Rich Wetchler

Rich Wetchler is the Owner and Chief Growth Officer of Impact Service Group, a National HVAC Facilities Management firm located in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Rich has been around the HVAC facility management business for his entire life as his father was an integral part of the success of Sure Air Ltd., the pioneers of National HVAC service management for multi-location properties. Rich graduated Oneonta University in 1989 with a Financial Management degree. After 9 months working in the accounting world, Rich threw away his pencils and calculator and started his first job in the facility management field as a District Manager with Sure Air. Throughout his 11 years with the company, Rich continued to expand upon his HVAC technical expertise and learn the different aspects of the business. Working his way through various positions within the company, Rich was ultimately promoted to Director of Customer Relations. After Sure Air, he and Mark Benson (lifelong friend and work colleague) together opened Impact Service Group in 2002 with a sole focus on commercial HVAC management. For the past 23 years, with Mark focused on building the contractor network and Rich growing and managing the customer base and operations, the business has thrived. Even after 23 years, Rich and Mark are still best friends most of the time!