Scott Goldberg
Loomis,CA
Summary
Launched and self-funded AirCom Mechanical Inc. Grew the business from a garage start-up in 1985 into a $40M+ annual revenue powerhouse spanning commercial HVAC service, large-scale construction, and in-house custom chiller manufacturing — exiting via acquisition in June 2025. With four decades of proven ability to scale operations, facilitate and close major deals, solve complex building performance problems, build and lead high-performing technical teams.
Results-driven business leader prepared for role with robust history of steering both companies toward success and fostering culture of excellence. Known for collaborative leadership approach that aligns teams with organizational objectives and drives performance. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering innovation, and ensuring adaptability to evolving market conditions, with focus on strategic planning and operational excellence.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO & Founder
AirCom Mechanical, Inc. / Chillermen
San Jose, CA
02.1985 - 06.2025
- Launched and self-funded AirCom Mechanical, Inc. from a garage in 1985 with zero outside capital → grew it into $40M+ annual revenue HVAC commercial service, construction, and OEM manufacturing business → successfully exited via acquisition in June 2025.
- Created and scaled a chiller manufacturing division (2012–2025) into a high-margin OEM leader producing custom heavy-duty industrial chillers, evaporative condensing chiller systems, heat exchangers, pump skids, and process cooling packages for mission-critical applications. Chillermen.com
- Held full P&L ownership and drove strategic and operational execution across all divisions — consistently delivering superior performance for commercial, industrial, data center, and defense-sector clients.
- Captured and closed multi-million dollar deals and long-term maintenance contracts with Fortune 500 companies, property management companies, facility directors, building owners, hyper-scale data centers, government agencies and state-level entities.
- Led strategic growth initiatives resulting in expanded market presence and increased profitability.
- Oversaw operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations for safety and quality.
- Spearheaded technological advancements in HVAC systems, positioning company as an industry innovator.
- Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
- Nurtured key strategic partnerships that resulted in enhanced product offerings and expanded customer base.
- Led successful mergers and acquisitions, significantly increasing company's footprint and competitive edge.
- Won and executed specialized, high-reliability chiller projects for Edwards Air Force Base F-22 Raptor division and other critical defense and aerospace programs.
- Recruited, built, and led elite technical teams — turning supervisors, foremen, and field technicians into a high-output organization through aggressive training, coaching, performance discipline, and career advancement.
- Commanded large-scale field operations across dozens of concurrent high-value projects and service accounts — optimizing scheduling, manpower, resource deployment, productivity, and labor efficiency.
- I am a master at complex building performance diagnostics — identifying root causes (controls, airflow, zoning, envelope, sequences) and engineering permanent, high-impact solutions and full system redesigns.
- Delivered hands-on technical leadership in the field — troubleshooting the most difficult persistent system failures and guaranteeing correct implementation of engineered fixes.
- Personally crafted and won high-stakes proposals for major tenant improvements, complete equipment retrofits, enterprise-wide upgrades, and custom-manufactured cooling systems — leveraging deep technical authority and compelling financial justification.
- Elevated field team capability through advanced training in diagnostics, root-cause elimination, and professional-grade documentation — directly increasing credibility with sophisticated clients.
Aircraft Environmental Systems Specialist
United States Air Force Airlift Division
Altus, Oklahoma
01.1979 - 01.1983
- Maintained and repaired mission-critical environmental control systems (heating, cooling, pressurization, ventilation) on military airlift aircraft under extreme operational and reliability demands.
Education
Applied Science - Coursework
United States Air Force
11.1983
Skills
- Company Building and Exit (Garage Startup → $40M → Acquisition)
- Full P&L Ownership/Multi-Division Scale
- High-Value Contract Capture: Fortune 500 Companies
- Data Centers
- Department Of Defense
- Custom OEM Chiller and Process Cooling Manufacturing
- Mission-Critical Defense and Aerospace Cooling Projects
- Advanced Building Diagnostics and Engineered Solutions
- Large-Scale Proposal and Deal-Winning Execution
- Elite Technical Team Leadership and Development
Timeline
CEO & Founder
AirCom Mechanical, Inc. / Chillermen
02.1985 - 06.2025
Aircraft Environmental Systems Specialist
United States Air Force Airlift Division
01.1979 - 01.1983
Applied Science - Coursework
United States Air Force