John is an Evansville, Indiana native and currently resides locally with his wife Ruthie. They have two children and two grandchildren. He graduated from North High School and then attended Electrical and HVAC Vocational School before being drafted into the Army. After his term in the service he completed his Associates Degree in Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. Following a successful technical and management career in the HVAC industry he started J.E. Shekell, Inc. in August of 1978 and brought the MCA to Evansville in the early 1980′s.

Throughout the next 29 years John was a member and held positions in many associations. John has been a member of RSES since 1978, ASHRAE since 1981 and past Board Member for the Indiana MCA Service Contractors. He has held past President positions for the Southern Indiana MCA and SMACNA Evansville Chapter. He has been a past Trustee on the Health and Welfare Fund for Sheet Metal workers in the State of Indiana and the Evansville chapter of SMACNA. He is a past Chairman for the Mechanical Contractors Negotiations Committee for Plumbing & Steamfitters Local #136 and a past Chairman for the Sheet Metal Negotiations Committee Local #20. John served as a past Capitol Improvement Chairman for the Evansville Country Club from 2002-04.

John holds a Refrigeration Master License for Evansville, Steamfitter Master License for Evansville, Heating and Air Conditioning Master License for Evansville, HVAC Master License for the State of Kentucky, HVAC Master License for Indianapolis and Boiler Contractors License for the State of Kentucky. John presently holds a position on the Evansville HVAC Board Exam Committee.

Kevin is an Evansville, Indiana native graduating from Reitz high School in May of 1988 where he then came to work full time at J.E. Shekell Inc. as a residential HVAC installer for 1 year. He then became a service technician while attending Ivy-Tech where he earned his Associates degree in Applied Science in Industrial Technology.

After working as a service technician for approximately 8 years he started as a residential HVAC salesman, where he remained for three years. He was then asked to become a commercial industrial HVAC/sheet metal estimator and project manager. While working in this department he attended Oakland City University where he earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Organizational Management.

After working in the commercial/industrial HVAC/sheet metal department for three years he became the Vice President of Construction and took on the duties of managing the construction arm of the company. He completed his Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix in December of 2006.

He has two children. He was the president of the local Evansville SMACNA chapter from 2004-2006.

In January of 2009 Kevin was named President of JE Shekell.

When J.E. Shekell, Inc. purchased the service department of George Koch Sons in 1990, our company had the great fortune of also acquiring Koch Air Conditioning’s service manager, Phil Hartig.

Because George Koch Sons was the area’s first Carrier distributor, Phil brought to J.E. Shekell, Inc. a knowledge of Carrier products that was unmatched at the time, and he positioned our company to provide this superior brand to J.E. Shekell customers. But we soon learned that Phil’s greatest attribute is his drive to help clients find solutions for specific, sometimes very specialized needs. His commitment still shows in everything he does.

Phil now serves as an HVAC Commercial and Industrial Project Manager, where he oversees HVAC projects of varying sizes and scopes. His knowledge is a huge asset to our company and our customers.

Phil earned a degree in Business & Industrial Management at Purdue University. During college he began learning the HVAC business at Kuebler Heating & Air, where he met our company founder, John E. Shekell (John’s final employer before launching his own business). Phil then worked at Industrial Contractors Inc., Pyle Electric, and AD-Craft before his ten-year stint at George Koch Sons.

A lifetime Evansville west-sider, Phil is a 1971 Reitz High School graduate and long-time supporter of the sports programs at Mater Dei High School. Attend any football game, girls’ softball game, or just about any Mater Dei sporting event and you’ll probably find him there.

Phil enjoys spending time with his daughter, Shanna, and six grandchildren (with another due this spring). Add to that nine more grandchildren through his fiancé, Jalane, and the two have 15 grandkids between them (not counting the one on the way)!

In addition to spending spare time with his daughter and grandchildren, Phil enjoys water skiing, snow skiing, cars and motorcycles.

At J.E. Shekell,Inc. we’re always glad to tell you about the outstanding individuals who make our company one of the best in the Tri-State. This time we’re proud to introduce you to Phil Hartig. Thanks, Phil, for your excellence, commitment, and dedication to the needs of our industrial and commercial HVAC customers.