Nextech Announces CEO Succession

Luis Orbegoso becomes new CEO, John Gelp appointed Chairman

MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nextech, a leading independent self-performing commercial HVAC/R service provider, announced today that Luis Orbegoso has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. Orbegoso succeeds John Gelp, who has been appointed Chairman.

“We are excited and fortunate to have Luis leading the Nextech executive team,” said John Gelp, Nextech’s Chairman. “The combination of his technical expertise, experience in distributed service environments, strategy and leadership acumen, and enthusiasm for the future of our business uniquely qualify him for the job and will help take Nextech to the next level.”

Under John’s leadership, Nextech expanded operations to become the nation’s only independent service-focused HVAC/R company with coast-to-coast reach.

Luis joined Nextech in July of 2022 as President and has since led day to day business operations as well as the successful integration of the several businesses Nextech has acquired since then. He brings extensive and relevant experience to this role, he was previously President & COO of American Residential Services, a leading Residential HVAC and plumbing Company. Prior to that, Luis was the President of ADT Commercial, where he successfully scaled the business after the ADT/Tyco spinoff. Luis also spent time at United Technologies, where was the President of their Commercial security businesses and later, their Life Safety/Fire businesses.

Throughout his career, Luis has been successful at executing growth strategies and scaling companies at the intersection of services and technology.

“I'm honored and energized for the opportunity to lead this outstanding organization,” added Luis Orbegoso, Nextech’s CEO. “Nextech is a leading platform in the commercial HVAC services industry, and I look forward to continue to support the industry’s best technicians to build upon their successes and drive continued growth through industry leading service levels and customer satisfaction.”

About Nextech

Nextech (FKA: CMS Nextech) is a leading independent provider of commercial HVAC services in North America. With a national footprint of over 1,200 technicians, Nextech is a leader in the repair and maintenance of commercial HVAC systems. For additional information, please visit www.nextechna.com.