Meet The Team



Donald Beckwith

Jeremy Hartlaub, Owner

Why I'm in this business:

In short, I enjoy helping people and solving problems.

I've been mechanically inclined since I was a child; I always enjoyed taking things apart and putting them back together to see how they work. This curiosity is something I still carry with me today. Working in the air conditioning field gives me the ability to solve mechanical problems and help people at the same time. My employees and I put a great amount of effort into our training and doing things correctly. I get a lot of satisfaction knowing that when a job is completed by J&J Air, it's done right and our customers are happy.

When I'm not fixing air conditioners I like to fix things around the house and for friends, but I'm not always working! I volunteer with my church, enjoy the beach, mountain biking, spending time with my family and skiing in the winter.

I have been in the air conditioning trade since I was 17 yrs old. I started working for a friend's company in Maryland as a helper and continued on from there. I started J&J Air in 2001 and it has grown from a two man, one truck operation to the awesome company it is today!

I hold the following degrees/certifications:
  • BS in Economics
  • SC Mechanical Contractor, Class IV
  • NC Mechanical Contractor, Unlimited residential and commercial
  • NATE certified in Heat Pump and A/C service and installation
  • NATE/IGSHPA certified in Geothermal loop design and installation
  • NBI certified residential and light commercial Air Balancing and Diagnostic Technician
  • BPI certified as a Building Analyst Professional
  • Factory trained Trane and Waterfurnace technician
Brandon Boyd

Bryan Douglas, Operations Manager

Why I'm in this business:

I came to work for J & J because of the customer satisfaction ratings our company consistently earns. I actually hired J & J air several years ago to work on my home and have kept in touch ever since. There is no shortage of HVAC contractors in the area, but having an honest, professional approach makes all the difference in the world to me! Almost everyone needs HVAC work done at some point, and I'm proud to be able to offer a superior service from fantastic team.

When I'm not helping customers, I spend my time fishing and enjoying the outdoors whenever possible. The last 3 years have been a lot of fun for my wife and I raising my son and doing all the things we love to do as a family.

I started my career path in sales in the boat business in South Florida, and built a momentum that allowed me to move into financing, managing the service department, and later to managing the dealerships. I've always put my customers' needs at the forefront of any decision, and doing right by the customer has never led me in the wrong direction.

  • 10+ Years operations experience in the service industry
Bob Boyd

Brenda Beckley, Office Manager

Why I'm in this business:

I enjoy helping peope with excellent service and working with a company that has an excellent customer satisfaction rating.

I started my career in customer service over 20 years ago in New Jersey.

  • Years of experience working for large contractors
Phillip Brickhouse

Justin Williamson, Service Manager & Tech

Why I'm in this business:

In the technical scheme of things, there's not much more I enjoy then a good challenge and to learn something new from it. On the people side, I get to leave a customer's house knowing I've built trust and confidence, and that's rewarding in itself. I like what I do.

When I'm not helping customers, I enjoy spending time with my family at home. I also enjoy fishing and working on new projects around the house.

I've been with J & J Air since 2001.

  • Factory trained Trane and Waterfurnace technician
  • NATE certified
  • EPA certified
  • NBI certified - air balancing & diagnostic technician
Mitch Classen

Rob Rawlins, Comfort Consultant

Why I'm in this business:

I enjoy the challenge and the constant change that comes with working in this industry. I also enjoy serving the local community and meeting new people on a daily basis.

When I'm not working with customers, I like to spend time with my wife and two daughters. I also play golf and follow professional/college sports.

I started with a timeshare property replacing, fixing, and maintaining HVAC equipment in 1998. Since then I've worked with mechanical contractors doing service and estimates. I currently hold an EPA certifcation, NATE certification, have completed numerous industry training courses.

  • 14 years HVAC technical experience
  • NATE certified
  • EPA certified
Ralph Falardeau

Steve Gallagher, Installations Manager

Why I'm in this business:

Whatever you're doing, you might as well put your all into it and do a great job. My work is my signature & I enjoy a blue collar mindset.

I started my career as a sheetmetal apprentice 28 years ago and it grew from there.

  • NATE certified
  • EPA certified
  • NBI certified - air balancing & diagnostic technician
Dave Gaffney

Jared Gallagher, Installer & Tech

Why I'm in this business:

This is the first promising trade I got involved with after my time in the military; I get to work with my hands as well as my mind.

When I'm not on the jobsite, I enjoy the outdoors and time spent with family.

I always had some experience growing up due to my father being in this trade, these last few years at J & J enabled me to expand my knowledge as a comfort specialist in ways that benefit me and our customers. My customers get the best possible service at all times.

  • NATE certified
  • EPA certified
Rob Gallagher

JP Rossignol, Installer

Why I'm in this business:

I'm in this business because I enjoy doing work that I can be proud of. It's important to me that the customers are happy.

Most of what I know I learned from my uncle and cousin who work in the trade. I'm excited to continue learning more about the business.

  • 2 years in installations experience