New Team Member – Chip Heinemann

We are very happy to introduce the newest member of the Mechanical Equipment team, Chip Heinemann.

Chip has a long history in the commercial HVAC business. He co-founded Eitel Heinemann Mechanical Services (EHMS) in 2004, where he provided strategic planning, construction HVAC sales, and conceptual engineering services.

Over the last 14 years, they built a highly skilled and qualified mechanical contracting company that served the commercial, industrial, healthcare, and institutional industries all across the greater Chicagoland area.

Prior to EHMS, Chip was a Vice President at the V.A. Smith Company for 10 years. He has a BS in Thermal and Environmental Engineering from Southern Illinois University.

While at EHMS, Chip was a frequent customer of Mechanical Equipment. When he decided to transition to the equipment sales side of the industry, it was a no-brainer to invite him to join our team.

Dennis O’Shaughnessy, Mechanical Equipment’s founder, said, “We are thrilled to have Chip join us. He knows our business and the product lines inside and out. We’ve seen his work ethic and drive as he grew his business and knew he would be a great fit with our culture. I also think he’s a tremendous asset to our customers because he can offer firsthand knowledge from the contracting / installation perspective, and consult on projects to solve “real-world” issues that often arise on projects. He brings a lot more to the table than simply selling equipment!”

“After closing my business, I wanted to do something new, while still using my strengths and knowledge of our industry. I’ve known Dennis for a very long time and when he offered me a position, I saw it as an exciting and new opportunity. It will be fun to sit on the other side of the fence as a sales representative,” Chip said. “I know the products because I bought and installed them for so many years, and I bring a unique perspective to the team from having been on the customer side. I’m an engineer and I know how the products that Mechanical Equipment represents are best applied, because I have used them myself on many, many projects in Chicagoland, without any issues! That impressed me.”

Chip will be reaching out to our customers to introduce himself soon, so please help us welcome him on board!