Brewer Heating, Inc Our Team

Doug Brewer is the founder and owner of Brewer Heating and Cooling. For the past 30 years as the leader of Brewer Heating, Doug has given his all every day to serve the greatest customers in the world. Through the years, Doug has seen many exciting changes to the business. From losing nearly everything in a fire in the first few years of the business, to acquiring several other heating and cooling companies, to opening a second location, to seeing the next generation show interest and take action to see the business continue for decades to come, Doug has just about seen it all. That said, Doug would be the first to say he learns something new every day.

Doug feels blessed to be able to work alongside his wife, Sally, since the beginning of the business; and children, Johnny and Abby, who recently joined the company. Doug’s charitable contributions and sponsorships, for which he never asks anything in return, are too numerous to list. Doug loves spending time at the family cabin in Princeton, which part of the Brewer Heating family helped build in the early years of the company. He also loves spending time doing just about anything outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and farming in particular; and especially spending time with his family. Doug and Sally have been married for more than 25 years and have four children: Johnny, 25; Abby, 24; Rachel, 22; and Ryan, 19. Doug grew up in the Berlin area, graduated from Laconia High School in Rosendale, and has lived in Ripon since the founding of the company.

Doug Brewer is the founder and owner of Brewer Heating and Cooling. For the past 30 years as the leader of Brewer Heating, Doug has given his all every day to serve the greatest customers in the world. Through the years, Doug has seen many exciting changes to the business. From losing nearly everything in a fire in the first few years of the business, to acquiring several other heating and cooling companies, to opening a second location, to seeing the next generation show interest and take action to see the business continue for decades to come, Doug has just about seen it all. That said, Doug would be the first to say he learns something new every day.

Doug feels blessed to be able to work alongside his wife, Sally, since the beginning of the business; and children, Johnny and Abby, who recently joined the company. Doug’s charitable contributions and sponsorships, for which he never asks anything in return, are too numerous to list. Doug loves spending time at the family cabin in Princeton, which part of the Brewer Heating family helped build in the early years of the company. He also loves spending time doing just about anything outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and farming in particular; and especially spending time with his family. Doug and Sally have been married for more than 25 years and have four children: Johnny, 25; Abby, 24; Rachel, 22; and Ryan, 19. Doug grew up in the Berlin area, graduated from Laconia High School in Rosendale, and has lived in Ripon since the founding of the company.

Sally Brewer has been part of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family since the founding of the company three decades ago. She is thankful to have had the opportunity to work with Doug in the business while she raised their family over the years. Sally provides crucial administrative support in the office. Her favorite parts of working at Brewer Heating are the people she gets to work with and the growth and development she sees throughout the Brewer Heating family. Like Doug, Sally loves spending time with her family and being at the cabin. Sally grew up in Oshkosh, and has lived in Ripon since the founding of the business. Sally is a past president of the Ripon Medical Center Foundation and enjoys volunteering her time delivering meals to home-bound patients of the hospital through the Mobile Meals Program.

Excepting Doug and Sally Brewer, Mike Horzewski is the longest tenured member of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family, spending 29 wonderful years in the business. Without Mike’s unbelievably vast expertise and his unwavering dedication to the Golden Rule, Brewer Heating may not exist today. The phrase “Ask Big Mike” has become commonplace in the business as Mike is the go-to for any technical question about HVAC, electrical, or plumbing. Mike holds a degree in Electromechanical Technology, is NATE certified, holds an EPA Certification for all refrigerants, and has many other certifications that are too many to name.

Mike’s favorite part of the business is the customer family–helping customers solve the problems they have to make them more comfortable in their home, or by making a customer’s days by simply taking a few extra minutes to visit with them. He has a special place in his heart for the elderly of the area. Too often, Mike says, they are taken advantage of by contractors, and Mike works hard every day to reverse this stigma. Mike also loves how honest they are, that they take him for his word, and that they always have good advice for him. Mike has been a life-long resident of the area, currently residing in Princeton. He has been married to his wife Jolene for 32 years and has three incredible kids. Mike enjoys being outdoors as much as possible, no matter the weather.

Brian Roycraft has been part of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family for 28 years. Brian primarily specializes in residential furnace and air conditioner installations, particularly in new homes. Brian says his favorite part of what he does is working with Doug and the rest of the Brewer Heating family, of which he knows he will always be a part. Brian grew up on a family farm in Omro and still lives there today. He has been married to his wife Stacy for 26 years, and they have four children and four grandchildren. Besides spending time with his family, Brian loves smiling (though you wouldn't know it from the photo), fishing, and hunting, and takes pride in standing up for his faith, family, and country.

Mike Madison has been part of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family for 27 years. Mike has done just about everything there is to do in the industry, and currently the majority of his time is spent performing maintenance and service work on commercial equipment. Mike has taken classes in refrigeration, oil, and gas, among others. Mike enjoys meeting new people and being challenged to come up with solutions that are not always easy. As one of the more senior members, Mike loves being part of the Brewer Heating family. Mike has been married to his wife Kristina for 27 years. They have three kids and currently live in Brandon; Mike grew up just north of Eldorado. He enjoys hunting and making crafts in his spare time.

Todd Jari has been part of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family for 26 years. Todd specializes in service work and completing preventative maintenance for customers through their Brewer Heating maintenance agreements. Todd holds his EPA Certification for refrigerants, and has taken courses in general HVAC, air conditioning, electrical, oil, Rheem products, hydronics, Wardflex, and ProPress. Todd takes pride in what he does and loves getting to know customers, especially when he can come back for maintenance for years (and in some cases, decades) in a row. Todd also loves the people he works with and would be the first to say that Brewer Heating is his second family. Todd has been married to his wife Jodi for 27 years, and they have two children. Todd enjoys spending time at his family cabin, hunting, snowmobiling, motorcycling, four wheeling, and shooting pool. He grew up and still lives in Omro.

Shane Kallas has been part of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family for 23 years. Shane works mostly on new furnace, air conditioner, and boiler installations; and is an expert sheet metal fabricator. Shane is certified in air conditioning and Wardflex gas line. Shane most enjoys working with his fellow members of the Brewer Heating family. He says he also enjoys, “all the hands on things that we do and the fact that every job is a different adventure.” Shane has been married to his wife Tonya for 20 years, and they have two children. In his spare time, Shane loves boating, camping with his family, and planting and harvesting crops.

Scott Naparalla has been part of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family for 17 years. Scott currently works mostly on maintaining, servicing, and repairing HVAC equipment, but has done installation work in the past. Scott is EPA Certified, and has completed a 5 year apprenticeship to obtain his HVAC Journeyman status. Scott enjoys the variety of work he gets to perform on a daily basis. He says, “dealing with multiple styles of HVAC systems, going to different homes and establishments, and conversing with different people are all things that make it new and exciting from one day to the next.” Scott is married to his wife Justine, and they have two beautiful daughters. When Scott is not spending time with his family, he enjoys fishing and does a lot of hunting on the family farm where he grew up in Neshkoro.

Nancy Weckwerth has been part of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family for 15 years. Nancy has worked as an office associate in the HVAC industry for more than 30 years, dealing mainly with service and maintenance. Nancy was the driving force in the smooth office operations of Ripon Sheet Metal before Brewer Heating purchased the business more than 15 years ago. Nancy enjoys talking with customers, organizing, and trying to figure out ways to help others. Nancy does her best to keep up with her grandson with the various activities of her grandson, who just started high school. Nancy and her husband Randy live just outside Ripon.

Josh Schumann has been part of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family for 10 years. Josh specializes in service work and completing preventative maintenance for customers through their Brewer Heating Customer Care Maintenance Agreements. Josh completed the HVAC Apprenticeship program at NWTC in Green Bay, holds the Universal Refrigeration License, and took second place in the Wisconsin State Skills Competition for HVACR. Josh most enjoys being able to meet new people on a daily basis and working as hard as he can to solve the problems they have. Josh grew up in Oshkosh and graduated from Oshkosh West High School. He currently lives in the Town of Algoma with his wife Christine, their two sons and one daughter, and their two dogs. Josh loves spending time with his family and spending time outdoors whenever possible.

Adam Ruetten has been part of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family for almost 5 years. Adam primarily specializes in new home construction installation, mostly in Appleton and Green Bay, and furnace and air conditioner replacements. Adam loves being part of the Brewer Heating family, and enjoys the physical work and the autonomy he receives. Adam lives in Appleton with his wife Kayla, and they have a son and two daughters. Adam grew up in Markesan and enjoys gardening, hunting, fishing, reading, and spending as much time as possible with his wife and young children.

Dan Larson has been part of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family since May of 2017. Dan specializes in installation work, including furnaces, air conditioners, boilers, and commercial rooftop units. He is EPA certified and spent two years studying HVAC equipment process and repair at a technical college. Dan says, “Doug has a really good group of people employed here. The people are fun–great people to work for and with.” Dan grew up in South Dakota and moved to Fond du Lac about 15 years ago when he got married. He and his wife Amber have two boys. Dan loves being a husband and father, and enjoys camping and fishing in his spare time. Dan loves to see people smile and lighten the mood whenever he can.

Johnny Brewer joined the Brewer Heating and Cooling family in September of 2017. Johnny graduated from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in May 2017 with Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in Finance and Economics, and he is excited to bring a fresh perspective to the business. Johnny was briefly a part of the Brewer Heating family in the past when he worked in the business as a high school student during the summers, but is very excited to have rejoined the team. Determined to build a legacy for Brewer Heating, Johnny is grateful to have the opportunity to eventually transition the business into the second generation of ownership. Johnny loves being part of a team that strives to do everything possible to best serve the greatest customers in the world. Johnny grew up in Ripon and loves traveling, spending time with family and friends, and doing anything he can to grow the Kingdom of God.

Liz Banks joined the Brewer Heating and Cooling family in March of 2018. As a Customer Service Representative, Liz answers incoming calls from customers, schedules appointments, and completes many other daily tasks to help in the office. Liz enjoys being able to assist customers in any way she can, and she takes a lot of pride in treating our customer family the way we would want our families treated. Liz grew up in Markesan and now lives in Ripon with her husband, Jon, and their son Carter. Liz and Jon have been married for eight years. Liz enjoys trivia with friends, doing anything crafty, walking or biking the great trails of Ripon, spending time with friends and family, attempting to catch fish, and petting dogs.

Dylan Thielman has been part of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family since June of 2018. Dylan specializes in fixing and repairing residential furnaces and air conditioners, and completing preventative maintenance for customers through their Brewer Heating Customer Care Maintenance Agreements. Dylan most enjoys working with the other members of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family whenever he can, and loves the positive atmosphere and work environment. Dylan grew up and still lives in Wautoma, and he loves riding his motorcycle and spending time outdoors whenever possible.

Nate Chier has been part of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family since June of 2018. Nate specializes in installing new HVAC equipment, primarily residential furnaces and air conditioners. Nate has extensive service experience, so from time to time, Nate also completes preventative maintenance for customers through their Brewer Heating Customer Care Maintenance Agreements. Nate has completed his Associates Degree for HVAC Technicians from Moraine Park Technical College and also holds the refrigerant handling certificate. Nate's favorite part of working at Brewer Heating is the great Brewer Heating family he gets to work with every day. Nate has been happily married to his wife Rebekah since September 2019. Nate grew up and still lives in Berlin, and enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time.

Paul Maas joined the Brewer Heating and Cooling family in July of 2018. Paul owned and operated Berlin Heating before he sold the business to Brewer Heating in summer 2018. Paul specializes in installing new residential HVAC equipment, including furnaces, air conditioners, and boilers. Paul holds his HVAC and refrigerant certifications. As a former HVAC business owner, Paul is often able to give great advice that helps improve the ability of Brewer Heating to be the greatest we can possibly be for our amazing customer family. Paul loves the feeling of being part of a second family and having great bosses. Paul was one of 15 children and grew up on a dairy farm in Lebanon, WI. Paul currently lives in Berlin and loves fishing and hunting with his two college-aged kids, and being able to hunt out west. Paul is "single and looking for love", and Liz in our office often talks with Paul about creating a Christian Mingle account for him.

Dustin Pluim has been part of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family since April of 2019. Dustin specializes in service work and completing preventative maintenance for customers through their Brewer Heating Customer Care Maintenance Agreements. Dustin spent three years at Moraine Park Technical College learning the HVAC trade before joining the Brewer Heating and Cooling family. Dustin most enjoys meeting new people and being able to help them each day. Dustin grew up and still lives in Waupun. His family is very close knit, and they mean the world to him. Dustin and his family and friends routinely hang out together, go on vacations together, and overall are like one big family. Besides spending time with family and friends, Dustin enjoys playing video games and getting good sleep.

Will Bronkhorst joined the Brewer Heating and Cooling family in July of 2019. Will specializes in installing new furnaces and air conditioning systems for customers, and has recently been assisting Dan Kasuboski in leading the charge at one of Brewer Heating's new housing projects in the Appleton area. When Will joined the Brewer Heating and Cooling family, he had no experience in the HVAC trade, so everything he knows he has learned on the job or from our in-house training. He has made remarkable strides in just a couple short years. Will's favorite part of working at Brewer Heating is the family atmosphere, and working with such knowledgeable people who are always willing to help or teach. Will grew up in Waupun with his parents and two older sisters. Will's hobbies include hunting, fishing, and watching or going to any Wisconsin sporting event.

Matt Lemke has been part of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family since July of 2019. As a service technician, Matt troubleshoots and repairs residential and commercial HVAC equipment and completes preventative maintenance for customers through their Brewer Heating Customer Care Maintenance Agreements. Matt is NATE certified, EPA 608 certified, and Fujitsu Minisplit certified; and has completed the Lennox Vision Tech and Enertech Geothermal Trainings. Matt most enjoys the family-like atmosphere, the other members of the Brewer Heating family, and knowing that he is part of something great with a great, God-centered, family company. He also appreciates that he is always supported and that he is able to take full care of every customer. Matt grew up around the Ripon-Green Lake-Markesan-Fairwater area, and currently lives in Ripon with his girlfriend, Lyndsay. Matt enjoys pretty much anything outdoors, including hunting, camping, ATVing, fishing, golfing, biking, and traveling. He also enjoys spending time with his friends and family. Matt has always been customer-centered, believes that the customer comes first, and wants to ensure he is doing what is in the best interest of the customer when it comes to the service that is provided in the HVAC industry. Customer service and teamwork have always been Matt's highest priorities.

Alie Johnson joined the Brewer Heating and Cooling family in October of 2019. As Brewer Heating's "HVAC Concierge," Alie answers incoming customer calls and assists customers in any way she can. Alie most enjoys working with such great people who make working at Brewer Heating so much fun. Alie was born and raised in Berlin, and after living elsewhere, Alie and her husband Ross recently moved back to Berlin to raise their family. Alie and Ross have been married for five years and have one son, Jack, together. Alie enjoys spending time with her family and friends whenever she can. Alie loves hearing all of the compliments from the members of the Brewer Heating customer family who are happy with the services they receive from us.

Evan Conlon has been part of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family since May of 2020. Through Ripon High School, Evan has been able to take advantage of the Youth Apprenticeship program, which allows him time during his normal school day to gain valuable experience working in the field with other members of the Brewer Heating family. During that time, Evan has worked on furnaces, air conditioners, duct work, and even boilers. Evan enjoys working with the rest of the team and seeing the different ways certain tasks can be completed. Evan grew up in Ripon just down the road from the Brewer Heating Ripon location. In his spare time, Evan likes to snowmobile, hunt, fish, and ride his motorcycle around town.

Mike Crabtree joined the Brewer Heating and Cooling family in August of 2020. Mike specializes in installing new HVAC equipment, primarily residential furnaces and air conditioners. Mike is EPA certified and has 27 years of installation experience with all types of HVAC equipment. Mike really likes the rest of the team he works with, along with the laid back environment. Mike moved from Indiana to the area with his wife a few years ago, and now lives in Ripon. Mike enjoys fishing, bowling, and anything outdoors. Mike looks forward to coming to work each day, and finishing his work career at Brewer Heating.

Randy Weckwerth has been part of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family since August of 2020. Randy works in the shop and warehouse organizing inventory and fabricating as needed. Randy had worked for Brewer Heating in the past when Brewer Heating purchased Ripon Sheet Metal, which Randy and Nancy owned. Randy recently retired from Alliance Laundry Systems, and when Brewer Heating needed a part-time shop assistant, Randy was the perfect fit. Randy enjoys working with the rest of the team and Doug and Sally, and loves how respectful everyone is. Randy tends to his hobby farm in his spare time, which include horses, mini-donkeys, and fainting goats. Randy enjoys hunting, firearms sports, and classic/collector cars. Randy grew up in Ripon and now lives just outside Ripon with his wife Nancy.

Brendan Conlon joined the Brewer Heating and Cooling family in March of 2021. As a service-technician-in-training, Brendan will eventually be able to troubleshoot and repair residential and commercial HVAC equipment and complete preventative maintenance for customers through their Brewer Heating Customer Care Maintenance Agreements. Brendan comes from a mechanical background, and has obtained the Wisconsin ATCP-136 certification and the CFC certification. He also has certifications for Associate Diesel Service and Technical Diesel Mechanics. Brendan enjoys the Brewer Heating work environment, the people he works with, and the great learning experiences he gets each day. Brendan grew up in Ripon just down the road from the Brewer Heating Ripon location. Brendan graduated from Green Lake High School in 2011 and graduated from Fox Valley Technical College in 2013. Brendan enjoys hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, riding his motorcycle, water sports, and taking the big rig to truck shows. In his free time, Brendan loves spending time outdoors and going up north and to other new places with his family.Brantly Pollesch joined the Brewer Heating and Cooling family in November of 2020. Coming into the trade with very little experience, Brantly has learned a lot from the more senior members of the Brewer Heating family. Brantly has installed replacement furnaces and air conditioners, but has primarily focused on new construction work since he began. Brantly's favorite part of working at Brewer Heating is the welcoming nature of everyone he works with. He also loves that he gets to be a part of a great family business that treats their employees like family, too. The son of Eric and Amy Pollesch, Brantly grew up and still lives with his family in Ripon. Brantly is a proud Christian who believes in hard work and making his family proud of him.

Brendan Conlon joined the Brewer Heating and Cooling family in March of 2021. As a service-technician-in-training, Brendan will eventually be able to troubleshoot and repair residential and commercial HVAC equipment and complete preventative maintenance for customers through their Brewer Heating Customer Care Maintenance Agreements. Brendan comes from a mechanical background, and has obtained the Wisconsin ATCP-136 certification and the CFC certification. He also has certifications for Associate Diesel Service and Technical Diesel Mechanics. Brendan enjoys the Brewer Heating work environment, the people he works with, and the great learning experiences he gets each day. Brendan grew up in Ripon just down the road from the Brewer Heating Ripon location. Brendan graduated from Green Lake High School in 2011 and graduated from Fox Valley Technical College in 2013. Brendan enjoys hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, riding his motorcycle, water sports, and taking the big rig to truck shows. In his free time, Brendan loves spending time outdoors and going up north and to other new places with his family.

Ryan Forslund has been part of the Brewer Heating and Cooling family since December of 2020. Through Ripon High School, Ryan has been able to take advantage of the Youth Apprenticeship program, which allows him time during his normal school day to gain valuable experience working in the field with other members of the Brewer Heating family. During that time, Ryan has been able to see and be a part of each area of the business, including both install and service. Ryan enjoys that working at Brewer Heating brings something new and different and interesting, and he loves the feeling of having accomplished something at the end of each day. Ryan was born in Michigan and moved to the Ripon area when he was 4 years old. Ryan enjoys hunting, fishing, and being outside whenever possible.