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The Team

Who's Who:

Rick Chowdry, President
Mike Friesen, Vice President
Gary Myers, Vice President of HVAC Ops.
Cheryl Rogers, Controller
Gary Risse, Project Manager
Martin Gatlin, Engineering and CAD Manager
Micah Risse, Special Projects
Jennifer McCoy Assistant Project Manager


Sean Paul, Estimator
Kevin Dalke, Estimator
Kevin Richardson, Field Superintendent
Bob Hackbarth, Field Superintendent
Rob Omiatek, Purchasing Manager
Frank Provost - Sales and Service Manager


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Message from the President:

The Intech Mechanical team consists of expert project management, estimating and design departments, along with our highly trained field personnel. Together, we deliver the final product to our clients in a timely and professional manner.

With this extensive experience in the marketplace, we understand the needs of our clients, from the inception of a project, all the way through commissioning and warranty. Going into projects with the client's perspective, helps us focus on meeting their requirements, just as we would want ours met.

As a mid-sized contractor, our clients benefit by working directly with one of the decision-makers, versus a lower tiered employee, who may not be as interested in the project outcome.

Richard B. Chowdry, President

Rick Chowdry has over 24 years of experience in plumbing and pipefitting (18 in project management and estimating). This includes field experience in heavy commercial projects, hospitals, university laboratory, office buildings, etc. He has extensive knowledge of plumbing, hydronic and medical gas systems, and experience with fuel systems. His administration and management experience includes estimating, project management, design build work at the conceptual phase, design, drafting, pricing and management through completion. As Founder and President of Intech Mechanical, Rick is a hands-on leader who oversees company operations, utilizing these years of experience. Rick’s leadership, communication and people skills are why he is able to develop strong relationships with General Contractors and Owners, as well as the growing team that is Intech Mechanical.

Certifications:
PIPE Journeyman Plumber, Sacramento City Journeyman Plumber, Certified Brazer,
Certified Medical Gas Installer, California Contractors License #672404 - Intech Mechanical, (including classifications C-4 Boiler & Steam Installation, C-2- HVAC, C-36 Plumbing)

Mike Friesen, Vice President

Mike Friesen brings over 20 years of Senior Project Management experience in commercial and industrial HVAC to Intech Mechanical.

Facilities Project Experience: Data & communications, technical manufacturing, commercial office, schools, medical, Public Works, Air Force bases (McClellan, Beale and Travis), Sacramento Army Depot, Aerojet and Gencorp. He’s worked in mechanical project management, estimating, field engineering, Superintendent for plumbing and piping design build, field & shop metal fabrication, and Heavy Commercial Construction Practices.

Mike honed his skills with Air Systems of Sacramento, Perryman Mechanical, Foley-PMI, Inc. and Wismer & Becker/Guy F. Atkinson, Inc. The year Mike joined Intech Mechanical was the same year that they became the company to watch.

Gary Myers, Vice President of HVAC Operations

Gary Myers brings 22 years of corporate and HVAC project management experience to our firm. His career started in the late 1980s with Western Air and Refrigeration where he was the project manager for numerous HVAC projects in southern California. In 1996 he joined Airco Mechanical in Sacramento and was Vice President of Construction until 2009 when he joined Intech.

His specific project experience includes hospital projects for Sutter Health and Kaiser along with laboratories at UC Davis and other projects that span the spectrum of complexity and range from plan/spec to design build. His strong leadership and extensive HVAC experience complement the strengths of the rest of the team producing a group with expertise across the gamut of HVAC, plumbing and piping.

Cheryl Rogers, Controller

Cheryl Rogers joined the team with over 20 years of business operations expertise within the construction industry, as Controller, Assistant Controller and Business Manager. She knows how to build a business from its initial conception, to a thriving firm.

Cheryl is a key staff member – with her contract negotiating skills; having worked with clients in financial, legal and government entities, as well as her analytical skills for complex accounting, project and procedural analysis. Cheryl is an integral part of Intech Mechanical’s operations, and an Alumni of California State University, Sacramento.

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Garry Risse, Project Manager

Gary joined Intech Mechanical in 2011 after devoting 35 years to a family mechanical contracting business.  During those years he held many positions from delivery person to Vice President.  He brings many skills to Intech including estimating, project management and detailing.  His most notable characteristics are his integrity and attention to detail not only while estimating but especially during planning and construction.  His commitment to working with excellence and integrity make him a valued asset to the firm.

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Martin Gatlin, Engineering and CAD Manager

Marty has 18 years of plumbing and piping installation experience, highlighted by his expertise in process piping, labs, schools, hospitals, prisons, etc. His career began in 1989, and he came to Intech in 2000. Initially, he was one of our Field Foremen. We began to rely on him for our most complicated and/or largest projects.

Since 2006 Marty has been one of our Project Managers – his leadership, problem solving skills and calm demeanor have proven to be an invaluable addition to our team, and a great influence on our customer service approach.

Micah Risse, Special Projects

Micah comes to Intech with 12 years of experience from another commercial mechanical & plumbing company. Growing up in the trades has provided him with a high level of project and customer understanding. He prides himself on building and maintaining relationships with the client while protecting Intech’s interest.

His background is very diverse with experience in many parts of our business including: Project Management, field installations, purchasing, tool management, deliveries, and service. His upbeat attitude and willingness to learn and try new things makes him a great addition to the Intech team!

Jennifer McCoy Assistant Project Manager

Jennifer started her career in 2000 working for a general contracting firm whose primary focus was school and public works projects. In that time her duties ranged from assisting in estimating, bids and take offs, to project engineering and field coordination.

She joined Intech in 2004 where she began as a contract administrator with assistance in payroll and human resources. In 2007 she was promoted to assistant project manager where her attention to detail and experience has proven extremely valuable. In addition, she is currently in charge of managing all special projects.

Sean Paul, Estimator

Sean joined Intech Mechanical in 1996 as a delivery driver and then became our first Purchasing Manager. After three years, he was trained in Autocad, design and estimating, and progressed into doing all of our design build projects, as well as estimating.

Sean is currently our primary Estimator and his work ethic and attention to detail make him one of Intech’s most valuable assets.

Kevin Dalke, Estimator

Kevin came to Intech with over 13 years of industry expertise. The type of projects he has worked on includes office buildings, hotels, mixed use, super markets, apartments, and medical facilities.

He holds an A.A. and construction management certificate from Consumnes River College. Kevin is our primary dry side HVAC estimator.

Kevin Richardson, Field Superintendent

Kevin brings 25 years of experience in the plumbing and pipe fitting trade. He joined Intech Mechanical in 1999 as a job Foreman.

Since that time he has supervised various projects including schools, jails, medical facilities, laboratories, waste water treatment plants, and high rise lofts. In 2008 he was promoted to the role of field superintendent where he could bring his experience and expertise to the entirety of the field operations.

Bob Hackbarth, Field Superintendent

Bob has 28 years of HVAC experience that includes shop fabrication, welding, field installation, detailing, project coordination as well as being the foreman on many projects.

His list of projects includes hospitals, laboratories, schools, factories, office buildings, retail and LEED certified buildings. He came to Intech in 2010 and has become a great asset to the HVAC dry side of the company.

Rob Omiatek, Purchasing Manager

In 1990 Rob began his career in the industry, working for a plumbing wholesale supply company. He started with warehouse duties and deliveries, and later transitioned to inside sales, gaining valuable knowledge about material procurement and pricing structures. In 1996 Rob moved on to handling procurement for a large plumbing and mechanical contractor, and in 2002 joined the Intech team, where he now oversees our procurement, as well as warehouse operations.

Frank Provost - Sales and Service Manager

Frank began in the HVAC business twenty years ago as a shop helper with a local company.  Hardworking and eager to learn he quickly moved up the ladder earning the trust and respect of both clientele and peers alike. A solid twelve years in the service field coupled with an impeccable reputation gave him the experience needed to make the leap into sales.

His service knowledge, team attitude and penchant for always doing what is best for his clients has been reflected in the numerous service awards he has received. It is this integrity and dedication to customer service that have brought him to Intech Mechanical as both our Sales and Service Manager.  Frank's reputation and work ethic align perfectly with Intech Mechanical's principals of business and as such have created a team that we are very proud of.

Acknowledgements from Rick:

“In the early days of the company, the initial load for getting things done fell upon a small group of people. Everyone had to 'wear multiple hats‘, and learn to do things they hadn’t done before. The hours were long, the conditions were tough, and a few folks really made all the difference.”

Special Thanks to:

Julie Chowdry: “You stepped up to the payroll and accounting needs, and for nine years kept us in line and going forward. We would never have made it through some of the hard times without your strength and perspective.”

Chris Mitchell: “You were the first addition to the company. Those days we worked on bids late at night, and put pipe together during the day. Your integrity and honesty are your greatest assets, and are unmatched by anyone I know.”

Sean Paul: “You joined the group about a year into it. You've done everything from making deliveries in broken down trucks, to project management. You worked those late hours and we both know everything gets ‘funny’ at about 3:00AM, when you're doing project estimates.”

Kathi Gildone: “You joined the group in the first year as well. Relieving Julie of the AP duties is what enabled us to grow, and we continue to grow. You're a great source of perspective and support to all of us.”