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BROOKINGS TECHNICIANS

Nick Sime - HVAC Technician
Nick received his degree in as an Industrial Electrician from NDSCS. He has been in the HVAC industry for 13 years and started at Active in 2021. Nick likes working at Active because of the people. His favorite part of his job is figuring out a problem and finding the fix as well as getting to know the customers.
In his free time he likes to go hunting, fishing, and do outdoor activities.
In his free time he likes to go hunting, fishing, and do outdoor activities.

Brandon Leen - HVAC Technician
Brandon started with Active in 2021. His favorite part of his job is the satisfaction of a job well done and the day to day challenges.
In his free time he enjoys projects in his garage, new experiences, and being with his family and friends.
In his free time he enjoys projects in his garage, new experiences, and being with his family and friends.

Zach Anderson - HVAC Installer
Zach joined Active in 2021. He enjoys every aspect of his job.
In his free time he likes to cook, do woodworking, and relax with his dog.
In his free time he likes to cook, do woodworking, and relax with his dog.
Techs
PLUMBERS

Gus Carlson - Plumber
WATERTOWN TECHNICIANS

Travis Ellingson - HVAC Technician
Travis started at Active in 2020. "I enjoy working at Active simply because of the hometown aspect. They are a family orientated company that cares about their employees along with their customers."
In his free time he likes to go archery hunting with his sons. He also enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends.
In his free time he likes to go archery hunting with his sons. He also enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends.

Brent Griffith - Lead Residential Installer
Brent started at Active in 2020. He likes establishing relationship with the customers and giving them the best possible whole home HVAC system.
In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and children as well as playing baseball, golfing, and fishing.
In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and children as well as playing baseball, golfing, and fishing.

Lance Hochstatter - Service Technician
Lance has been with Active since 2018. He works on our Watertown team. His favorite part of his job is problem solving and critical thinking. Lance enjoys working at Active because everyone is treated equally and all opinions are valued.
In his free time he enjoys camping, attending Boy Scouts with his son, and watching his two daughters compete in cheer.
In his free time he enjoys camping, attending Boy Scouts with his son, and watching his two daughters compete in cheer.

Ian Potrament - Service Technician
I an has been with Active since 2021. He enjoys problem solving at work and likes the community and culture at Active.
In his free time he like to work on video game development, fixing cars and taking care of his three boys.
In his free time he like to work on video game development, fixing cars and taking care of his three boys.

Josh Beutow - Installer
Josh started at Active in 2021. His favorite part of his job is being able to see the install from start to finish and see everything working correctly.
In Josh's free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids as well as hunting and golfing.
In Josh's free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids as well as hunting and golfing.

Mike Kelliher - Installer
Mike started at Active in 2021. He likes that there is something new everyday at his job.
In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family and doing anything outdoors.
In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family and doing anything outdoors.