Crete United has more than 4,000 employees that together serve all 50 states.

Founded in Pickerington, Ohio, in 1972 by Howard Morris Sr. as a mom-and-pop shop, Five Star has been run by the Morris family for more than 50 years.

Ron Smith touched thousands of people in the HVAC industry, ignited successful business strategies for struggling contractors, launched and sold innovative enterprises, and transformed the lives of many contractors.

“We are thrilled to partner with Columbia Home Services, and we believe this collaboration will bring significant value to our employees, customers, and community," said Anderson Air president Justin Anderson.

Patriot Services is a plumbing, heating, and air conditioning specialist in the Chattanooga area. The former owner, Terry Morrow, will continue to lead his team, and the shop will continue to operate as Patriot Services.

Tyler Paul completed both his plumbing and HVAC apprenticeships while working at BION and has joined the Train the Trainer program at the PHCC of Virginia.

Danny Reddick, president of Reddick & Sons in Manassas, Virginia, was given the award in October during the PHCC’s annual conference.

“The Paradise and Tim Ferguson teams have built amazing companies through a dedication to their employees and exceptional customer service,” said John Cerasuolo, the CEO of Leap Partners.

Under the agreement, Presidential Heating & Air Conditioning will continue to operate under its current name and branding. Southern Home Services said it’s committed to retaining all current Presidential employees.

Hamilton Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Rooter will offer comprehensive plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services to residential customers throughout the region.