Expert team driving HVAC innovation and excellence.
Our team
CEO
Joseph Fontanesi
Joseph Fontanesi is a highly accomplished leader in the HVAC industry, currently serving as the CEO of Central States HVAC Solutions. With a track record of success in strategic planning, business development, and operations management, Joseph has been instrumental in driving the growth and success of both companies. His extensive expertise in HVAC systems, coupled with his deep understanding of customer needs, has allowed him to deliver exceptional solutions to a wide range of clients in the commercial, industrial, healthcare, and higher education sectors. Joseph's visionary leadership, combined with his passion for innovation, has positioned Fontanesi & Kann as a trusted provider of highly engineered HVAC systems and related services.
CHAIRMAN
Brett Holcomb
Brett Holcomb is a highly accomplished partner at Prospect Partners, a renowned private equity firm focused on pre-middle market companies. With extensive experience in investment analysis, strategic planning, and business development, Brett plays a pivotal role in driving the growth and success of Prospect Partners' portfolio companies. Notably, he will be leading investments for Central States HVAC Solutions. Brett's exceptional leadership and expertise position him as a valuable asset in identifying and capitalizing on investment opportunities, ensuring the continued success and expansion of Central States HVAC Solutions.
ADVISOR
Tom Edwards
Tom’s 30 years of manufacturing and distribution leadership includes executive management experience with Johnson Controls, Trane and Ruskin Co. As President of Ruskin, Tom guided them through quadruple growth via a mix of organic and logical add-on acquisitions. Tom’s industry experience includes extensive JIT/lean utilization, establishing domestic and overseas manufacturing, acquisitional analysis and synergy execution, distribution expansion, customer-focused information technology tools, supplier development, building code and standards initiatives, and optimized overall operational restructuring for maximizing returns.
DIRECTOR
Mike McInerney
Mike McInerney is a seasoned executive and is the director of Prospect Partners. MIke has extensive expertise in strategic planning, operational excellence, and business development. Serving as Director, Mike's exceptional leadership skills and industry knowledge position him as a key driver in the strategic direction and expansion of Central States HVAC.
