Larry Fontaine

Larry Fontaine has over 38 years of experience in the commercial / Retail HVACR and Controls industry. Receiving his Mass Journeyman’s fitters license in 1976, he started out cleaning boilers and steam heating system repairs. In 1980, he started working for Margaux Controls as a Field Technician responsible for field surveys of Retail HVAC, lighting and refrigeration systems. Duties included overseeing installation and final commissioning of Energy Management Systems. He also worked with UL Labs to get the Margaux Equipment UL approved and implemented field upgrades to meet UL approval. A promotion within Margaux controls brought Larry to San Jose California as the Regional field manager responsible for management of all offices from Alaska to Hawaii. Due to family issues, Larry transferred back to the East Coast as Margaux Regional Field Manager with territory from New Orleans to Maine. In 1986, Larry took a position with Johnson Controls as a field Technician. Larry worked as a field technician overseeing commissioning and the integration of the Johnson JC-80, DSC-8500 and DSC-1000 direct digital control systems with existing pneumatic controls. After completing the JCI engineering school in Milwaukee, he moved into sales. In 1989 Larry took a position with New England Mechanical as a Service Sales Engineer out of the Massachusetts office. Within a year Larry moved to Connecticut and took a position in the corporate office as a Construction Sales Engineer.

Over the years, Larry took the Carrier HVAC design and Engineering courses and work under Sam Root, a well-respected engineer in the area. By 1994 Larry was spending most of his time selling Design and Build projects for New England Mechanical Services. In 1996 / 1997 Larry won two national awards presented by Contracting Business for design of HVAC systems that were installed in Gerber Garment and The Hartford Hospital Practice Surgery Suites that meet AAALAC accreditation. Larry’s design experience included over half dozen Clean Rooms, Environmental Chambers, Laboratories, commercial office space, retail, industrial, manufacturing and colleges. Larry was later promoted to Construction Sales Manager and sat on the Board of Directors for New England Mechanical until the company was sold in 2000. Larry founded USA Mechanical LLC in 2003 and successfully ran the company until he sold the company in 2017 to Mr. David Ford. Larry now works part time as a sales engineer as he prepares for retirement.

In his spare time Larry enjoys Golf, Scuba Diving, Bowling and Traveling.

  • "Today Chris and I finished our last HVAC service call getting ready for the winter weather. It has been like night and day working with USA Mechanical & Energy Services. They call you back , they are always available to answer questions without charging you. They call and update you when they’re going to the building and call us when they are finished. It has been a relief working with USA Mechanical & Energy Services. They have been very responsive and have handled our tenants outstandingly!"

    Lyndon Krogh MGRE Co. LLC, Director of Maintenance

  • "I wanted to let you know how pleased we were with your staff on the Heritage Commons project. It was a huge undertaking and I'm happy to say everything went very smoothly. Brian and Glenn and all the guys were absolutely  wonderful to work with. They went above and beyond! I was told by our residents on many occasions how respectful, neat and considerate the guys were. My staff was also impressed and we felt like your staff was part of our Heritage Commons family. On behalf of Heritage Commons' staff and residents we thank you. I would highly recommend your company and in particular, the crew you had here these past few months."

    Carmela Gagnon Heritage Commons, Executive Director

  • "It has been a pleasure to work with USA Mechanical & Energy Services. Over the past few years we have developed a fantastic relationship that I hope to extend well into the future. USA Mechanical & Energy Services have been involved with some very in depth projects for us at SPIROL, and we have been very pleased with the work provided. Not only do they complete quality work, but their staff is relatable and fast acting. Whether I have a general question about an HVAC system, or have an emergency on my hands, I have never had an experience with USA Mechanical & Energy Services where they have let me down. Their staff is knowledgeable, fast acting and, do not cut corners. I would highly recommend USA Mechanical & Energy Services as a company to grow with!"

    David Marceau Facilities Manager, SPIROL

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