At Jack’s Heating, Cooling, Stoves & Fireplaces, we’re a group of HVAC pros dedicated to providing the greatest repairs and customer encounters. Discover about our owners and staff members.
Clay Messersmith
Install Manager
I’ve enjoyed working at Jack’s for 16 years. Our customers are amazing and the highlight of my career. My certifications include: 4 NATE certificates in Heat Pump, Air Conditioning, Gas Furnace, and Air Distribution. I’m also licensed as a Master Mechanical and Master Gasfitter in all Panhandle communities, and I hold a certificate in Airflow and Duct Design from Southwark. I grew up on a small ranch in the Sandhills. My family includes four daughters who live and work in the Midwest, carrying our small-town values with them. I’m very proud of my ladies!
Jacob Rine
Service Tech
Learning the trade with on the job training and online training. I enjoy ranching & working on old cars/trucks/tractors. Jacob brings a hands-on work ethic and solid technical foundation to every service call, quickly building the expertise needed to deliver reliable HVAC solutions.
Jeremy Robins
Service Manager
I have been with Jack’s since 2001. I started as a Service Tech and became Service Manager in 2015. It has been a genuine pleasure to be able to serve my community for the past 25 years here at Jack’s and I look forward to continuing to do so. My hobbies include hunting, fishing, and woodworking. I have been married for 25 years and have 6 children and 3 grandchildren.
Blake Gilkerson
Install Tech
Served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps. Started working at Jack’s as soon as I got out of Marines. Install: Furnaces, A/C’s, heat pumps, splits, gas inserts, and fireplaces. I like to fish, hunt, golf, and work on vehicles. Blake’s military background brings discipline and reliability to our installation team, ensuring every job is completed with precision and professional quality.
Conner Simpson
Crew Lead
I started on the job training with Jack’s in 2023 and recently became a crew lead. Conner’s enthusiastic approach and natural leadership ability have made him an invaluable crew lead who motivates the team and gets the job done right.
John Foster
Service Technician
8 loyal years at Jack’s, performing as an HVAC Technician. With eight years of dedicated service at Jack’s, John has proven himself to be a reliable and skilled technician whose consistent work ethic and NATE certifications make him one of our most trusted service professionals.
Marvin Childers
Service Tech/Installer
Moved to Nebraska in 2020 went to work for Jack’s. I enjoy hunting & fishing, playing golf, team roping, and raising cattle. With 40 years in the trade and deep expertise spanning electrical, HVAC, and plumbing work, Marvin brings unmatched problem-solving skills and a wealth of knowledge that keeps our customers’ systems running smoothly.
Dylan Busch
Service Technician
Has been working at Jack’s for two years. I enjoy working on vehicles, lifting weights, landscaping. Dylan’s well-rounded skills and technical education from trade school make him a dependable technician who approaches each HVAC challenge with professionalism and precision.
Samantha Steinman
Office Manager
I’ve been the office manager for three years. I’m in charge of AR, AP, Payroll and other tasks as they are assigned to me. My favorite part about Jack’s is the people. Our staff is great to work with and easy going. We have the best customers! I’ve been married for almost 15 years and we have three amazing kiddos.
Grant Robbins
Install Crew Lead
I started as an install helper, now I am a crew lead. I like to hunt and fish. I also enjoy cooking what I harvest. Grant’s natural leadership and field expertise have earned him the respect of the entire installation team, making him an invaluable crew lead who takes pride in quality workmanship.
Justin Baum
General Manager
A native of Gering, Nebraska, I earned my degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University and spent 15 years developing my career in Lincoln before returning to the Panhandle 12 years ago. In my current role as General Manager, I draw on both my professional experience and my lifelong connection to this region to lead effectively and authentically. I’m driven by a passion for leading people and creating environments where teams can excel. I believe that strong leadership is built on trust, clear communication, and genuine investment in the people you work with. I’m proud to be a husband of 20 years, father to a 17-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son, and an active member of our Panhandle community. Outside of work, family is my priority, and I’m committed to modeling the values of integrity and service in everything I do.