About Us
AirVolt Group is an Ohio-based HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical services operator. We are not private equity and not business brokers. We are building a long-term operating group made up of skilled trades companies led by industry operators.
We partner with owners who are thinking about the next chapter.
Our goal is simple: carry forward what you’ve built — not change it for the sake of change.
We Focus On:
– Protecting your name and reputation
– Taking care of the team you’ve built
– Keeping your customers satisfied
– Giving you a clear way to transition
A business built over decades deserves to move forward under steady leadership.
Our Mission
Our mission is to protect the legacy of great skilled-trades businesses while strengthening the workforce that keeps them running.
Many HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical businesses were built over decades through hard work, strong customer relationships, and dedicated employees. As owners begin thinking about the future, one of the biggest challenges facing the industry is finding the next generation of skilled technicians and creating workplaces where good people want to stay.
AirVolt was created to address both of these challenges.
We partner with and acquire reputable HVAC and electrical service companies, with the goal of continuing what the owner built while investing in the long-term strength of the business. This includes improving training and development for technicians, providing better tools and support for employees, and building workplaces where skilled people can build lasting careers.
By focusing on workforce development, strong operations, and long-term stewardship, our goal is simple: to ensure the businesses we partner with continue serving their communities and supporting their employees for many years to come.
Leadership
Eli Sheep - Founder of Airvolt Group
Eli is the Founder and Managing Member of AirVolt Group, where he leads the company’s acquisition strategy and long-term development. Before launching AirVolt, Eli spent more than a decade helping grow companies in private equity–backed environments, leading marketing and growth initiatives that drove significant revenue expansion. He previously served as Head of Marketing at Way Interglobal and TeamDynamix and earlier helped scale Destify during its rapid growth into one of Chicago’s fastest-growing companies. Eli later entered the skilled trades to better understand the operational realities of HVAC and electrical businesses firsthand. Through that experience, he saw both the strength of the industry and the challenge many owners face as they begin thinking about succession. He founded AirVolt Group to partner with reputable HVAC and electrical companies, helping owners transition their businesses responsibly while continuing to invest in employees, training, and long-term growth.
Advisory Board
Doug Hart - Home Services CEO & Operator
Doug Hart is a seasoned CEO and operator with a strong track record of leading private equity–backed and Fortune 1000 service businesses through transformation, turnaround, and disciplined growth. He has repeatedly stabilized underperforming platforms, rebuilt leadership teams, and driven margin expansion through KPI-driven operating models, cost discipline, and strategic repositioning.
Most recently, Doug led enterprise-wide turnarounds at Right Time Group of Companies ($278M revenue) and Royal House Partners, restoring operational stability, improving profitability, and realigning strategy. Prior to that, he led the international division of Terminix Global Holdings, delivering 23% organic growth across nine countries and executing 11 acquisitions across Canada and Europe. Doug also built and scaled multiple high-growth businesses at Reliance Home Comfort, including a $115M greenfield market and seven platform acquisitions.
He holds an MBA from Dalhousie University and brings deep expertise in consumer and B2B services, M&A, integration, and performance-driven value creation.
Kevin Morris - Licensed Multi-Trade Operations & Integration Executive
Kevin Morris is a senior operating executive with over 20 years of experience scaling and integrating multi-location HVAC, electrical, and field services organizations. He currently serves as Vice President of Field Operations at Guild Garage Group, where he supports a multi-brand, multi-location services platform and partners with brand presidents and executive leadership to drive field execution, margin improvement, leadership development, and platform integration.
Previously, Mr. Morris served as Vice President and Senior Vice President at TurnPoint Services, where he helped scale operations across nearly 60 operating companies and led post-acquisition integration and operational improvement initiatives across a national footprint. He brings deep expertise in field operations, technician productivity, workforce development, and building repeatable operating playbooks to support scalable growth and long-term platform value.
Tom McGimpsey - Legal & M&A Executive
Tom McGimpsey, MBA, J.D is an experienced public company executive recognized for successfully guiding boards through challenges and driving successful M&A growth strategies. Roles include General Counsel, Head of Global M&A, CAO and interim CFO.
As a former public company general counsel, Mr. McGimpsey has successfully guided many boards on IPOs, spin-offs, acquisitions, sales, dealing with hostile acquirers, significant restructurings, accounting issues, SEC and FINRA reviews, data privacy breaches, patent infringement lawsuits, etc.
Mr. McGimpsey has advised on well over $8B in debt and equity offerings. As head of Global M&A, Mr. McGimpsey has significant deal experience that resulted in revenue growth, improved operating performance and increased share price. Mr. McGimpsey has managed more than $1.5B in M&A deals over the last 10 years.
Shaughn Simmons - CFO, Finance Executive
Shaughn Simmons, CPA, CIA is a seasoned finance executive with over 20 years of experience leading finance, accounting, and audit functions across construction, real estate, and technology-enabled businesses. He currently serves as CFO of Arlington Holdings, a privately held multi-family general contractor, and previously served as Chief Accounting Officer of Lincoln Property Company, the largest privately held commercial real estate company in the United States.
Mr. Simmons has also held senior finance leadership roles including CFO of Overhaul and Chief Audit Executive and Head of Finance Transformation at Ribbon Communications. He brings deep expertise in financial reporting, internal controls, M&A integration, treasury, and enterprise-scale finance transformation.
Steve Sousa - Electrical & Energy Services Operator
Steve Sousa, MBA, LLM, MSs, CPA, ICD.D, is a dynamic executive with over 20 years of experience driving transformative growth across energy, construction services, and technology sectors in more than 30 countries. Recently appointed President and CEO of Spark Power, Mr. Sousa brings a proven record of strategic leadership and operational excellence.
Previously, as Managing Director and Chief Commercial Officer for Quanta Canada and Valard LP—divisions of Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR)—he led strategic planning, market diversification, and corporate consolidation for the Canadian operations.
A recipient of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, Mr. Sousa has extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions, successfully negotiating contracts in excess of $1 Billion and executing growth strategies through targeted acquisitions.
Let's Talk
You’ve built a successful business over decades. If you’re thinking about a transition, let’s have a direct confidential conversation.