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05.17.23

The Real Harris: Meet Cody Sinke

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? My father has always been part of the HVAC industry. He was a small business owner, and I always helped him with service work when the opportunities were there. After my military service, I went to engineering school for HVAC and that is where I learned about BAS and had the opportunity to perform my internship for a controls company. That ...Read More
05.02.23

The Real Harris: Meet Zach Von Schneidau

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I kind of fell into the construction industry. I started with remodeling apartments and then found a construction company and started doing sales. What drew you to Harris? What makes you stay? The location first, then the people. The culture and team ...Read More
04.19.23

The Real Harris: Meet Leslie Becker

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I started as a carpenter apprentice in the Local 1977 in Las Vegas, I moved into safety on a bunch of Army Corps of Engineers projects and was recruited into HVAC and sales by my previous employer. What drew you to Harris? What makes ...Read More
04.06.23

The Real Harris: Meet Jimmy Beacham

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? By fabricating and welding on race cars at a young age and because of a relative that taught welding at our local union school. What drew you to Harris? What makes you stay? Energy of growth. I feel I can continue to make ...Read More
03.15.23

The Real Harris: Meet Gil Granados

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? It started when I worked as an IT Systems BIM Modeler in the San Luis Potosi BMW Plant, where I knew the benefits that BIM can apport to any project. I have a degree in Architecture from the Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana, and I have attended a diploma course in “Tecnologia de los edificios inteligentes y sustentables” from the IMEI/BOMA.Read More
03.01.23

The Real Harris: Meet Andrew Tranovich

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? It’s a love story. Originally, I was joining the biomedical industry, however, I wanted to work in an office walkable to getting lunch with my (now) wife. Ever since I have loved the industry culture, constant learning and opportunity for project delivery improvement. Read More
02.01.23

The Real Harris: Meet April Barrera

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? Harris is my first construction business but not my first service industry. My early career was based in the legal professional services sector; however, my first service position was at Cantel Medical’s dialysis water division. In this position, I implemented processes and workflows to streamline scheduling processes of product distribution. What drew you to Harris? What makes you stay?Read More
01.24.23

Day in the Life of a Project Manager: Ryan Sawinski

Good project management ensures that a project's goals closely align with strategic business goals. The leadership, vision, mentoring and motivation provided through the role brings out the best in a team. Project managers work on a project from pre-planning until completion. They support all phases of a project to ensure standards, budget, deadlines, communications and relationships are maintained. They juggle a lot of responsibilities for projects, but with their leadership, projects are successfully completed! Read More
01.19.23

The Real Harris: Meet Steven Eichler

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? In 2011, I received an AAS in Computer Network Management from Minneapolis Business College. I have been working in IT ever since then. I have worked on various helpdesks with a variety of companies. I have supported business from fast food chains to airport mechanic shops. What drew you to Harris? What makes you stay?Read More
01.06.23

The Real Harris: Meet Jessica Peyton

Tell us about your background. How did you get your start in the construction/service/BAS business? I started as an assistant dispatcher for a family-owned mechanical company. I was later promoted to lead dispatcher. What drew you to Harris? What makes you stay? I was impressed with the overall integrity of Harris. I saw opportunity for growth, and resources to be successful. While researching the company, I realized how important a work/life balance is ...Read More