of professionals from both the HVAC and Residential Homebuilder Industry.
Josh believes that success in our industry stems from 2 simple common rules; do whatever it takes to serve the customer to the best of his ability and to always do the right thing. He exudes a high level of passion towards helping others and is a firm believer that, "without the customer, we're nothing."
Josh was born and raised in the Dallas metroplex and currently resides in North Texas with his beautiful wife Jamie and their "too good to be true" triplet daughters.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his Family, watching his girls participate in their various sports activities and when the North Texas permits, some good old fashioned yard work.
Ft. Worth, West Texas
josh@swshvac.com 469-387-3085
Josh brings 24+ years in the HVAC/R Industry.
Josh has been in the HVAC business since 1999 and brings his experience to our team. He has held many titles & responsibilities over the years that range from a Warehouse Associate for a National Distributor to Business Development Account Manager of Strategic Accounts for a large Regional Distributor. These various roles have allowed him to work with and alongside a diverse group of professionals from both the HVAC and Residential Homebuilder Industry.
Josh believes that success in our industry stems from 2 simple common rules; do whatever it takes to serve the customer to the best of his ability and to always do the right thing. He exudes a high level of passion towards helping others and is a firm believer that, "without the customer, we're nothing."
Josh was born and raised in the Dallas metroplex and currently resides in North Texas with his beautiful wife Jamie and their "too good to be true" triplet daughters.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his Family, watching his girls participate in their various sports activities and when the North Texas permits, some good old fashioned yard work.
Chris Jones, Sales Representative
Austin/Central Texas
chris@swshvac.com 210-427-4533
Chris brings14 years in the HVAC industry.
Chris began his career as a warehouse manager and worked his way up to a counter salesman, branch manager and territory manager. Apart from his managerial roles, Chris has also worked as a technician and Home Comfort Advisor for various contractors. During his leisure time he enjoys spending quality time with his Family, camping and living his life to the fullest. His top priority is to provide unparalleled assistance and solutions to his customers.
Austin/Central Texas
chris@swshvac.com 210-427-4533
Chris brings14 years in the HVAC industry.
Chris began his career as a warehouse manager and worked his way up to a counter salesman, branch manager and territory manager. Apart from his managerial roles, Chris has also worked as a technician and Home Comfort Advisor for various contractors. During his leisure time he enjoys spending quality time with his Family, camping and living his life to the fullest. His top priority is to provide unparalleled assistance and solutions to his customers.
David Tywater, Sales Representative
Greater Houston Area
david@swshvac.com 832-206-4322
David brings over 15 years in the HVAC Industry.
David Tywater has extensive experience in channel & B2B sales. David comes to us from the upstream side of the industry where he has been a Territory Manager for a major HVAC equipment manufacturer over a 3-state territory.
In his free time, David loves traveling, spending time with his family and getting together with friends. His hobbies include playing the guitar, golfing, fishing, hunting and anything outdoors with the kids.
David lives in Katy Texas with his wife Casey and their 3 children, 2 boys and 1 girl, all of which are named after cities (Austin, Tyler and Addison) in Texas.
Greater Houston Area
david@swshvac.com 832-206-4322
David brings over 15 years in the HVAC Industry.
David Tywater has extensive experience in channel & B2B sales. David comes to us from the upstream side of the industry where he has been a Territory Manager for a major HVAC equipment manufacturer over a 3-state territory.
In his free time, David loves traveling, spending time with his family and getting together with friends. His hobbies include playing the guitar, golfing, fishing, hunting and anything outdoors with the kids.
David lives in Katy Texas with his wife Casey and their 3 children, 2 boys and 1 girl, all of which are named after cities (Austin, Tyler and Addison) in Texas.
Wade Strahan, Sales Representative
Central/South Texas
wade@swshvac.com 210-250-1310
Wade graduated high school in 1989. He soon realized his passion was golf and pursued his career as a golf professional, and assistant director of golf at many golf courses in various locations around the country. He decided on a career change and joined family members in the HVAC business. He has been in HVAC distribution for recent years. His passion outside of work is recreational golf and is a huge sports fan.
Central/South Texas
wade@swshvac.com 210-250-1310
Wade graduated high school in 1989. He soon realized his passion was golf and pursued his career as a golf professional, and assistant director of golf at many golf courses in various locations around the country. He decided on a career change and joined family members in the HVAC business. He has been in HVAC distribution for recent years. His passion outside of work is recreational golf and is a huge sports fan.