Rick Speir – Owner, Director of Operations

Rick has over 35 years working for Speir Heating and Air. He began working in the family business in high school and continued through college. After college he became a full-time employee managing the installation department and service department. With the passing of the company’s founder, Herbert Speir, Rick took over running the day to day operations of the company. He attained his State Warm Air License and was certified as a NATE technician. He is certified as a Duct and Envelope Verifier, served as a member of the Advisory Board at Central Georgia Technical College in the Air Conditioning department, and was an instructor at CGTC in air conditioning. He has attended numerous continuing education classes throughout his career at Speir Heating and Air. These classes include:

Understanding basic and updated service techniques, ductless installation, service and maintenance,

Universal EPA certification, Installation and service of variable speed products, installation and service of VRF equipment, Manual J load calculation certified, understanding air flow principles and many other classes through the years. 

Denise Speir - Accounting

Denise has worked for Speir Heating and Air in different capacities. She worked part time for 18 years, but the last 24 years have been spent as a full time employee. She holds an Associate Degree in Applied Science and has various certificates in Income Tax Preparation. She also has certificates in HVAC Customer Service, Sales, Dispatching, and Management. When she is not working, she enjoys visiting flea markets, watching her favorite television show “American Pickers,” watching UGA football, and spending time with her family.

Alex Hobbs – Dispatching, Customer Service

Alex is just starting out her tenure with Speir Heating & Air. Her roles will include dispatching our service, maintenance, and installation technicians while providing a high level of customer service to our customers. Alex has former experience in customer service, sales, and billing. When she’s not at work, she enjoys painting, fishing, kayaking, camping, and taking her dogs on walks!

Clay Hoyt – Service Manager

Clay has worked for Speir Heating and Air for 10 years. Clay finished the HVAC program at Central Georgia Technical College with honors. He also holds EPA, NATE, and VRF certifications. When he’s not at work, Clay enjoys camping, hunting, and cheering on the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs. 

Eric Hammaker – Installation Technician

Eric has worked for Speir Heating and Air for over 25 years. Eric has worked exclusively as an installation technician, giving him a tremendous amount of experience. When he’s not working, he loves spending time with his dogs.

Jason Jones – Installation Technician

Jason has over 20 years in the HVAC industry, and 7 years with Speir Heating and Air. Jason works with our installation team, ensuring successful installation of new HVAC systems. When he’s not working, he enjoys mining!

Marcos Paredes – Maintenance Technician

Marcos has over 5 years of experience as a maintenance technician with Speir Heating and Air. EPA certified, he works to maintain optimal performance of our customer’s HVAC systems. When he’s not working he enjoys cheering for his children at their sporting events. When they aren’t at a field, he enjoys watching anime and playing video games with them. He also enjoys drawing. 

Sergio Paredes – Service Technician

Sergio is starting his career at Speir Heating & Air as a Service Technician. Sergio proudly holds an Air Conditioning Technician certificate from Central Georgia Technical College! He has previous experience working in the HVAC industry, as well as the food industry. In his free time, he enjoys working out, being active, and reading.

Larry Pfannkuche – Installation Manager

Larry has over 38 years in the HVAC industry, 37 of which came with Speir Heating and Air. Larry is our Installation manager, overseeing the successful operation of new construction homes and replacement jobs. When he’s not working, he enjoys everything car and truck related, drag racing, and watching Georgia Bulldogs football.

Micah Speir – Lead Installation Technician

Micah has worked for Speir Heating and Air for 8 years. He has earned his VRF certification and NATE continuing education certificate. He currently serves as the lead installation technician, overseeing on-the-job processes for new installation jobs. When he’s not working, he loves to hunt and fish, and watch Georgia Bulldogs football. 

Samuel Speir – Marketing Development

Samuel has 11 years’ experience working part-time for Speir Heating and Air in various roles. EPA certified, he has experience recycling old HVAC systems, leading warranty claims, job-costing, and working as a maintenance technician. Currently, he serves to develop social media and marketing strategies. A graduate of The University of Georgia, he enjoys attending various Bulldogs sporting events.

Aaron Wood – Office Administrator

Aaron is in his second year with Speir Heating and Air and is serving as the Office Administrator. Aaron has work experience as a Manufacturing / Trade show Manager and a Retail Manager for different companies. Having earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management at the University of Georgia, he proudly represents the Bulldogs. When he’s not at work, he enjoys watching the Atlanta Braves and likes to spend time with his wife and dogs.

Jacob Barkley – Service Technician

Jacob has 3 years of experience in the HVAC industry and is currently in his second year with Speir Heating and Air. Jacob has education from Central Georgia Technical College, has a universal EPA certification, and an OSHA certification. When He is not working, he enjoys  cheering for the Atlanta Braves, playing video games, and working out.

 Austin Langford – Installation Technician

Austin has over 5 years of work experience in different service industries, working as a Service Advisor and Technician. He’s currently in his second year with Speir Heating and Air working as an Installation Technician. He attended high school at Houston County  and college at Georgia Southwestern State University. When he is not  at work, he loves hunting, fishing, and watching the Atlanta Braves.