Gerry Lewis

Alpha Parts Department Goes Anywhere, Any Time, to Help Customers

The Parts Department at Alpha Energy Solutions has a vital role in the overall success of the operation. That’s because most of the work done by Alpha, no matter what department, requires on-time delivery of parts that are right for the job and priced correctly. Dennis Stengel and Tracey Hayes will find any part, anywhere, as part of their customer service commitment. Tracey Hayes and Dennis Stengel oversee the loading dock at Alpha, where millions of dollars worth of equipment…

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Alpha Energy Solutions Sponsoring Cancer Screenings at Kentucky Speedway

Alpha Energy Solutions is proud to be a sponsor, along with Kentucky Speedway, of FREE Mouth and Throat Cancer Screenings during the events at Kentucky Speedway June 27-29.   The non-profit organization, A Voice for Hope, is partnering with the UK Medical Center to set up a Speedway tent. The group expects to conduct 200 screenings on Saturday at the track. The screenings are performed by cancer specialist physicians and many other medical professionals who volunteer their time to do…

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Alpha Energy Solutions Grows Again — Adding Sales Staff in Central Kentucky

Doug Dowdy is now on board to help Alpha Energy Solutions grow business in and around Lexington, Ky. Dowdy, who lives in Winchester, joined the Alpha sales team on June 10. He has an extensive background in a wide or range of business, most recently helping launch a start-up company in the indoor air quality industry. Dowdy’s track record includes consulting work with more than a dozen small businesses. At Alpha, Dowdy fills a key geographic area and will represent…

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Planning for Outages Can Reduce Downtime for Alpha Energy Solutions Customers

The horrible tornado devastation in Oklahoma has the nation’s attention as stories of sorrow and loss fill the evening news. Fortunately, this storm did not reach Alpha’s customers. But the tragedy serves as a reminder that those who are well-prepared for unforeseen events are the ones most able to recover. Alpha Energy Solutions offers a Contingency Planning Worksheet for facility managers that help assess all of the equipment operating at a facility and makes it easier to put a plan…

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Alpha Energy Solutions Making Inroads in West Virginia

Alpha Energy Solutions was a featured exhibitor at the West Virginia Association of Physical Plant Administrators’ annual conference in Flatwoods, WV, April 14-15. Scotty Holt and John Jennings greeting customers at Alpha’s booth at the WVAPPA Conference in Flatwoods, WV Alpha team members John Jennings, Scotty Holt, and Gerry Lewis were on hand to greet long-time customers and meet some new ones at the show. “We met and made some good contacts with two larger universities in the area, and…

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Tennessee Office Adds Experienced Pro in Cook

For Graham Cook, six years of semi-retirement was enough. Cook, the former president of Cook’s Mechanical in Nashville, has joined the Alpha Energy Solutions’ Tennessee office as a sales representative specializing in HVAC work. Cook’s territory will include all of east Tennessee. “I was tired of being retired,” Cook said during his orientation in Louisville in March. “I’m glad to be getting back to work and looking forward to seeing my contacts in the business.” Cook joins a rapidly growing…

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Infrared Technology Among Alpha Energy’s Electrical Upgrades

Some say that Infrared Scanning (or Thermographic Scanning) is the single most powerful technology tool in an electrician’s arsenal in the electrical industry.  It can detect hot spots or abnormal eating patterns that can lead to costly energy losses. Alpha Energy Solutions’ electrical department, led by foreman Jim Jones, uses Infrared to prevent defects that can lead to equipment failure, personal injury, or unscheduled power outages. From Wikipedia: Thermal imaging cameras detect radiation in the infrared range of the electromagnetic…

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Alpha Energy Set to Offer Coatings, Extending Equipment Life and Boosting Energy Efficiency

Alpha Energy Solutions is now offering a revolutionary coatings product to its customers to extend HVAC units’ lives and increase their energy efficiency. Russell McNeice, a national Adsil trainer from Houston, came to Louisville to demonstrate the application of the MicroGuard AD35 product at the Alpha headquarters, with Alpha sales personnel and technicians. While competitive coatings have been around for years, existing products show a 5-8 percent negative energy efficiency. “These products do not affect heat transfer due to thickness…

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Survey Shows Alpha Energy’s Emphasis on Customer Service Pays Off

There’s a prevailing theory in business that price trumps all in terms of getting business, that among all factors affecting buying decisions, price is always the most important. However, a recent survey showed that when choosing a contractor, “Low Price” was just 8th on a list of important factors listed by customers. Alpha Energy Solutions personnel attended a seminar by Frank Basednjak, a world-renowned business coach. He pointed to other factors that successful businesses excel in, from arriving at a…

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Barry Hartlage On Board to Grow Alpha Mechanical’s Electrical Division

Barry Hartlage With Barry Hartlage’s addition, Alpha Mechanical Service’s Electrical Department is gearing up for more work. Hartlage is Alpha’s new Electrical Service Manager. He spent seven years with Arrow Electric Co., where he was the Director of Business Development. Hartlage, an Indiana University graduate, began his professional career as a pipefitter helper at Independent Piping. Hartlage said he’s excited about meeting Alpha’s existing customers and calling on new ones to grow its revenue. “My goal is to get more…

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