Meet The Blue Star HVAC Team
About the Owner: Jeff was raised in the Antioch area and is a highly motivated individual that started fixing heating & air conditioners for families and businesses in 1998. Jeff was repairing, replacing, and selling for 5 HVAC companies in central California. He even ran a shop with an out of state owner
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“The more I work the better I got and the more I see that there is a REAL market and a REAL need for the “The Honest Air Man!”
Jeff is highly involved in the community being an active participant in the Chamber ofCommerce, holding the title of Ambassador for 4 years & Chief Ambassador for 3 years,
multiple networking group, contributing & sponsoring to local schools, charity’s, fundraisers, and more.
Why choose Blue Star for your Heating & Air Conditioning services? Blue Star is the only HVAC Company that will not charge more that our QUOTE! This is one of the reasons we have literally thousands of satisfied customers. We provide the best dollar for dollar value available for HVAC in our local Contra Costa County residents and businesses. We simply want to provide the most honest, respectful & respected Heating & Air Conditioning Company for our local families, residents, and community.
Jeffs Quote:
“We did not come this far to only get this far... we are only just getting started!”
Nick Name: Dan the Man.
If we are ever working in your home, or come by one of our projects, and in the midst of light construction noises you can hear someone distinctly and gleefully singing or whistling. Chances are, it is no other than, the one and only Dan the Man!
Dan has worked for many years in the Heating & Air Conditioning industry, in Antioch and
Contra Costa County on thousands of homes and job sites. Big jobs little jobs you
name it. He and I worked together long before he came to Blue Star. Instant team leader, he has been with us for several milestones in Blue Star, including overachieving as team leader every day from start to finish, successfully completing service calls, bringing families comfort. One time Dan was lead on one of the biggest jobs in the history of our company.
This job gave 57 families upgraded heat and not one single person was less than thrilled!
Dan’s Blue Star Quote:
“I have worked for several Air Conditioning & Heating companies, it is one thing to talk about looking out for the customer’s best interest, and it is an entirely different thing to
actually look out for the customer’s best interest.”
Our office has a lot going on every single day. There are a lot of phone calls, emails, and very important details daily to pay attention to. Over about 6 years ago, Jeff would have to go out in the field answer all phone calls, coordinate all scheduling, ordering parts & equipment, with a full day of service calls, mixed in with a full scale of marketing strategy’s hat would strain and challenge even the most experienced and talented entrepreneur!
That all changed the day we hired Sabrina Pedrotte! Sabrina showed the team that there are smarter more efficient ways to dispatch and run our teams that can reduce stress on all of us, while also improving company’s overall performance. Every day she comes to me with ideas to help our company
run more smoothly and efficiently. Sabrina has a clear view of what the guys are up against and coordinates the office with flair and ease, she makes it look easy!
One of the most important part of the Blue Star Corp. is Sabrina, or Bri, our Office Coordinator. Sabrina provides each customer with individual quality service. She listens to our customers concerns and needs, then provides them with the best service with care, she gives them time, and follow-up with customers consideration. She rarely goofs up
and she can be seen smiling, laughing, throughout the day and maybe a good joke (when appropriate). She makes the office fun and interesting, encouraging Jeff and the team
“which she calls her work family”, in so many ways day to day, she sees the struggle and daily challenges and is ALWAYS asking what she can do to help, and not afraid to get dirty with the team.
Sabrina‘s Blue Star Quote:
“If you’re not laughing than you’re not living”
During the hiring process Kevin made it noticeably clear, that he wanted a job where he could produce high quality products and not just slap jobs together. I soon discovered that he puts out a very high-quality final product. Kevin has consistently produced meticulous and detailed work on every single job I have put him on. His work will often surprise me by how picture perfect it is, sometimes he will redo something if it does not, “look right.”
Kevin’s Blue Star quote
“I wouldn’t work here if I didn’t get the proper time and materials to the jobs right. Perfection takes time and planning.”
Nickname: Golden Colten.
We call him Golden Colten, with a very precise intention. This young man showed our team so much promise in his 1st year back in 2017. Together we decided he could very well be the best all-around multi- talented and multi-capable person on our work force.
I cannot say enough good things about Colten. He has a high work ethic, showing up on time & ready to go to work. I remember one day we were on a job and had lots to do still, an urgent call came in and he told me, “I got this boss, you go help someone else.” We both went on that day, and we were able to bring comfort to both families.
Colten is young enough to still learn, yet old enough that he has had other job experiences. We value & appreciate him here at Blue Star. Colten is a fast learner. I can show him the best way to complete a task and once is enough for him. He is interested in how things function, and also understands why we complete the tasks in a specific order.
Colten is one in a million. He was not happy or lucky at his last job, but he was lucky in a unique way because of his mother, who works at a shop where we get our fleet trucks & vehicles serviced/ repaired. His mother asked me if I would be interested in a very diligent worker. 3 years at his last job, a very dedicated and loyal employee.
I really like hard workers, so I told her to have him get me a resume, it didn’t take long before he was standing in front of my desk with his resume, and we hired him on the spot.
Golden Colten Quote:
“If you show me the way, I will never let this team down.”
Nickname: Raddist Travis.
Travis is a former United States Marine. Travis came to me one day, when his old job was slow, he was looking for steady income and he had a baby on the way.
His first day working with us he helped replace 4 rooftop pack units at the Certified Fleet Sales lot on Railroad Ave. in Pittsburg.
It was his birthday, and he was EXCITED to be part of our team. Every time I talked to him, he is smiling and happy. We tell jokes often and he appreciates my sense of humor.
Travis is a DEDICATED FAMILY MAN, one day, we were working at the shop for the day and his lady brought their 2 daughters and lunch, just so they could eat, talk, and spend some extra time together!
This guy is simply happy as can be, whenever we talk, not afraid of ANY project, he is BUILT for this career, and he is hungry for work. When we walk jobs together, usually see the same opportunities and we both like a lot of the same tools and techniques.
I one time called him and described an exceedingly difficult project that we were bidding, and he said something I will remember a long time, his quote…
Quote: “I am more afraid of no work, then hard work so bring it on!”
Dennis Carter
“KING OF COMFORT”
Dennis is our super- awesome Senior Project Engineer. You only need to meet this guy one time to see that he is HVAC for life. This guy knows HVAC like nobody if there was HVAC Jeopardy, he would be the world champion!
If ANYONE in our company has questions about model and or serial nomenclature, he has the answer off the top of his head in most cases, if not he knows where to get the correct information and can do it fast if needed.
He has a LONG history of ALL HVAC. Dennis has worked most of his years for just a couple of other companies and so he KNOWS what they are thinking before THEY even see the job. He started with one company as the first sales guy and eventually helped grow that company to be very successful.
When you get an appointment with him you are dealing with someone who has seen it ALL before and can provide quotes not estimates for exactly what you want. Also, if you are interested, Dennis may have some AWESOME more modern & energy saving options that other companies don’t even THINK OF or know about.
If you are having Blue Star work done on your home or building you will most likely meet our seasoned team leader Jim Gannon. You can expect him to arrive at least 15 minutes early to get some Bible time in every single day before work, most days at lunch also.
Honesty and Integrity are so deeply rooted in his personality that I would trust him in any situation I can think of. He has NEVER complained one time and has NEVER one single time called in sick. This guy will be singing hymns all day long on your job so be ready for it, a bit un-normal but very refreshing and calming to be around.
Jim has been with us for at least 3 years possibly longer or, as he would say, “About a bunch of jobs”!
He is HVAC for life like me. Jim has done heat and air in big, tall apartment buildings out in fancy arias such as LA and his experience in commercial and residential HVAC install is vast and long and he has been on just about every single type of job site that I have ever asked him about.
He was in the military as a crane operator among other things.
If you are expecting our team you can safely look out your window at least 15 minutes early and you will see Jim not sleeping or doing paperwork in a company truck waiting for the day to start, he will be reading the Bible and or talking to his lord.
We were lucky enough to get Jim on our team when he was between jobs. His resume is so great I HAD to try him out! When I first contacted him to set up an interview he said, “first let me as God”. WELL! I never had to get immaculate approval to interview so I was very interested. When we met I liked him right away for lots of reasons.
After I hired him is when I discovered how great of a person and worker this guy is. He put on his resume, “extremely reliable” and let me tell you, without a doubt- HE IS!
Nickname: Draykool.
Drayko joined Blue Star team when a mutual friend suggested he would be a good fit. After meeting with Drayko, I knew she was right. Drayko fit in right with the team quickly and easily. He is a fast learner and has become an asset to our team as well as our company. Drayko has also become one of our top duct specialists, proficient in duct maintenance & cleaning, as well as installing a complete duct system.
Drayko is an integral part of our installation team. No matter if it is a Ductless Mini Split, or a 4-ton roof-top package unit!
Drayko is constantly creating new ways for us to improve on our eco-friendly disposal of old materials. On top of all that, he has also become our go to guy when the office computers act up, he was always more than capable of resolving our computer issues. He is more like our impressive IT guy.
Drayko is truly a diamond in the rough!
Quote: “There is no one key to success. It takes a team of keys to continuously succeed.”
If you are having Blue Star work done on your home or building you will most likely meet our seasoned team leader Jim Gannon. You can expect him to arrive at least 15 minutes early to get some Bible time in every single day before work, most days at lunch also.
Honesty and Integrity are so deeply rooted in his personality that I would trust him in any situation I can think of. He has NEVER complained one time and has NEVER one single time called in sick. This guy will be singing hymns all day long on your job so be ready for it, a bit un-normal but very refreshing and calming to be around.
Jim has been with us for at least 3 years possibly longer or, as he would say, “About a bunch of jobs”!
He is HVAC for life like me. Jim has done heat and air in big, tall apartment buildings out in fancy arias such as LA and his experience in commercial and residential HVAC install is vast and long and he has been on just about every single type of job site that I have ever asked him about.
He was in the military as a crane operator among other things.
If you are expecting our team you can safely look out your window at least 15 minutes early and you will see Jim not sleeping or doing paperwork in a company truck waiting for the day to start, he will be reading the Bible and or talking to his lord.
We were lucky enough to get Jim on our team when he was between jobs. His resume is so great I HAD to try him out! When I first contacted him to set up an interview he said, “first let me as God”. WELL! I never had to get immaculate approval to interview so I was very interested. When we met I liked him right away for lots of reasons.
After I hired him is when I discovered how great of a person and worker this guy is. He put on his resume, “extremely reliable” and let me tell you, without a doubt- HE IS!
Nickname: Terrific Terry.
We cannot even BEGIN to tell you how lucky we are to have TERRIFIC TERRY on our team! This guy is all HVAC TECH ALL OF THE TIME. We almost nicknamed him Terry is the real deal, because he is the real deal. Terry has been a HVAC technician for more than 20 years as a senior Technician with his last company.
We have NEVER YET found a failure to any heater or air conditioner that he was not able to fix. He has a very vast knowledge of HVAC equipment and more. In fact, Terry will not only fix the problem, but he will also usually have one or more ideas to help improve the system you have to be more efficient or better then what it was before.
He has NEVER had a complaint from a customer, he has NEVER been late, and goes above and beyond to make sure all our customers are comfortable in their own home. He is a very straightforward, friendly, and easy to get along with. Terry is ALWAYS teaching and helping the entire Blue Star team in any & every way he can.
He has assisted us in improving as a team, and in our constant strive to be the BEST COMPANY around!
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Terry’s Quote:
“We all work together to become an unstoppable team and get er’ done!”
Nickname: Trevinator.
I first met this highly qualified individual at least 10 years ago. We would be at the supply house and while we were waiting for our orders, we would chat it up and crack jokes back and forth. Over time, we discovered that we have a lot in common. I discovered that his HIGHLY qualified as well as being very talented as an install technician.
Years & years went by, he was at the same company, and would cross paths regularly. We talked about him moving to Blue Star someday, but he was good with his current employer & we totally respect loyalty. Also, I would hate to bring him in and not have enough work. As you can guess, Blue Star was just starting out at that time.
As soon as Terrific Terry came to us, he informed me that Trevor & him had worked together years ago, and they are an unstoppable team.
Terry called Trevor & long story short … Now Blue Star has them both and they help Blue Star be even MORE SPECTACULAR DAILY.
Trevors Quote:
“I want to work here forever!!!”
Nickname: Terrific Terry.
We cannot even BEGIN to tell you how lucky we are to have TERRIFIC TERRY on our team! This guy is all HVAC TECH ALL OF THE TIME. We almost nicknamed him Terry is the real deal, because he is the real deal. Terry has been a HVAC technician for more than 20 years as a senior Technician with his last company.
We have NEVER YET found a failure to any heater or air conditioner that he was not able to fix. He has a very vast knowledge of HVAC equipment and more. In fact, Terry will not only fix the problem, but he will also usually have one or more ideas to help improve the system you have to be more efficient or better then what it was before.
He has NEVER had a complaint from a customer, he has NEVER been late, and goes above and beyond to make sure all our customers are comfortable in their own home. He is a very straightforward, friendly, and easy to get along with. Terry is ALWAYS teaching and helping the entire Blue Star team in any & every way he can.
He has assisted us in improving as a team, and in our constant strive to be the BEST COMPANY around!
Quote:
Terry’s Quote:
“We all work together to become an unstoppable team and get er’ done!”
We first met Dakota through Colten. Colten and Dakota have been friends for many years. Dakota helped us paint our warehouse before we moved in. We realized that Colten & Dakota are a great team together. They both worked together as professional painters.
After a few years, when Dakota started looking for a new and different career path, we ALL decided that he would be a great new addition to our team. He has a various experience of work experience.
Dakota is a quick learner and picks up on how to do random tasks & more on the job sites. He is a very polite, respectful, and always asking what he can do to help our team be more successful on the job sites.
We are excited to see Dakota learn and grow with Blue Star!
Dakota’s Quote: How can I help you?
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