Learn more about our team, our mission, & our culture.

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Overview

Advantage Mechanical-Refrigeration (AMR) is a full-service mechanical contractor devoted to outstanding customer service. Building, renovating, servicing and maintaining our customer’s facilities is our central focus. Now servicing the greater Tampa, Florida area, and headquartered in West Michigan, we specialize in HVAC/R and plumbing with retrofit and new construction, 24/7 service and scheduled maintenance.

Founded in 2001, we have developed a loyal customer base due to a strong dedication to customer service and personal attention. We service our customers by first listening to their needs and then creating an innovative, mechanical solution within their budget. Whether it is a large project or emergency repair, our highly skilled team of technicians and project managers will quickly assess your needs and develop solutions that work. With our dedicated service department, you can be confident that service issues get immediate attention.

At AMR we build relationships, not just systems. We pride ourselves on being large enough to service all of your needs, yet small enough to care about each one. See our Services and Projects pages for a more detailed look at what we offer.

2001
New Beginnings!
AMR began operations with two employees in March of 2001 as a commercial, industrial, institutional and agricultural service and preventive maintenance mechanical contractor in Western Michigan.

AMR’s 1st location was out of the owner’s basement, garage and shed.

2021
Award!
AMR was honored as one of the 2021 awardees for the Best Small Business, presented by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, during the 17th annual Michigan Celebrates Small Businesses Gala.
2005
New Services & Location!
AMR added a construction & large projects department to their service offerings and moved into its first commercial location!
2021
Additional Location!
AMR opened a new location servicing the greater Tampa, FL area.
2011
Award!
AMR was awarded its first federal prime contract- a project for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.
2025
Award!
AMR Owner and CEO, Jodi van Haren, was awarded the 2025 8(a) Graduate of the Year Award by the Small Business Administration at both the state level (Michigan) and regional. Jodi & AMR were 1 of 8 recipients out of 50 to receive the regional award!
2018
Honorable Mention!
AMR was Nominated as a Michigan “50 Companies to Watch” business by the Michigan SBDC!

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The AMR Family

Aaron Vanden Berg

Vice President

Adam Edwards

Florida Branch Manager

David Grundy

Service Manager

Doug Hilton

CONSTRUCTION & PROJECT MANAGER

Al Berkenpas

TECHNICAL ACCOUNT MANAGER

Asher Van Haren

CORPORATE FINANCE

Brent St. Pierre

Project Estimator

Craig Kitch

OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Dan Brennan

PROJECT ESTIMATOR

Darion Gordon

CORPORATE FINANCE

Hannah Yeo

Service Coordinator

Jason LaLonde

PROJECT MANAGER

Jeane Gard

PRE-CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATOR

Keena Briggs

CORPORATE FINANCE

Melissa McLean

POST-CONSTRUCTION ADMIN

Mike Kramer

Project Manager