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The Village School of Naples Names Etzel as Chairman
The Village School of Naples has appointed W. Theodore Etzel III as its 2020-21 chairman of the board. In this role, Etzel will help guide the school's continued growth and development. Learn more here.
HVAC Services Firm Moves Into 50,000-square-foot Operations Hub
Conditioned Air Co., continuing its ongoing expansion north of its Naples headquarters, recently moved into its newly constructed operations center in Fort Myers. Check out the full article here.
How to Stay Safe if You Need Work Done Inside Your Home During the Pandemic
You’re following the guidelines to reduce transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus by staying home as much as possible, keeping your distance from others and washing your hands often—but then, one day, your air conditioning cuts out or your sink starts backing up. Should you call a repair specialist to come into your home to fix the problem? Click here to read more.
Buy-to-Grow Strategy Boosts $60M Business
Conditioned Air faces a core challenge in its quest to grow through acquisition: to choose wisely. Check out the full article here.
Conditioned Air Acquires Venice AC Firm
Conditioned Air and Honest Air Conditioning of Venice announced a partnership under which Honest Air will be acquired by Conditioned Air and operate as a division of the air-conditioning contracting and service firm. Check out the full article here.
Conditioned Air to Expand Operations
Conditioned Air plans to build a 52,710-square-foot operations center in Fort Myers to accommodate the air-conditioning contracting and service firm's current and future growth throughout Southwest Florida. Check out the full article here.
Air Conditioning Executive Speaks at National Conference
W. Theodore Etzel, III, the chair of Conditioned Air, recently presented at the Air Conditioning Contractors of America conference in Fort Worth, Texas. Check out the full article here.
Strategies for CEO Succession
In June, Tim Dupre was named CEO of Naples-based Conditioned Air, taking over that title from longtime company operator, Theo Etzel. But the transition was actually more than three years in the making, the result of a well-thought plan to ensure a smooth changeover. Check out the full article here.
No Sign of Cooling Off - Field Supervisor Marks 50 Years at Conditioned Air
Mr. Sanders was 21 when he joined the staff at Conditioned Air in Naples. Fifty years later, he feigns confusion when folks ask when he’s retiring. At 71, he’s now a field supervisor, overseeing much of the work he used to do himself, although he still makes house calls. For more on Mr. Sanders' 50 years, check out the full article here.
Conditioned Air Featured in Top 500 List
The 2019 Top 500 ranks the largest 500 companies from nine counties from Polk to Collier, by revenue, and includes a valuable listing of those companies' contact information.
Conditioned Air a Finalist in 2019 Best of Business
Gulfshore Business magazine’s Best of Business readers’ poll is now in its seventh year. And once again, enthusiastic participation turned out more than 6,000 unique votes cast for hundreds of businesses, including Conditioned Air.
Voted one of Collier County's Best Places to Work
Conditioned Air is proud to have been named one of Collier County's best places to work.
Rheem® Celebrates National Pro Partners
The Conditioned Air team of Naples, Fla., joined Rheem® in celebration at the company's Top Pro Partner awards dinner and reception in Washington, D.C. on April 24th, 2018. The event recognized and rewarded an elite group of HVAC businesses that demonstrated excellence in Rheem sales, customer support, and overall service during 2017.
Angie's List, Super Service Award Recipient
Conditioned Air has been awarded the prestigious Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service and health providers. Angie’s List Super Service Award winners have met strict eligibility requirements including earning a minimum number of reports, an exemplary rating from their clients and abiding by Angie’s List operational guidelines.
Best of Naples, Naples Daily News Choice Awards
Conditioned Air is honored to have been a recipient of the Naples Daily News Choice Awards in 2017.
Invest Your Heartbeats Wisely
Theo is the author of the book, Invest Your Heartbeats Wisely, (Greenleaf Book Group Press) released in April of 2016. The book focuses on practical, philosophical and principled leadership concepts for business and life.
2011 Recipient of Business Ethics Award
The Uncommon Friends Foundation Business Ethics Award recognizes organizations that exemplify standards of high ethical behavior in how they conduct their daily operations, as well as during times of crises.
Conditioned Air Takes Spot as National 2010 Contractor of the Year
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America has named Conditioned Air Corp. of Naples the residential winner of the association’s 2010 Contractors of the Year program. The winner was announced at the opening general session of ACCA’s 42nd annual Conference and Indoor Air Expo held recently in Tampa
CEO & Owner, W. Theodore Etzel III and his wife, Kim Receive Doyle E Carlton Award
Conditioned Air Company of Naples LLC announced that Chief Executive and owner W. Theodore Etzel III and his wife, Kim, have received the Doyle E. Carlton Award from Stetson University. The award was presented at the 2017 Alumni and University Awards Ceremony on November 4th at the university. The Doyle E. Carlton Award is one of Stetson University's highest honors and is presented annually to an alum or friend of the university in recognition of devotion to Christian higher education and in appreciate for his/her extraordinary contribution to the life and development of the university, City of DeLand and State of Florida. It is named for Doyle E. Carlton Sr., a former Florida governor and Stetson alumnus and trustee. Learn More.
Tim Dupre Recognized as a “40 Under 40” Recipient, October 2016
Conditioned Air congratulates Tim Dupre on being recognized as a “40 Under 40” recipient by the Business Observer. Learn more
Theo Etzel Honored as Member of 2016-17 Class of Champions
I am honored to be in the 2016-17 class of Champions. This is an outstanding group of leaders in Collier County dedicated to assisting with education and classroom initiatives for every child in our public schools. Thank you for the selection, Champions for Learning! - Theo Etzel
Q&A With Theo Etzel in Florida Weekly
Read a Q&A with Conditioned Air CEO, Theo Etzel about his way of doing business - and life. Learn more
Keys to Success - as Seen in Beyond the Gates Magazine
Conditioned Air CEO, Theo Etzel, is featured in Beyond the Gates Magazine. Learn more