Around our office, Joe is known for his fun-loving and loud personality that’s only matched by a passion for mechanical engineering. After discovering a love of engineering at Northern Illinois University, Joe learned the ins and outs of airflow movement at a Chicago-based fan company before joining our team. This experience gives him valuable insight that helps us make the best decisions for our clients’ HVAC.

While we know him as a motorcycle-riding, craft-beer-drinking, first-time father and goofball, our clients know him as the Project Engineer who bring steadfast commitment from start to finish on every job. Joe’s competitive spirit means he’s always working toward winning new clients and jobs, and of course, exceeding their expectations when the work is done. His drive to bring his best to every project—plus have fun while doing it—is exactly what makes him a standout member of the CT Mechanical team.

Since the very beginning, Wendy has been there for CT Mechanical through every high and every low. She is motivated by our core value of leaving the customer speechless with satisfaction, always looking for ways to make working with our team fun and easy. A fitness pal of Catherine’s with a background in sales, Wendy was one of the first on our CTM crew. Catherine knew Wendy’s business acumen would be invaluable to her company and quickly brought her aboard. Since then, Wendy has been the watchdog of every dollar that comes in and out of our business, never wavering in her commitment.

While she’s known as the “BOM” (Business Operations Manager) around the office, outside of work Wendy is just as dedicated to teaching group boxing, spinning and yolates classes (and to her affinity for shoe shopping!).

Twenty years in the industry have helped Mike hone his installation skills in many different HVAC applications and his ability to respond to demanding situations. For him, it’s a family trade, after both his father and uncle were in HVAC since the time he grew up. Early in his career, Mike was asked by his then co-worker Catherine to join her new mechanical contracting business—and the rest is history.

Mike enjoys having a hand in speeding up our field efficiency, whether it be getting answers from the office, material from the shop or equipment from our vendors. He is always up for the challenge of keeping field, office and warehouse personnel working as efficiently as possible together. At home, his interest is his family. He attends and coaches his kids’ activities and enjoys photographing them as well.

Catherine is a Registered Professional Engineer and Registered Energy Professional with a background in design engineering. This experience gives her an understanding of design intent that allows her to narrow the gap between contractor and engineer.

Catherine started CT Mechanical with the idea of creating a business that emphasizes honesty, collaboration and customer service. She then assembled a team with the strength and knowledge to identify and fix potential issues before they become problems. This has resulted in a solutions-oriented environment that focuses on providing you with what you need to make your job easier.

Catherine is also an active board member of Women Construction Owners and Executives (WCOE).