Brian Lithway
President
Brian is the President and Owner of BDL Heating & Cooling. With over 35-years of experience in residential home construction and 25-years of HVAC experience, Brian has a deep knowledge of the industry. Brian graduated from the New England Institute of Technology in 1992 and holds a Master Sheet Metal License, Refrigeration Technician License, EPA 608 Universal Certification and OSHA 10 Certification. Brian is also NATE Certified in Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Service and Installation and City Multi Certified.
Josh Wietecha
Director of Operations
Josh joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2010 and has worked both in the field and as a business manager. Josh is responsible for management of day-to-day operations, finances and business development. Josh graduated magna cum laude from Worcester State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. Josh holds a MA State Sheet Metal License, EPA 608 Universal Certification, NFPA Hot Work Safety Certification and is City Multi Certified.
Steve Worthington
Install Manager
After graduating from the Bay State School of Technology with a degree in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technology, Steve joined BDL Heating & Cooling in February of 2007 as an Installation Technician. Steve was quickly promoted to Install Supervisor in 2008 and Install Manager in 2017. Steve holds a Master Sheet Metal License, EPA 608 Universal Certification, OSHA 10 Certification and is Mitsubishi M & P Series Certified; City Multi Certified.
Steve [Rob] Robinson
Service Manager
Rob joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2015 as a Service Technician with experience in both HVAC service and installation. Rob was promoted to Service Manager in 2017. Rob holds a MA State Sheet Metal License, is EPA 608 Certified, OSHA 10 certified, A/C Check Certified, Mitsubishi M & P Series Certified and graduated from Tri-County RVTHS’s HVAC program; City Multi Certified.
Andrew MulCahy
Plumbing Manager
Andrew joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2018 after owning his own HVAC and plumbing business. Andrew holds a Master Plumbers License, Refrigeration Technician License, OSHA 10 Certification, Viessmann dealer certification and Naiven dealer certification. Andrew also graduated from Tri-County RVTHS’S HVAC program and Master’s Plumbing and Gas School’s plumbing program.
Sean Bernier
Installation Supervisor- Crew #1
After graduating from the New England Institute of Technology with a degree in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technology, Sean joined BDL Heating & Cooling in March of 2008. Sean holds a Journeyman Unrestricted (J-1) Sheet Metal License, EPA 608 Universal Certification and OSHA 10 Certification.
Andrew MacKinnon
Installation Supervisor- Crew #2
Andrew joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2013 after working as an Installation Technician for another local HVAC company. Andrew holds a MA State Sheet Metal License, EPA 608 Universal Certification, OSHA 10 Certification and Mitsubishi M & P Series Certification. Andrew is also NATE certified in Air Conditioning Installation, City Multi Certified and Heat Pump Installation and received a technical education at the Peterson School.
Nathan Parenteau
Installation Supervisor- Crew #3
Nathan joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2016 with six years of previous HVAC installation experience. Nathan holds a MA State Sheet Metal License, is EPA Certified, OSHA 10 Certified and graduated from Tri-County RVTHS’s HVAC program.
Dan Dailey
Installation Supervisor- Crew #4
Dan joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2013 as an Installation Technician after graduating from the RETS Institute of Technology. Dan is EPA 608 Certified, OSHA 10 Certified and NATE Certified in Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Installation.
Steven Lithway
Installation Supervisor Crew #6
Steven has been working for BDL Heating & Cooling since 2011 on a part-time basis. Steven joined BDL full-time after graduating from the New England Institute of Technology with a Degree in Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology. Steven holds a MA State Sheet Metal License, EPA 608 Universal Certification and OSHA 10 Certification.
Installation Technician
Alan joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2019 after obtaining his education in refrigeration and air conditioning technology at MTTI Technical Institute. Since then, Alan has worked installing systems for our customers. During that time, he has also continued his education in sheet metal at the Gould Construction Institute. Alan holds a Massachusetts State Sheet Metal License, EPA 608 Universal Certification, NFPA Hot Works Certification and OSHA 10 Certification. He is also Mitsubishi M & P Series and Mitsubishi City Multi Certified.
Nick Henault
Installation Technician
Nick joined BDL Heating & Cooling after working for another HVAC company as an Installation Technician for five years. Nick graduated from Tri-County RVTHS’s HVAC program and has his EPA 608 Universal Certification, MA Apprentice Plumbers License and OSHA 10 Certification.
Eric Boissoneault
Installation Supervisor Crew #8 & Service Technician
Eric joined BDL Heating & Cooling, Inc. as a service apprentice while attending Tri-County RVTHS. After graduation in 2018, Eric continued to grow in his role and was eventually promoted to a Service Technician position. Eric holds an EPA 608 Universal Certification and OSHA 10 Certification.
Jaren Reis
Installation Technician
Jaren joined BDL Heating & Cooling after working for the union and attending MTTI’s HVAC program. Jaren has his EPA 608 Universal Certification, OSHA 10 Certification and RI PJF Natural Gas and Oil Heat Licenses.
Zachary Egan
Installation Technician
Zack joined BDL Heating & Cooling after serving overseas in the military and attending MTTI’s HVAC program. Zack has his EPA 608 Universal Certification, OSHA 10 Certification and RI PJF Natural Gas and Oil Heat Licenses.
Luis Torres-Medina
Service Apprentice
Luis joined BDL Heating & Cooling while taking night classes at MTTI. Luis has his EPA 608 Universal Certification, OSHA 10 Certification and RI PJF Natural Gas and Oil Heat Licenses.
Carlos Lopez
Installation Technician
Carlos joined BDL Heating & Cooling after working for a local propane company. Carlos graduated from MTTI’s HVAC program. Carlos has his EPA 608 Universal Certification, OSHA 10 Certification and RI PJF Natural Gas and Oil Heat Licenses.
Dave Coullahan
Service Technician
Dave joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2017 with eight years of previous HVAC service experience and a technical education from Porter & Chester Institute. Dave holds a Massachusetts State Oil Burner Certificate, is EPA 608 Certified, A/C Check Certified and Mitsubishi M & P Series Certified.
Nick MacKinnon
Service Technician
Nick is BDL’s longest standing employee. After graduating from the Bay State School of Technology with a degree in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Technology, Nick joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2004 as a Service Technician. Nick is EPA 608 Certified, OSHA 10 Certified and A/C Check Certified
Max Ribeiro
Service Technician
Max joined BDL Heating & Cooling as a co-op student through Tri-County RVTHS. After graduating at the top of his class, Max joined BDL Heating & Cooling full time. Max holds an EPA 608 Universal Certification and is Mitsubishi M & P Series Certified; City Multi Certified.
Joan Lithway
Co-owner
When the business started in 2001, Joan worked alongside Brian as the only office employee at BDL. As the business grew, she continued to manage office operations. In 2013, she retired from the office but is still actively involved in the business coordinating all company events, including our summer party and Christmas party.
Denise Bussiere
Accounts Payable
Denise joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2013 as a part-time Administrative Assistant. As the business has grown, Denise has taken on a full-time role handling all accounts payable and participating in the supervision of our accounts receivable department.
Matthew Keogh
Accounts Receivable / Operations Associate
Matthew Keogh joined BDL Heating & Cooling in 2017 after studying mathematics at Bridgewater State University and Clemson University. Matthew oversees accounts receivable, technical development, and the maintenance program.
Shanelle Sanzi
Administrative Assistant / Human Resources Specialist
Shanelle started at BDL Heating & Cooling in 2014 after previously working in human resources and recruiting. Shanelle is responsible for customer service, warranty registration and filing of customer rebates. She also is a human resources specialist, helping BDL employees with benefits and other HR related needs.
Administrative Assistant / Accounts Payable
Kendra joined BDL Heating & Cooling after working for Santander Bank for six years as a Operations/Branch Manager. She is responsible for customer service, dispatching/scheduling and various other administrative duties. Kendra also handles accounts payable for our sister company, Priority One Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Administrative Assistant / Permitting Specialist
Rachel joined BDL Heating & Cooling, Inc. in 2021 as an administrative assistant – permitting specialist. Rachel is responsible for customer service, dispatching/scheduling and various other administrative duties. Rachel also pulls permits and coordinates inspections with customers and local building departments.
Gary Fortin
Manager, Rhode Island
Gary joined BDL Heating & Cooling, Inc. after 30+ years of working for the utility company as a gas service technician. Gary holds a Rhode Island Master Mechanical License.
Randy Lithway
Facilities Manager
Randy works part-time at BDL Heating & Cooling as a facilities manager. Randy is responsible for our metal recycling program, breaking down all systems removed from customers home to recycle the metal and safely dispose of all non-recyclable material.