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Our Team

The most-trained crew you'll meet.

NATE-certified, Bryant Factory Authorized, and constantly training — 560.5 technical training hours in 2025 alone.

The crew

Real people behind the work.

A few shots of our team on the job across South-Central Minnesota.

The full Mankato Heating & Cooling team gathered together on a boat outing
The whole crew
Three Mankato Heating & Cooling technicians in front of the company's building sign
The crew at the shop
Two Mankato Heating & Cooling team members with a tool-loaded service van
Ready to roll
A Mankato Heating & Cooling technician servicing an open Bryant furnace
On the job
Technicians examining the internal components of a Bryant ductless mini-split unit
Always in training
Mankato Heating & Cooling team members standing with a Bryant air conditioner
Bryant-trained
Meet the owners

Two second-generation pros behind every decision.

Lance and Jason lead every install, every service call, and every training decision at Mankato Heating & Cooling. Both are printed on the front of our company brochure — you can meet them in person on any estimate visit.

Lance Schumacher, co-owner of Mankato Heating & Cooling

Lance Schumacher

Co-owner · 25+ yrs

A second-generation pro, Lance literally grew up in this industry — the son and nephew of two dedicated heating and cooling professionals. From working the warehouse in high school to mastering system design and ownership, he's spent 25+ years perfecting the craft of quality workmanship.

Jason Storm, co-owner of Mankato Heating & Cooling

Jason Storm

Co-owner · 28+ yrs

With 28+ years of industry expertise, Jason has been a cornerstone of the business since 1998. He leads with deep product knowledge and a family of his own — his wife and two children have all played vital roles in the company's daily operations.

Read the owners' full note on our About page →

Meet the crew

The people behind the work.

The NATE-certified, Bryant-trained crew behind every install and service call across South-Central Minnesota.

Lindsey Storm, Marketing & HR Manager at Mankato Heating & Cooling

Lindsey Storm

Marketing & HR Manager

Holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and is a member of Bryant Women in HVAC. Lindsey has led marketing and HR in the HVAC industry since 2016.

Maggie B., Office Manager at Mankato Heating & Cooling

Maggie B.

Office Manager

A member of Bryant Women in HVAC and a Bryant Awarding Women of Excellence honoree (July 2018). Maggie has kept the office running in the heating and cooling business since 2005.

Tony K., Comfort Specialist at Mankato Heating & Cooling

Tony K.

Comfort Specialist

Holds an Associate of Applied Science in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration from Hennepin Technical College. NATE-certified in Air Conditioning Service and Installation, with an EPA 608 Universal license. In the HVAC trade since 2012.

Zane L., Senior Lead Service Technician at Mankato Heating & Cooling

Zane L.

Senior Lead Service Technician

NATE-certified in both Gas Heating (Air) and Air Conditioning installation and service.

Seth S., Lead Service Technician at Mankato Heating & Cooling

Seth S.

Lead Service Technician

NATE-certified in Gas Heating (Air) service and installation, with an EPA 608 Universal license.

Nick M., Lead Installer at Mankato Heating & Cooling

Nick M.

Lead Installer

Holds an EPA 608 Universal license and is a certified scissor-lift and boom-lift operator.

Dawn K., Payroll at Mankato Heating & Cooling

Dawn K.

Payroll

Dawn keeps payroll running smoothly and has been part of the heating and cooling business since 2022.

What sets us apart

Expertise you can count on.

Our whole team is built around training, craftsmanship, and respect for your home.

Bryant Factory Authorized Dealer — 20+ years

Minnesota's #1 Bryant dealer for 2026

Only Minnesota company named a National Bryant Dealer of the Year finalist in 2026

Licensed & insured technicians

Licensed & Insured in Minnesota

Family-owned & locally operated

50+ years in the heating & cooling trade

What unites us

One standard, every tech.

Constant training

560.5 technical training hours in 2025 — recognized nationally by Bryant for the most in the country.

Honest by default

Straight answers and no-pressure recommendations — the same standard on every job, from every tech.

Respect for your home

Floor protectors, shoe covers, and a tidy hand-off — every visit, every person on the crew.

Want to join a team like this? See careers.

Trained, certified, and local — these are the people who show up at your door. Individual headshots are on the way.

Ready when you are

Let's get your home
comfortable again.

Call 507-299-0243 to schedule with our NATE-certified team, or request service online and we'll get right back to you.

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