History
In 1958, Marina Mechanical was founded in San Leandro by Robert Hussey and named W/C Sheet Metal & Furnace Co. In 1964, BART construction relocated WC Sheet Metal from Parrot Street to Marina Blvd. It was during this move that Mr. Hussey decided to change the name of the company to Marina Heating and Air Conditioning.
As the popularity and need for air conditioning grew, Marina Heating and Air Conditioning built a solid reputation for installing high quality comfort systems in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Then, in 1971, Jim Hussey (Bob’s son) joined the firm to promote Marina’s growing service department. After leading Marina’s service department for several years, Jim Hussey founded a Controls Group.
In 1993 Bay Point Control, Inc. and Marina Heating and Air Conditioning merged creating the dba Marina Mechanical.
On November 1, 2015 the Board of Directors adopted an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and in September 2020 the organization became 99% employee owned. Now employees create an ownership culture and share in the company’s success.
Meet The Team
Sheri Learmonth
Started at Marina
Returned in 2018
Title
CEO
Specialties/Skill/Software
Over 25 years of Construction Finance and Operations experience
Sheri Learmonth
CEO
Carl Koos
Started at Marina
1983
Title
President of Construction
Specialties/Skill/Software
He is knowledgeable in every aspect of a project to including piping, controls, and sheet metal. His management knowledge and skills lend to efficient and cost effective methods that result in a well-run project.
Years worked for HVAC ind
Over 25 years of experience in HVAC and architectural sheet metal projects with Marina Mechanical
Strengths within Marina
Carl's strength is in the design / assist arena. He can think on his feet and has an amazing ability to find effective solutions to on site challenges while holding to the schedule.
Carl Koos
President Of Construction
Denny Mann
Started at Marina
1982
Title
President of Service
Specialties/Skill/Software
Denny has a deep understanding of our Total Environmental Asset Management (T.EA.M.) approach to system maintenance.
Years worked for HVAC ind
35 years of experience in HVAC control, service, and maintenance.
Strengths within Marina
Denny has a deep understanding of our Total Environmental Asset Management (T.EA.M.) approach to system maintenance. Our goal is to view systems as an asset and use preventative maintenance to maximize asset life, efficiency, and performance measured as a return on investment.
Personal Interests
Through operations managers, dispatchers, and skilled technicians, Denny oversees building automation, system maintenance, emergency service, and technician training.
Denny Mann
President Of Service
Construction
Robert Jackson
Started at Marina
2006
Title
Director of Construction
Specialties/Skill/Software
Hospital Retrofit Commercial TI's & Assist Sales Staff with Estimation
Years worked for HVAC ind
28 years
Strengths within Marina
Ability to relate to our core customer base Field staff & management Maintain in good standing relationship with customers Ability to relate to the field installers due to 10 years field. Team player with customer,related to the sales staff
Personal Interests
Family get together, Football, Basketball
Family
Proud family man
Robert Jackson
Director of Construction
Justin Libay
Started at Marina
2016
Title
CEM
Justin Libay
CEM
Benjamin D. Balleza Jr.
Started at Marina
2012
Title
Sales Engineer
Specialties/Skill/Software
Autocad, Energy Pro, Oracle, Agile, Quickpen, Quote Express, Salesforce, Lotus Notes
Years worked for HVAC ind
Since 1998
Strengths within Marina
Develop and sustain business relations with top General Contractors across 9 counties of the Bay Area
Personal Interests
CYO Head Coach volleyball and basketball
Family
lives in SF with wife and 3 kids
Benjamin D. Balleza Jr.
Sales Engineer
Jamie Wallace
Started at Marina
2000
Title
Project Coordinator
Years worked for HVAC ind
Since 1993
Strengths within Marina
Supports construction staff begining with the bid process and when awarded a project following through with all aspects of the project from start to finish.
Jamie Wallace
Project Coordinator
Michelle Caldwell
Started at Marina
2017
Title
Administrative Assistant
Michelle Caldwell
Administrative Assistant
Scott Walling
Started at Marina
2018
Title
Project Manager
Scott Walling
Project Manager
Mark Hardeman
Started at Marina
2008
Title
Sales Engineer
Specialties/Skill/Software
HVAC Design, Budgets, Architectural sheet material
Years worked for HVAC ind
33 years
Strengths within Marina
HVAC Design, HVAC ASM estimating, Budgets
Family
Mark's father owned a HVAC construction company in San Francisco. He was born into the HVAC industry. HVAC is in his blood.
Mark Hardeman
Sales Engineer
Chris Scott
ASM Estimator & Project Manager
Donavan Ely
Started at Marina
2003
Title
Senior Estimator/Senior 3-D CAD Specilaist
Specialties/Skill/Software
TSI - EST MEP 2013, Auto CAD, Adobe
Years worked for HVAC ind
17+
Strengths within Marina
Esimating, duct
Personal Interests
Jujitsu - Kajukenbo / Coach H.S Wrestling / Hang out with my kids
Family
Wife, 20 year stepson, 4 year son, new born son
Donavan Ely
Senior Estimator/Senior 3-D CAD Specialist
Kim Pham
Started at Marina
1997
Title
Resident AutoCAD/3-D Designer
Specialties/Skill/Software
AutoCAD, FAB MEP CAD, MS Office, Photoshop
Years worked for HVAC ind
16 years
Strengths within Marina
Auto CAD
Personal Interests
Photography / Camping / Travel
Family
Married - 2 Kids (Boy & Girl)
Kim Pham
Resident AutoCAD/3-D Designer
Brandon Storck
Started at Marina
2013
Title
Estimator/3-D CAD Specialist
Specialties/Skill/Software
Take-offs / Excel / CAD EST / Pricing
Years worked for HVAC ind
Since 1999
Strengths within Marina
Experience /Communication / Organization
Personal Interests
Sports, barbeques, music, friends, work
Brandon Storck
Estimator/3-D CAD Specialist
Started at Marina
Title
Project Manager
Derek Archuleta
Project Manager
Service
Denny Mann
Started at Marina
1983
Title
Operations Manager
Specialties/Skill/Software
Robyn has experience in all aspects of commercial HVAC/R service. From dispatching and purchasing to logistics, risk management and labor management she has met the needs of each discipline with an eye toward meeting the needs of our service and maintenance clients.
Strengths within Marina
In addition to her responsibilities managing our day to day service operation, Robyn is also a key part of our benchmarking and retrocommissioning effort.
Robyn Mann
Operations Manager
Ted Hussey
Started at Marina
2007
Title
Account Executive
Specialties/Skill/Software
Maintenance/Small Project Sales
Years worked for HVAC ind
21
Strengths within Marina
Custom designed maintenance programs, California/San Francisco compliant building benchmarking, energy services and time of day usage analysis
Personal Interests
Family, all sports with a special interest in golf, wine tasting and an occasional cigar
Family
Married with 2 sons, 1 daughter, 2 grand kids (waiting for more)
Ted Hussey
Account Executive
J
Started at Marina
Title
Account Executive
Account Executive
Denise Nelson
Started at Marina
2003
Title
Service Coordinator
Years worked for HVAC ind
Since 2003
Strengths within Marina
Customer Service
Personal Interests
Camping, Hiking, Fishing
Denise Nelson
Service Coordinator
Lori Jacob
Lori joined the Marina Mechanical team in May 2021. You can find her in the Service Department where she does billing and collections. She is passionate about accounting and has been doing it for more than 30 years. Lori is easy going and when not at the office she enjoys working on small projects around the house, hanging out with family, taking her dog for a walk or working out to Zumba.
Lori Jacob
Service Billing/Collection Specialist
Denise Rocha
Service Contracts Admin
Accounting
Rhonda Scott
Started at Marina
2003
Title at Marina
Controller/Accounting
Specialties/Skill/Software
She supervises and performs compilation and review of purchasing, job cost, accounts payable, accounts recievable, payroll, tax reporting, and risk management. Extensive knowledge of GAAP
Years worked for HVAC ind
17
Strengths within Marina
She maintains her human resource and union/labor contract expertise through continual training and education.
Rhonda Scott
Controller/Accounting
Kristine Lo
Started at Marina
2014
Title at Marina
Accounting
Specialties/Skill/Software
AR/AP/GL/Payroll
Years worked for HVAC ind
Since 1997
Strengths within Marina
Tremendous professional experience in construction accounting,
Kristine Lo
Accounting
Emma Cunana
Accounts Payable
Started at Marina
Title
Payroll Administrator
Ceyda Ozarslan
Payroll Administrator
Custom Metal Products
Mike Martin
Started at Marina
October 31, 2022
Title
Custom Metal Products
Mike Martin
Wet Side
Kurt Pederson
Project Manager
Safety
Michael Granzow
Started at Marina
December 12, 2022
Title
Safety Coordinator