Allied Cooling & Heating LLC
HVAC · Venice, Sarasota County · Founded 2009 by Troy Thomas
About the company
Venice-based residential air conditioning and heating contractor owned by Troy Thomas, serving the Venice and south Sarasota County market for roughly ten years before its sale to a larger Sarasota operator.
Ownership history
- Acquisition Badger Bob's Services, Inc.
What changed after the sale
Badger Bob's said all Allied employees were retained and that Troy Thomas would continue doing field work and serve in an advisory role. Badger Bob's general manager Rich Kesteloot said the Allied team 'has earned a reputation for quality service and fits the Badger Bob's culture of hard work, integrity and commitment.' Terms were not disclosed. The Allied brand was absorbed into Badger Bob's Services.
Only sourced observations are listed. Customers and employees can add what they saw.
Who really profits
Money paid to Allied Cooling & Heating LLC now flows to Badger Bob's Services, Inc. (Sarasota, FL). Locally owned Sarasota HVAC, plumbing, electrical and appliance services company that has operated in the region for more than 30 years, owned by Bob Burg. Unusually for the period it was a local buyer rather than a seller, acquiring Venice-based Allied Cooling & Heating in April 2019 to extend into south Sarasota County while retaining all of the acquired company's employees.
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Frequently asked
Who owns Allied Cooling & Heating LLC?
Allied Cooling & Heating LLC is owned by Badger Bob's Services, Inc., a strategic contractor headquartered in Sarasota, FL. The sale was announced April 17, 2019; the original brand was retired.
Is Allied Cooling & Heating LLC private equity owned?
Allied Cooling & Heating LLC was acquired by Badger Bob's Services, Inc., which we classify as strategic contractor rather than a private-equity platform, based on the sources listed below.
Is Allied Cooling & Heating LLC locally owned?
Not in the sense most homeowners mean. Control sits with Badger Bob's Services, Inc. in Sarasota, FL.
When was Allied Cooling & Heating LLC sold?
April 17, 2019 (announcement date).
Did Allied Cooling & Heating LLC change its name after the sale?
Yes — the brand was retired or merged (see notes and sources).
Sources Reported — credible press
- Business Observer (2019-04-17) — news. Names Bob Burg, Mark Theiler, Keith Martin, Rich Kesteloot, Troy Thomas; employee retention; terms undisclosed
- Sarasota Magazine (2019-04-01) — news. Local coverage of the same deal
- PRLog / Badger Bob's Services (2019-04-01) — press release. Company-issued release
Researcher notes: Founded year derived from the Business Observer statement that Allied had 'served the community for 10 years' as of April 2019 — approximate, not a filed incorporation date.
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