Derek has been in the HVAC-R industry since 2012, bringing over 13 years of experience to Peach State HVAC. He graduated with honors from Johnson Controls Institute and is a certified Residential Electrical Service & Maintenance Technician through Ultimate Tech Academy. Derek holds numerous credentials, including ESCO HVAC Excellence (AC, Electrical, Light Commercial Refrigeration), EPA 608 Universal, and NCCER HVAC Levels 1 & 2.In addition to his technical expertise, Derek has years of experience designing comfort and conditioning systems for both homes and businesses. His specialties include heat load calculations, duct design, and whole-home standby generator systems. Derek is passionate about combining precision workmanship with customer-focused service to ensure every client Feels Peachy, Lives Comfy.
Derek brings over 13 years of hands-on HVAC experience to Peach State HVAC, beginning his career in 2012 and quickly establishing himself as a leader in the industry.
A proud graduate of Johnson Controls Institute (with honors) and Ultimate Tech Academy, Derek holds numerous certifications, including:
Beyond traditional troubleshooting, maintenance, and installation, Derek has extensive expertise in system design for both homes and businesses. This includes:
Derek’s philosophy is simple: combine technical excellence with genuine customer care. Every system is designed not just to run, but to deliver lasting comfort, efficiency, and reliability for Peach State HVAC clients.