Meet the Apex Team
Our NATE (North American Technician Excellence) certified technicians are the best in the business! Each candidate must pass a drug test and stringent background check to be accepted to our team. We hire the best, and provide them with 60 hours per year of company-paid training.
Jason Braun
Founder
Jason has worked in the HVAC industry for his entire adult life. In 2005 he opened Apex with the vision of a company which truly serves its community. Thanks to the people on this page, that vision is a reality. Jason is a still a technician at heart, so don’t be surprised if he shows up at your door!
Troy Stubbe
HVAC Service Technician
Troy is fulfilled whenever Apex helps a client through a tough situation. He loves a challenge and assisting his peers in overcoming difficult or non-typical issues. With over 30 years of experience, Troy is a wealth of knowledge! When he’s not on the job, he loves to spend time with his lovely wife and their family.
Dan Delforge
System Design and Sales Consultant
Dan has been in the HVAC industry for quite some time and says there is no better feeling than to have a client experience a total difference in the comfort of their home! Dan truly values family reunions, loves to travel, motorcycling, running, and exercising at the Y.
Cody Rivenes
System Design and Sales Consultant
Cody is an Army Veteran and keeps his military values close to his heart. He loves spending time with his family and motorcycles and we’re grateful for his service to our country.
Dylan Johnson
HVAC Installation Technician
Dylan brings his sense of humor to Apex every day and has been making HVAC his career for more than eight years. He appreciates the challenge that comes with installing HVAC systems and enjoys making art out of sheet metal. When Dylan isn’t installing systems, he’s with his wife and two young children, hunting and fishing.
Ryan Hockstock
HVAC Installation Technician
Ryan’s interest in helping people is what fuels him at Apex and within the HVAC industry and we’re happy to have him! You can usually find Ryan anywhere outdoors, fishing, or spending time with his family.
JT McKinzie
HVAC Service Technician
JT’s experience in the HVAC industry is vast and beneficial for tough situations. He comes back to us from the Windy City which gives him additional experiences outside our area. He loves helping people and spending time with the outdoors – duck and deer hunting are his favorite!
Chris Bain
HVAC Service Technician
With over eight years of experience, Chris is a Marine Corps Veteran who enjoys a challenge! He likes to dig into a situation, find the answer, and share his knowledge with his co-workers. When Chris isn’t working, he’s working out, reading, watching sports, and playing barefoot street football. Thank you for your service, Chris!
Steve Baldwin
HVAC Service Technician
While adding to his four years of experience, Steve relishes the opportunity to help people and keep their HVAC systems in great shape. When he’s not working or playing golf, visiting state and national parks are of interest to Steve.
Dylan Pizzala
HVAC Service Technician
Dylan is one of our service gurus. He likes to help people in need and his accuracy is top notch! When not problem-solving systems, Dylan is spending time with his wife and fur baby. Dylan is too a Veteran – Thank you Dylan!
Jake Kerkorian
HVAC Service Technician
Jake puts his HVAC education to work every day. He’s interested in this career because it’s hands on work that keeps changing every day and there’s always more to learn. Ice fishing, going to the U.P., smoking food on the grill and watching crime shows with his wife and dogs are what keeps Jake busy when he’s not working.
Sean Usiak
HVAC Service Technician
Sean is a Marine Corps Veteran of seven years and we’re grateful for his service! Sean’s ability to problem solve every day and do a little bit of everything within HVAC really interest him. He spends his free time with his friends and family, playing video games and watching movies and football.
Justin Mianecki
HVAC Service Technician
Justin Mianecki is Apex Heating’s resident “Repair Sergeant.” After spending many years as an active duty Army sergeant, he joined Apex as a service technician in 2015. Thank you for your service to our country, Justin!
Yvonne Whitaker
Client Logistics Specialist
Yvonne has become a “master” at finding your needed part or equipment! When Yvonne is not busy coordinating customer needs, she enjoys camping, playing cards and spending time with her son Caleb and fur baby Sadie.
Holly Palmer
Controller
Holly loves working with numbers but her talent doesn’t stop there – she loves seeing to the needs of our clients and building relationships. When she’s not at work, she’s watching her two kids do all the activities that they love, spending time with her golden retriever Willow, and soaking up her time in the U.P., especially Lake Superior.
Director of First Impressions
Connie spends her work day greeting customers and vendors cheerfully on the phone and in person. She’s never without a genuine smile or positive word and we’re grateful to have her on the Apex team. Outside of work, she enjoys great coffee, thrifting for anything vintage, and spending time with her family.