About Us.

Our mission is to keep our friends comfortable in the spaces where they work and serve.

Who We Are.

At our core, we have the principles of a small-town shop focused on preserving family legacy. Dick Berg often advised his team to “work hard and keep smiling,” a philosophy we bring into every tomorrow.

Below you’ll find the attributes that best capture our collective philosophy and guide how we function as a team, make decisions, communicate internally and externally, hire our employees, and earn the loyalty of our clients.

Our fifty-year reputation is built on trust with those with whom we did and still do business. That, plus our relentless commitment to quality results, have facilitated our expansion to a firm that builds and maintains some of Uncle Sam’s most mission-critical infrastructure.

We are meticulous. The details matter, and we’re continually enhancing the focus on them.

The best solutions are developed through open collaboration. Also, we hold ourselves accountable, regardless of financial impact. And when disagreements arise, we are willing to make things right to preserve those relationships valuable to us.

Differences in individuals' backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences bring unique perspectives to the company, enabling a wider set of solutions to the challenges presented us by our clients and the market.

The environment in which we operate is often complex and uncertain. Rather than focusing on areas beyond our control, we choose to view these challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.

We live outside the comfort zone of the typical mechanical contractor, facilitating decision-making at all levels and underwriting honest mistakes.

Our Compromise-Free Zone.

Employees making it home safely is the top priority. There is zero tolerance for conditions or behaviors standing in the way of that. LEARN MORE

At Berg’s, we are committed to reducing both our carbon footprint and the environmental impact of operations.

We are a diverse group of individuals who strive to inspire our customers, our crew, and the communities in which we serve.

Our Leaders.

Tyler Johnston is the Chief Executive Officer of Berg Enterprises, Inc. In this capacity, he is responsible for setting and driving the strategic direction of the firm and managing relationships with external stakeholders. He most recently spent 18 months advising his family on a turnaround of the business.
Prior to that, he developed distributed energy and infrastructure partnerships at Black & Veatch (BV) across commercial and industrial markets. He also collaborated with project developers, SaaS providers, and various forms of capital to bring to market new projects and technologies to accelerate revenue for BV’s partner consortium and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Tyler has spent the past decade working in business development roles across energy and tech. Prior to BV, he led the early sales effort at Shift, a venture-backed technology startup based in San Francisco. He also held client-facing roles at NRG Energy and General Electric, where he developed and executed distributed energy deals with Fortune 500 clients across the US & EU.
Tyler began his career as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps, where he led combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He holds a BS from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Tyler’s wife, Alicia Beth, is a behavioral health consultant @ Kaiser Permanente. Together they advise and/or hold equity in multiple interesting businesses, including Shift, Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company, HydroStrat, Airspace Experience Technologies, and Cleartrace. They also volunteer with organizations focused on sustainable infrastructure and the social determinants of health, including Target Hunger, a Houston-based 501(c)(3) where Tyler serves on the board.

As Chief Operating Officer, Cress reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for managing and overseeing BEI’s daily operations. This includes project and services execution, workforce and asset management, and procurement activities. Cress also holds P&L responsibility for national projects, regional projects, and services across our global portfolio.
While he currently calls Houston home, Cress was raised in North Carolina. After graduating from NC State, he served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. Cress has also worked with various non-profit organizations serving the local community, including Travis Manion Foundation and Combined Arms. He comes to us from Harvey Builders, where he helped manage projects in some of Houston's most iconic buildings.

Originally from Texas, Ryan earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio before moving to Arizona to pursue his career. He brings a wealth of experience to the team, fulfilling Dick's dream of hiring a full-time engineer.
Ryan manages business development and oversees all aspects of our Pre-Construction department @ Berg’s, including estimating and mechanical design. He also serves as the President of the ASHRAE Tucson chapter, and when he’s not at work, you can typically find him outdoors.

A native from Southern Arizona, Ashley has been instrumental in shaping the brand and marketing strategy of Berg Enterprises. As our VP, Brand her focus is on developing, implementing, and advancing the strategy, voice, and value propositions of our brands across the BEI portfolio. She is also responsible for shaping external thought leadership, enhancing client experiences, and advancing the corporate reputation. This includes the oversight of all marketing functions, both strategic and tactical.
Ashley brings a great deal of experience to the table, including a BA in Psychology from the University of Arizona, extensive expertise in branding and marketing design, and a background working for the Walt Disney Company.

Originally from El Paso, Texas, and raised in Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, Andrea manages day-to-day bookkeeping at Berg's. She started her journey at Berg’s as a dispatcher, after coming to us from a dispatcher role at NAPA Auto Parts. In her free time, Andrea loves to explore new places and cultures. She also enjoys spending time at home with her family and watching movies.

Our History.

v.1

“Forgoing a formal high school education, Dick followed his father into the HVAC industry at the age of 14. He met his bride in Phoenix, and they moved south to complete a Nogales subdivision for his employer in 1970. They fell in love with the region and never looked back. They founded their own residential HVAC company in the San Pedro River Valley in 1974.”

“Over the following three decades, Dick and Kitty would grow annual revenues to over $2M across Cochise County and Ft. Huachuca. Prior to their deaths in 2002 and 2013 respectively, they put food on the tables of countless Arizona families and made an indelible impact on the community.”

v.2

“As Treasurer, Kathi Johnston managed all financial aspects of the company including A/R, A/P, payroll, general ledger, tax, and insurance, which she still does today. She started at Berg’s in 1981.”

“Rick Berg, served as President, building the residential division into a consistently profitable, $2M business. He continues to advise the leadership of this business today between time spent team roping in arenas across the southwest. He started with his father in 1975.”

“As Vice President, Mark Berg designed and ran the commercial travel effort, positioning Berg’s at the transom of 8-figure revenue. He retired in ‘22, after a storied 44 years in the HVAC industry.”

“Kathi’s husband, Charley Johnston, bookended 40+ years as an HVAC/R master technician at Berg’s. He worked on DoD contracts across the US, Kosovo, Jordan, and Iraq in the years between. He’s currently a technical advisor to the executive leadership team at Berg’s.”

v.3

“In 2021, Dick and Kitty’s grandson Tyler Johnston began advising the company on a turnaround.

His scope included financial, operational, and human assessments as well as significant overhead reduction, growth of the commercial pipeline, and the initiation of a digital and operational transformation. ”