Meet Our Team - | Heating and Airconditioning Arlington, TX

John Hightower

Electrical/HVAC Service (50 yrs)

John Hightower was born and raised in Arlington and has been a part of the local community here ever since. He has also been a part of the air conditioning and electrical service business for nearly as long. He started working summers and weekends for Hightower Service while he was a student at Arlington High School and when he was earning his industrial Arts degree from North Texas State University. John has a Class ‘A’ Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors License and Electrical Contractors License with the state of Texas. He also has a Masters Electrician License with the state. Today John has over 50 years experience in electrical, heating and air conditioning. He served on the City of Arlington Electrical Board for thirty years.

John Hightower

Electrical/HVAC Service (50 yrs)

Jerry Garcia

HVAC Service

Jerry has been working for Hightower Service since 2016, but has been installing commercial and residential A/C systems since 2006.
Jerry has a EPA Certification and is a registered Air Conditioning Technician with the State of Texas. He has several training certificates. Jerry understands the importance of customer service and works hard to deliver the best quality installation that our customers expect.
Jerry is from Abilene TX and currently lives in Grapevine

Jerry Garcia

HVAC Service

Joe Terrell

Electrical/HVAC Service (41 yrs)

Joe Terrell has worked in the electrical field since 1976. Joe started working for Hightower Service in 1979 . In 1984, Joe earned his Journeyman Electrical License followed by his Master Electrician License in 1996. Joe approaches every project with the customer in mind; he strives to provide exceptional service and to build long term relationships with customers. Joe is a lifelong resident of Arlington, TX.

Joe Terrell

Electrical/HVAC Service (41 yrs)

Mike Cudmore

Electrical/HVAC Service (35 yrs)

Mike Cudmore has been working for Hightower Service since 1984. Mike went part time to TCJC (currently TCCC) at night for 2+ years and received a HVAC Certificate of Completion while working full time during the day as a cabinetmaker to support his family. Mike started out as a service technician and is now service manager. Mike has multiple certifications in HVAC specialty training, he also has a contractor’s license with the Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulations. Mike believes the key to success is continuing education and encourages all the technicians to never stop learning. Mike has a passion for his job which translates into great customer service, many people have heard Mike say “We are in the customer service business and air conditioning is just our sideline”. Mike has been living in Arlington since 1975.

Mike Cudmore

Electrical/HVAC Service (35 yrs)

Deno Sullins

Electrical Service (17 yrs)

Deno Sullins is an electrician who has been working for the Hightower Electrical Dept. since 2003. Deno has been in the electrical trade since 2001, and has gained his Electrical license in 2004. Deno enjoys meeting people and troubleshooting electrical issues.

Deno Sullins

Electrical Service (17 yrs)

J.V Gonzalez

Electrical Service (4 yrs)

J V Gonzalez has been working for Hightower Service in the Electrical Dept. since 2016. He has been in the electrical trade for 3 years. J V is an Electrician Helper and is a registered electrician apprentice with the Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation. J V went to TCCC and is hoping to get a Wireman Electrician License soon.

J.V Gonzalez

Electrical Service (4 yrs)

Nathan Luna

Electrical Service (3 yrs)

Nate Luna has been working for Hightower Service since 2014 in the Electrical Dept. Nate likes the challenge of trouble shooting electrical problems and has a lot of pride in the customer service be provides. Nate was born in Temple, TX. and has resided in DFW for 20 years.

Nathan Luna

Electrical Service (3 yrs)

Jose Salas SR

HVAC Service (42 yrs)

Jose (Joe) Salas Sr. has been working in the HVAC industry since December 1974. Joe attended M.T.A school for HVAC in 1989 and graduated that same year. He is a registered HVAC Technician with the Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation, and is currently studying for the North American Technician Excellence Certification. Joe specializes in both residential and commercial installation. Joe really enjoys HVAC works, and he gets a lot of satisfaction seeing the job gets done right. He takes a lot of pride in the work he has done for his customers over the years. After all, he believes that making a customer happy is all that matters. Joe was born and raised in Dallas TX and went to Grand Prairie High School.

Jose Salas SR

HVAC Service (42 yrs)

Cliff Wright

HVAC Service (27 yrs)

Cliff Wright is a HVAC Technician and has been involved in all phases of the HVAC industry since 1990. Cliff holds many special training certificates and strongly believes in continuing education. He was born and raised in Central Texas and resides in Arlington, TX. Cliff prides himself in delivering the best possible customer service.

Cliff Wright

HVAC Service (27 yrs)

Kip Smith

HVAC Service (26 yrs)

Kip Smith has been in the HVAC industry since 1990. He graduated from the American Trades Institute (ATI) with multiple certificates. Apart from being a registered Certified HVAC Technician with the Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation, he also holds a North American Technician Excellence Certification and has gained other continuing education HVAC certifications. Kip enjoys meeting customer and solving any HVAC issues they may be experiencing. He has been working for Hightower Service since 2010. Kip Smith was born and raised in Arlington.

Kip Smith

HVAC Service (26 yrs)

Jeff West

HVAC Service (21 yrs)

Jeff West began his career in the HVAC industry and with Hightower in 1996. He started with HSI as a dispatcher, moved into equipment installations, then service technician. He is currently the Installation Manager. Jeff has numerous certifications, such as BPI Building Analyst Professional, NATE Certified Service Technician, CI Certified Home Performance Consultant, TDLR Certified Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician, EPA Universal Certified Technician, IMACA Certified Technician and has attended Carrier University Training for Technical and Customer Service Excellence. Jeff believes that providing the ultimate customer experience is the key to maintaining long term customer relationships.

Jeff West

HVAC Service (21 yrs)

Tim DeAngelis

HVAC Service (20 yrs)

Tim Deangelis has been dispatching at Hightower Service since 2009. He has over 20 years in customer service with 15 years being in the HVAC industry. Tim has attended several CSR training classes over years and understands how important and valuable customer’s time is. Tim will ensure that Hightower Service employees arrive at your home in a timely manner. He works hard at delivering a positive customer experience. Tim currently lives in Arlington, Texas

Tim DeAngelis

HVAC Service (20 yrs)

Eric Carson

HVAC Service (18 yrs)

Eric Carson has been working in the HVAC industry for 18 years and spent 2 of those years working for Hightower Service. Eric graduated in 1996 from Sequoia Institute in California, where Eric was raised. He received a EPA Universal Certification in 2000 and is a registered HVAC Certified Technician with the Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation. Eric has several special training certificates and is currently studying to test for North American Technician Excellence Certification (NATE). Eric works hard to provide the best customer service possible.

Eric Carson

HVAC Service (18 yrs)

Juan Esquivel

HVAC Service (16 yrs)

Juan Esquivel has worked in the HVAC industry since 2004. He started working with Hightower Service in 2008 as a lead Installer, and has since moved into Service and is now a Service Technician. Juan graduated from Lincoln Tech in 2003 were he received a HVAC certificate and a EPA Universal certificate. Juan is NATE certified and has several special training certifications. Juan takes pride in his work and the customer service he provides.

Juan Esquivel

HVAC Service (16 yrs)

James Biddlecome

HVAC Service (13 yrs)

James Biddlecome is a service technician, who has been working in the service industry since 2006. James specializes in heat pumps, air conditioners, gas furnaces and communicating equipment. He graduated from Lincoln technical institute in 2005. He has an E. P.A Universal certification and N.A.T.E license, and is recognized by the state of Texas as a certified technician and apprentice electrician. James has completed more than 40 continuing education courses and he is looking forward to this years preventive service season. James lives in Bedford Texas.

James Biddlecome

HVAC Service (13 yrs)

Ray Faz

HVAC Service (7 yrs)

Ray Faz has been a service technician for Hightower Service for 3 of the 6 years he has been in the HVAC industry. Ray graduated from Vatterott College where he received a HVAC certificate and a EPA Universal certificate. Ray has recently passed the North American Technician Excellence exam and is now NATE certified. He has several special training certifications and he likes to take advantage of continuing education whenever he can. Ray’s goal is to someday be a HVAC service manager. Ray feels the more he education he gets the better he can serve customers.

Ray Faz

HVAC Service (7 yrs)

Darrell Dale

HVAC Service (6 yrs)

Darrell Dale has been in the HVAC business for 6 years, since coming to Hightower in 2011, he started out helping install A/C and Heating systems. In 2013, Darrell was moved to the Warehouse to provide parts support for the Service and Installation Technicians. Darrell graduated from Linsey Cooper Trade School where received a HVAC Certificate and a EPA Universe Certificate. Darrell realizes the importance of the support that must be provided in order for the Techs to better service Hightower’s customers.

Darrell Dale

HVAC Service (6 yrs)

Ashton Buckner

HVAC Service (3 yrs)

Ashton Buckner has been in the HVAC industry since 2013. He graduated from Lindsey Cooper Technical School where he received his HVAC Certificate and Universal EPA Certificate. Ashton started working for Hightower Service in early 2015. He has several special training certificates including his North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Certificate. Ashton enjoys continuing education because he knows that the more he learns, the better he can serve Hightower’s customers. He is a registered certified HVAC technician with the Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Ashton currently resides in Dallas.

Ashton Buckner

HVAC Service (3 yrs)

Orbin Aryes

HVAC Service (2 yrs)

Orbin Ayres has worked for Hightower Service for 2 yrs. Orbin helps installing new A/C equipment and duct systems. He has received a EPA Certification and is a registered HVAC Technician with the TDLR. Prior to working for Hightower Service, Orbin was in retail management for 17 years. He takes pride in his work and the customer service he provides.

Orbin Aryes

HVAC Service (2 yrs)

Alex Torres

HVAC Service (1 yr)

Al Torres has been with Hightower Service for 1 year, he helps with the installation of new air conditioning and duct systems. After graduating from High School, Al attended Everest College maintaining a 3.9 GPA earning him a Certificate in HVAC. He is registered as a Certified HVAC Technician with the State of Texas, and his EPA Universal Certification. Al is currently studying to get his North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Certification. Al is very enthusiastic about learning new things and has a goal to be a lead installer for Hightower Service. He believes in doing things right which will make a customer happy.

Alex Torres

HVAC Service (1 yr)

Julio Rubio

HVAC Service

Julio Rubio is new to the HVAC industry, he has been working with Hightower Service as an installer for about a year.
Julio enjoys learning new things and has attended some of the training classes that help him provide quality installations. He understands the importance of customer service and works hard to what is right for the customer.
Julio is a registered with the State of Texas as a certified HVAC Technician, and has a Universal EPA Certification.

Julio Rubio

HVAC Service

Diana Sauceda

Customer Service (25 yrs)

Diana Sauceda is a customer service representative (CRS) who has been working at Hightower Service, Inc. since early 2016. She has been highly trained to provide exceptional customer service and has experienced working in medical offices. Diana is originally from the Rio Grande valley and has been living in Arlington since 1995.

Diana Sauceda

Customer Service (25 yrs)

Dena Glover

Customer Service (23 yrs)

Dena Glover is the Accounting Manager at Hightower Service, Inc.. She has been in the Air Conditioning / Heating business for 24 years (since 1993). Dena is responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and is a Notary. She attended The University of Texas at Arlington for Accounting.
Dena Glover lives in Arlington, Texas.

Dena Glover

Customer Service (23 yrs)

Mallory Flippo

Customer Service (12 yrs)

Mallory Flippo is a customer service representative for Hightower Service, Inc., where she completes customer invoices and much more. She began her experience in 2005 when she got her first job in the customer service industry, following her graduation from Arlington High School in 2004 and some college courses at Troy State University Montgomery and Art Institute Online. Mallory has continued to work in the customer service industry since. She has gained skills in supervision, social media directing, and most importantly, one on one communication skills with customers, just to name a few. Her goal with Hightower Service Inc., is to make sure that when customers have a question or want to schedule an appointment, she can help them have the best experience with the company as possible. Mallory currently resides in Arlington, TX.

Mallory Flippo

Customer Service (12 yrs)