Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted HVAC Solutions for Commercial Applications
Founded in 1955, Tom Barrow has established itself as a leading provider of HVAC solutions in the Southeast United States. Our commitment to innovation, integrity, and client-focused service has driven our growth to 11 locations and 4 stocking facilities, serving diverse sectors including data centers, healthcare, and high-tech manufacturing. With over 70 years of industry experience, our team of sales engineers and design professionals collaborates with top manufacturers to deliver customized, energy-efficient HVAC systems. We prioritize technical expertise, offering comprehensive support from product selection to installation and maintenance. Our leadership team brings decades of hands-on experience, ensuring every project benefits from proven industry knowledge.We maintain four warehouses for immediate product availability and same-day shipping, backed by a sales support team dedicated to client satisfaction. Our territory coverage spans the Southeast, ensuring localized service with national-scale capabilities. We adhere to strict ethical standards, conducting business with transparency and fairness. Our engineers specialize in advanced applications like precision cooling, air disinfection, and indoor air quality optimization. Through continuous training programs and factory-certified partnerships, we maintain technical excellence across all service offerings.
Services
HVAC Solutions
Data Center Cooling
Indoor Air Quality
Precision Cooling
Energy Efficiency
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of specialized HVAC industry experience
- Our team includes ASHRAE-certified engineers with technical product expertise
- We maintain 4 regional warehouses for immediate product availability
- Our sales professionals provide application-specific engineering support
- We operate with full transparency and ethical business practices
Services
HVAC Solutions
Tom Barrow provides comprehensive HVAC solutions for commercial applications including data centers, healthcare facilities, and manufacturing plants. Our engineers specialize in system design, energy efficiency optimization, and precision cooling requirements. With access to 100+ manufacturer product lines, we deliver customized systems that meet specific operational needs while maintaining energy efficiency standards.
Data Center Cooling
Our data center cooling solutions focus on eliminating downtime through precision temperature and humidity control systems. We implement advanced cooling technologies that minimize footprints while maximizing cooling capacity for mission-critical environments. Our engineers design systems that maintain optimal operating conditions for sensitive IT equipment across various facility sizes.
Indoor Air Quality
We implement comprehensive indoor air quality solutions including filtration systems, disinfection technologies, and ventilation optimization. Our team addresses specific contaminants through customized strategies that improve air quality in healthcare facilities, office spaces, and industrial environments while meeting regulatory requirements and enhancing occupant comfort.
Precision Cooling
Our precision cooling systems maintain exact temperature and humidity parameters for specialized environments like laboratories and manufacturing facilities. We utilize advanced technologies including variable refrigerant flow systems and dedicated cooling units to ensure consistent environmental conditions that protect sensitive equipment and processes.
Energy Efficiency
We optimize HVAC systems for energy efficiency through equipment upgrades, system retrofits, and smart control implementations. Our engineers analyze existing systems to identify efficiency improvements that reduce operational costs while maintaining performance standards across commercial and industrial applications.
People
Brent Smith
President
Brent Smith joined Tom Barrow in 1997 and has held multiple leadership roles including Executive VP and COO before becoming President. With a BSME from Virginia Tech, he maintains active memberships in ASHRAE, ASHE, and FHEA while contributing to non-profit boards.
David Braun
VP of Finance and Treasury
David Braun has served as VP of Finance since joining Tom Barrow in 1998. He holds a BBA in Accounting and Finance from Columbus State University and maintains certifications as both Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner.
John Goodin
Director of Operations
John Goodin oversees operations with extensive logistics experience from prior roles at Southeastern Freight Lines and UPS. He specializes in optimizing supply chain efficiency and managing warehouse operations across the company's four stocking facilities.
Kevin Ruegger
VP / Branch Manager, Atlanta
Kevin Ruegger leads the Atlanta branch with over 20 years of HVAC industry experience. He holds an Electrical Engineering degree from Georgia Tech and previously held leadership roles at York and Johnson Controls before joining Tom Barrow in 2019.
Jackie Laird
VP / Branch Manager, Birmingham
Jackie Laird manages the Birmingham branch with mechanical engineering expertise from Auburn University. He transitioned to Tom Barrow in 2016 after previous roles in HVAC sales engineering and brings specialized knowledge of commercial HVAC applications.
Questions
What HVAC services does Tom Barrow Company offer?
We provide complete HVAC solutions including system design, equipment sales, installation support, and maintenance services for commercial applications across the Southeast United States.
Which industries does Tom Barrow serve?
We specialize in HVAC solutions for data centers, healthcare facilities, higher education institutions, high-tech manufacturing plants, and commercial buildings throughout the Southeast region.
Do you offer emergency HVAC repair services?
While we don't provide 24/7 emergency repair services, our team offers rapid response for critical system issues during regular business hours across all service locations.
What HVAC training programs are available?
We offer manufacturer-certified training through our Atlanta and Tampa facilities, including GREE Factory Training programs for HVAC professionals and technical staff.
Do you provide energy efficiency consulting?
Our engineers offer energy efficiency assessments and recommend system upgrades to optimize HVAC performance while reducing operational costs for commercial clients.
