Meet the Team

Randy is the owner of Schaal Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling and has been in the HVAC industry for over 10 years. His favorite part of the job is working with his employees and customers and meeting new people. His goal is to make sure his employees and customers are happy. In his spare time, he enjoys boating & spending time with his family.

Phillip has been in the HVAC industry for 12 years and the last 5 of them have been with Schaal. His favorite part of his job is the CULTURE we’re creating. Where our employees hold each other ACCOUNTABLE to SERVE our clients with integrity and ASPIRING to be LEADERS in our industry and community. In his spare time, he loves to spend time with his wife and 3 kids. He loves to golf. He also coaches his son’s soccer team!

Adam has a diverse background of management and sales experience. He enjoys being able to support his Schaal family every day. When Adam isn't working, he is committed to going to the gym every day, spending time with his family, and supporting his children in their activities.

Victoria has been in the industry for 3 years, all of which have been spent with Schaal. She loves that every day is something new, so it keeps her on her toes! Victoria loves spending time with her family. Her girls keep her very busy, and it is always an adventure! She also enjoys playing recreational sports and spending time outdoors.

Justin has been with the Schaal team for 4 years. He loves helping his teammates do their job more effectively and efficiently. Justin is a proud father of 3 and has been married for 10 years. He volunteers for his church and loves to spend his free time with his family. He has a degree in business finance from Iowa State University.

Joe worked in the trades as an accountant for three and a half years before making the move to a warehouse role. He likes that his position keeps him physically active and allows him to interact with all of his coworkers from the office and the field. When Joe isn’t working he enjoys playing video games and table top games.

Dave has been working as a warehouse associate in the HVAC industry for over 35 years. He is a tremendous asset to the team with his extensive knowledge of parts, equipment, and desire to maintain a clean and organized shop. Outside of work, Dave spends time with his family, especially his grandkids, making sure to attend as many of their sporting events & activities as possible. In his free time, he makes wooden flags and other woodworking items and is a Green Bay Packers fan.

Jamie is our longest running employee at 33 years with Schaal and over 50 years in the industry! He loves helping others and being a part of the Schaal team and culture. Jamie is very involved with the Boys Scouts. He is an Eagle Board Chairman and an Eagle Coach. Jamie likes to canoe and has floated the Big Salmon River in the Yukon Territories and paddled many lakes in the Boundery Waters Wilderness Canoe Area.

Mallory has over 5 years of customer service experience, and her associate’s degree in marketing. She loves helping our customers, taking on marketing projects, and being part of the Schaal family. Outside of work, you can find her spending time with family and friends and camping.

Ryan enjoys helping people fully understand their heating & cooling system while providing customers with options to maximize their comfort and save money while doing so. He has been in the industry for over 10 years and has done a wide range of things from answering phones to inventory to plumbing, heating, and cooling technician. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys spending time with Dana, his wife, and their dogs. He is also involved in many ministries with his church, enjoys fishing, hunting, and watching football.

Joe has been with Schaal for 2 years and has been in the HVAC industry for over 5 years.  The best part of his day is getting to help customers with their heating and cooling needs. Outside of work, Joe enjoys time with his family and getting outside to hunt and fish.

Chris has been in the HVAC industry for almost 10 years. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, hunting and fishing. He is also an avid golfer, and once he shot a hole in one!

Chaz enjoys working directly with customers and helping them with their HVAC needs. He loves learning something new while out in the field. When he's not at work, he's at home spending time with his wife or in his shop woodworking.

Jesse has been working in the HVAC industry for over 3 years, and he enjoys helping clients learn more about their HVAC systems. You can find Jesse hiking, bowling, fishing, and spending time with his children. A fun fact about Jesse is that he is originally from Maine!

Vern enjoys getting to know his customers while being able to help them with their heating and cooling questions and needs. When he is not working, he loves to spend time with his family, have game nights, and watch football.

Melissa has worked in the customer service industry for 15+ years and enjoys being able to connect with customers and building those long-lasting customer relationships. Outside of work, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family and friends, fishing, sewing, and gardening.

Amy has worked in the customer service industry for over two decades! The best part of her day is when she is able to help clients improve their home systems. Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and being outdoors.

Todd has been in the HVAC industry for 8 years. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, doing home renovations, and spending time with his two sons.

Benton has 6 years of experience in the HVAC industry. He has been part of the Schaal family for 4 years. He is also a Diesel Mechanic for the United States Marine Corp. In his spare time, Benton enjoys spending time with his family and friends, working on vehicles, watching football, and camping.

Matt began his career with Schaal 5 years ago, and he quickly found his favorite thing is helping customers when their HVAC system is down. In his spare time, he is an outdoorsman.

Michael started his career with Schaal 4 years ago with his favorite thing about it being the customers. In his spare time, he enjoys being outside and cycling.

Steve has been in the HVAC industry for 4 years. Outside of work, he is rebuilding an old truck and enjoys spending time with his dog. Fun fact, he hates needles but has many tattoos.

Brayton's goal is to serve our customers to the best of his ability. He will do anything he can to help. When he is not at work, you can find him working on cars or putting his Eagle Scout skills to work.

Graham enjoys seeing customers reactions when they see the completed job. He wants to make sure every customer is satisfied with his installation. Outside of work, Graham is a huge family man, volunteers at his family church, and loves sports - watching and playing.

Matthias enjoys working with his customers and helping them get the best out of their HVAC system. He also enjoys fishing, spending time with his family, and woodworking in his spare time.

Zac enjoys his customers and knowing that every call he goes on is unique. He enjoys weight lifting, obstacle courses, and gaming.  Zach competes in 10 mile Tough Mudder obstacle races!

Jordan loves seeing the finished product after his installations. Outside of work, he enjoys watching football, basketball, playing guitar, and spending time with his family and 3 dogs.

Hunter’s favorite part of working at Schaal is that everyday is a new HVAC adventure that allows him to work with his hands and problem solve for his clients. When he isn’t working Hunter likes to spend time with his friends, read and play video games online.

Carson has been working in the HVAC industry for a couple years and he likes being able to take pride in the finished product and being able to help others. In his free time, he enjoys playing games and sports, going to the gym and spending time with his friends.

Marcus has been working in the HVAC industry for over 7 years and has his journeyperson license! He enjoys installing HVAC systems because he is able to take a project from beginning to end and ensure that customers are satisfied with their new equipment. When he isn’t at work Marcus enjoys spending time with his friends, hunting, fishing, boating, and working out.

Dain has been working in the trades for over 7 years and holds his HVAC Journeyman license. He likes that he gets to help our customers and be part of each job from to start to finish. When he isn’t working Dain enjoys spending time with his friends & family, and he also likes to drive his RZR side by side ATV. A fun fact about Dain is that he rides one day of RAGBRAI every year.

Zach enjoys working on the HVAC installation team because he is able to meet new people and learn something new every day. Outside of work you can find Zach enjoying time with his family, going hiking, doing yoga, and scuba diving. A fun fact about Zach is that he gives back to the community by volunteering with his local scout troop.

Dan has been in the HVAC industry for 3 years now. What he enjoys most about his work is that he is able to meet and help his customers. Outside of work, Dan enjoys working out and spending time with his family and friends.

Adrian is passionate about improving indoor air quality for our clients. When he is not at work, you can find Adrian spending time with his family and friends.

Nicholas has been working in the HVAC industry for over twenty years. He loves getting to help people every day. When Nicholas isn't working, he is enjoying his time with family and spending time outdoors.

Justin can solve any problem thrown his way with his 11 years of experience in HVAC, 8 of which have been at Schaal. When he has free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids and volunteering for Habitat for Humanity.

Sam looks forward to helping his clients learn more about their HVAC systems.  When he's not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife & son, fishing, and riding dirt bikes.

Matt has been in the HVAC industry for over a decade. His favorite part of the job is working directly with customers and showing them how their HVAC system works. His goal is to make sure his customers are happy! In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering at his children's school.

Aaron enjoys being able to help customers with their HVAC needs and learning new things every day. When Aaron isn't working, he likes to spend his time with family, work on his podcast, and find new recipes to cook.

Michael enjoys helping his clients find solutions to their HVAC problems. When he isn't working, he is enjoying time with friends and family and watching sporting events.

Tim is a licensed Journeyman in the State of Iowa. He has been working in HVAC for over a decade. He loves teaching homeowners about their HVAC systems and making sure they are comfortable. In his off time he enjoys spending time outdoors with his three kids.

Kyle enjoys working with equipment and making sure it is running properly. When he is not working, he spends time fishing and watching football.

Kristel has been in the customer service industry for over 6 years. Her favorite part of the job is helping customers with their whole home comfort needs. She enjoys spending time with her family, especially outdoor activities in all seasons.

John was raised in Des Moines and settled down in Grinnell, where he started his HVAC career and rasied his family. He went to DMACC and received his Applied Science Degree in HVAC-R.

Zach majored in HVAC Technologies at Iowa Central Community College. He enjoys learning new things each day on the job and helping meet his customer’s needs. When he isn't working, Zach enjoys going to the gym, watching college football, and hunting. Fun fact, Zach is an identical twin!

Isaiah enjoys working in the HVAC industry. He wants to make a difference by helping his clients learn more about their heating & cooling systems. When he isn't at work, Isaiah enjoys spending time with his friends, playing basketball, swimming and playing video games. Isaiah volunteers his time to help teach swimming lessons to children throughout the Des Moines metro area.

Drake enjoys being able to help clients better understand their heating and cooling system and provide outstanding customer service. When he isn’t working, he spends time with his friends & family. Drake also likes to go hunting, fishing, and spend time working on his truck.

Long enjoys being able to help customers with their HVAC needs and questions. When he isn’t working, Long enjoys playing basketball and going on hikes.

Drake enjoys working at Schaal because he is able to inform and help our customers in any way that he can. Outside of work, Drake enjoys spending time with his family and cooking.

Joe has been in the HVAC industry for 5+ years and enjoys helping his clients with their HVAC issues. Outside of work, Joe enjoys camping, hunting and fishing.

Quinn enjoys working at Schaal because he is able to work with his hands while providing a service that our customers are in need of. When he isn’t working, Quinn enjoys going fishing, playing disc golf, and photography.

Jackson’s favorite part about the job is making sure our customers’ HVAC issues are taken care of when they are needing us the most. Outside of work, Jackson enjoys basketball, working on his car, and learning new skills.

Scott’s favorite part about the job is being able to help his customers with all their HVAC needs. Outside of work, he enjoys building furniture and baking cakes for his friends and family.

Bode’s favorite part about working in the HVAC industry is that he is able to work with his hands and meet new people while doing so. Outside of work, Bode enjoys watching and playing sports – especially baseball.

Alex has been in the HVAC industry for over 14 years. His favorite part of what he does is learning new things every day and overcoming new challenges. When Alex isn't working, you can find him fishing, going to car shows, and spending time with his Black Lab named Clutch.

Travis has been in the HVAC industry for several years and has experience in both commercial and residential size units. Outside of work, you can find him cheering on the Hawkeyes, spending time with his family and riding motorcycles.

TJ has been in the plumbing industry for over 25 years. His favorite part of working in the industry is being able to solve problems that others have not been able to figure out. When he isn’t working, TJ enjoys spending time with his family and volunteering at his church.

James has been in the plumbing industry for 15 years. James enjoys accomplishing the goals set out for the customer and seeing the smile on their faces. In his free time, James enjoys working out and going golfing.

Tony's favorite part of the job is finding a solution to his customers plumbing problems. In his spare time, he enjoys boating, sports, and spending time with his family and two dogs.

Gershom enjoys working in the plumbing industry. He wants to make a difference by helping his customers. When he's not working, he enjoys composing music, watching theatre, and being outdoors. A fun fact about Gershom, he's written the music for two musicals!

Moe enjoys working with his customers and helping them get the most out of their plumbing system. He enjoys watching football and learning about classic cars in his spare time.

Wyatt enjoys helping our customers and being able to work with his hands. In his free time, you can find him watching movies and hanging out with his friends, his family, and his dog!

Scott has been in the plumbing industry for almost 5 years. Two of those have been spent with his Schaal family. He loves facing a new challenge each day. In Scott's free time, you can find him watching football and going to the races.

Joe's favorite part of his day is using his knowledge to go help his customers. When he is not working, he is enjoying time with his wife and spending time outdoors.

Jonathon enjoys getting to help his customers while doing what he loves. The favorite part of his job is diagnostics and working with his hands. He is a big Eagles football fan and likes spending time with his kids fishing. Jonathon also likes to give back to the community.  He has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, Meals from the Heartland, and the Special Olympics.

Nate has been doing plumbing work for over 4 years. He really enjoys the plumbing trade because it keeps his mind and hands busy. When he isn’t working, you can find Nate hanging out with his friends and enjoying outdoor activities in all seasons.

Jaden enjoys meeting new clients each day and helping them with their plumbing needs. Outside of work Jaden plays video games, works out at his muay thai gym, and renovates homes. A fun fact about Jaden is that he can solve a Rubik’s cube in 25 seconds!

Tyler enjoys working at Schaal because it gives him an opportunity to build relationships with his clients while helping them better understand their plumbing system. In his free time he likes to spend time with his family and friends, watch football and ice hockey.

David has been in the plumbing industry for over five years. David enjoys working hard to learn something new each day and advancing in the industry. For fun, David enjoys collecting sports cards and coins. He also works with sheet metal and rebuilds cars in his spare time.

Garth enjoys working at Schaal because each job is different, and he enjoys helping his clients. Outside of work, he enjoys being outdoors, camping, biking, and spending time with his family.

Octavio enjoys working at Schaal because it gives him the opportunity to meet and build relationships with his clients while helping them with their plumbing needs. Outside of work, he enjoys watching sports and spending time with friends and family.

Chad’s favorite part of his day is being able to interact with the customers and help resolve their plumbing issues. In his free time, Chad enjoys being with his friends and family, racing, and golfing.

Cade has been in the plumbing industry for almost 4 years. With his knowledge, he enjoys being able to help his clients and making those lasting friendships with them. Outside of work, he enjoys watching sports and spending time with his friends and family.

Josh has been working in the carpentry and remodeling business for over a decade. He enjoys updating existing spaces with new functions and finishes. When Josh is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. They all love sports, boating, and spending time outdoors.

Rachel is familiar with many aspects of remodeling & carpentry work from demo, to creating a layout, through painting and trim work. She enjoys being able to work with her hands to create beautiful spaces. In her free time, she enjoys creating art – especially painting and pottery!

Jacob has been doing carpentry & remodeling work since 2018. His favorite part about this type of work is that he is able to transform his clients wants and needs into reality! Outside of work, he spends time with his family and plays tennis & basketball. When he has free time, he enjoys volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.

Joe has been working in the electric industry for over two decades and holds his Master license. He enjoys being able to help his clients troubleshoot and solve their electrical problems. When he isn’t working, Joe enjoys spending time with his family and his dogs. He likes to play golf, pool, and also likes to spend time woodworking.

Andrew enjoys being an electrician because it gives him the opportunity to troubleshoot electrical issues and work with clients on ways to solve their electrical problems. When Andrew isn’t working, he enjoys cooking, gardening, disc golfing, cheering on the Minnesota Vikings, and spending time with his family.

Colin has 5+ years of experience as an electrician and with that experience he is excited to help with all of your electrical needs. When he isn’t working, he enjoys golfing, hiking, and watching football.

Kyle has been in the electrical industry for 10+ years. His favorite part about the job is knowing that he is able to help fix his customers’ issues and it will be a job well done. Outside of work, he enjoys riding ATV’s, fishing, and spending time with family.

Tyler enjoys being an electrician because it allows him to use his knowledge of the trade to help others when needed. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys hunting, fishing, and watching football.

Allison has done accounting in the HVAC industry since 1995. Her biggest passions are reading, her adorable pug (Otis), spending time with her family, and the awesome culture at Schaal. Allison has an upbeat "can do" attitude: in 2016 Allison won Schaal's "Rookie of the Year" award, in 2018 Allison won Schaal's "Motivation" award, and in 2019 Allison won Schaal's "Motivation" and "MVP" award. When she is not crunching numbers or working with her team, Allison can be found singing and dancing around the office. She is definitely not typical, but we wouldn't have it any other way.

After 14 years as an office manager and service writer, Danielle was looking for a change of pace. We were lucky enough to welcome her to Schaal as our Accounts Receivable Specialist in 2020. When she is not capturing family memories on the pages of her many scrapbooks, you can find Danielle down at the race tracks – no, no… she is not a part-time racecar driver, but – her husband, son, and daughter all are! We are excited to have Danielle on the team and part of the Schaal family.

Jacobe enjoys getting to help people, especially when they need us the most. Outside of work, she loves doing fun things with her children, painting, and reading books. She is all about trying new things and embarking on adventures. Fun fact: Jacobe eats Cheeto curls with a fork. Her fingers don't get cheesy so it is a win win!

Dallas really enjoys being an IT Service Technician at Schaal because it allows him to combine two things he loves to do: work with computers & help people. When he isn’t working, he is playing video games and watching some of his favorite Star Wars movies.

Born and raised in Des Moines, Katie earned a bachelor's degree in mass communications from Grand View University. She has been in the customer service industry for more than 15 years and loves that Schaal has such a family atmosphere. Katie started at Schaal as a customer service representative in 2017 and has since moved to an administrative assistant, where her incredible organization skills have been put to great use. Katie is a cat mom to a pesky flat-faced Persian cat named Lorenzo. She is a huge fan of the Iowa State Fair, and you can find her at the fairgrounds all ten days of the fair. She is an amazing chef and loves spending time with her niece Evelyn and her family and friends.

Dawn has over 20 years of experience in the customer service industry. She really enjoys the family atmosphere here at Schaal. Dawn is originally from the quad cities, but has lived in the Des Moines area for about 10 years. Outside of work, she loves to spend time with her family.

Karla has been part of the Schaal team for 4 years. She loves the family environment at Schaal, and she loves taking care of our customers. In her spare time, Karla loves shopping and spending time with her family! Being a mom is her true love. Interesting fact – Karla can’t smell but, her listening skills are the best!

Jerzey loves the family atmosphere in the office and helping every customer she comes in contact with. She grew up in Bondurant, so she knows the area well. In her free time, Jerzey enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking/baking, and watching movies. Fun fact: Jerzey is the youngest employee in our office!

Kensie has been in the customer service industry for over 8 years. Her favorite part about working at Schaal is building relationships with our customers. In her free time, Kensie enjoys watching documentaries about the ocean and is working on perfecting her stand up comedy set.

Sophia’s favorite part about the job is that she truly gets to help our customers and turn their day around when we are able to help them. In her free time, she enjoys singing, dancing, and reading.

Thomas has almost a decade of customer service experience. He enjoys solving problems and being of service to his customers. Outside of work, he enjoys birdwatching, photography, music and plays multiple different instruments, such as the guitar, bass, drums, and congas.

Dave has been working in the industry for 33 years. His priority is to make his customers happy! When he isn't working, he enjoys fishing, camping, and traveling. He also enjoys raising his children and working on their cars.

Cody has been in the heating & cooling trade over a decade. He enjoys helping clients solve comfort issues as well as helping and training his awesome team! Everyday is something new and exciting and keeps him coming back for more knowledge. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family. His wife of 10 years and 3 kids. They also enjoy getting outdoors and traveling back to the farm or out west to Idaho to visit grandparents.

Matt enjoys working with his customers and learning something new every day. When he is not working, Matt enjoys traveling, smoking meats, and brewing his own beer.

Adam has been in the trades for over 6 years. He enjoys helping his customers with new projects everyday.

Gage's favorite part of working at Schaal is helping our clients learn more about how their HVAC system works. In his free time, he enjoys playing disc golf, camping and longboarding.

Jacob enjoys helping his clients find solutions for their HVAC concerns. He enjoys playing music, wood working, and exercising in his spare time.

Dan loves working with great co-workers and making sure our customer’s duct work is clean. Outside of work you can find Dan spending time with friends & family, playing video games, and fishing.

Sam wants to give his customers the best service possible, and he strives to learn something new every day. Sam comes from a big family and spending time with them is important. He enjoys hockey, his dogs, and spending quality time with his girlfriend.

Bryce enjoys helping his customers fulfill their HVAC needs and building lasting relationships. Outside of work, he likes to play football, rugby, and work out. He played Rugby in college for Iowa State University.

Blake enjoys working with HVAC equipment and making sure it is running as efficiently as possible. His favorite part of working at Schaal is getting to know all of our amazing customers! When Blake isn’t working, he enjoys spending time with his friends & family, cheering on the Minnesota Gophers & Vikings, fishing, and racing cars on dirt tracks around Iowa.

Vaughn looks forward to helping his clients learn more about their HVAC systems. You can find Vaughn spending time with his friends and watching sporting events when he isn’t working.

Maddy has been working in the customer service industry for 6 years. She loves helping and solving problems for people in time of need. When she is not working, you can find her outdoors with family, friends, and her dog.

Joseph enjoys meeting new people everyday and helping them with their HVAC needs. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, a good cup of coffee, and spending time with family.

Rickey’s favorite part about his job is that he can help solve his customers HVAC problems and by doing so - making their day better. When he isn’t working, Rickey enjoys reading, cooking, exercising, and playing the piano.

Nick enjoys working in the HVAC industry because it is a great skill to have and being able to help our customers with his skill is his favorite part of his job. When Nick isn’t working, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and watching football.

Nicholas' goal is to serve our customers to the best of his ability and with a helping hand. In his free time, you can find him working on cars, being outdoors, and watching football and baseball.

Brandon’s favorite part about his job is that he is able to help our customers learn something new every day. In his free time, he enjoys hunting and going dirt track racing.

Fejon looks forward to being able to help his customers with all their HVAC needs with his hard work and knowledge. In his spare time, he enjoys playing video games, running, and reading.