Our Team
Meet the folks who make it all happen. We see big potential in every moment, and care deeply about what we do every day. Our unique development ensures that we have the very best staff in Sonoma and Marin counties. Our leadership team reflects a group of diverse individuals with breadth and depth of experience across the company.
Owners

Ernie Ongaro
President
Ernie Ongaro
President
He’s been working at Ongaro and Sons for over 40 years. Married for 38 years in January 2019. Son, Ernest works in the family business, daughter Allison is a graphic artist and lives in Portland Oregon, and a puppy named Odie. Hobbies include restoring vintage automobiles, and traveling. Ernest’s grandfather started the company in 1932 and his father retired after working in the company for 45 years. His son Ernest is the 4th generation in the company.

Dean Ongaro
Vice President
Dean Ongaro
Vice President
Has worked in the industry for over 30 years. His favorite hobbies are Mt. Biking, fishing, and skiing. Married 31 years, one son (Donald 27) who is in the business and a daughter named Amy that is 25. Favorite sports teams are St. Marys Basketball and Oregon football. Has been a volunteer Firefighter for 20 years and is active in the community.

Paul Ongaro
Secretary
Paul Ongaro
Secretary
35 years full time in the industry and part time in grammar school. Married to his wife Tami. Paul enjoys ocean fishing for salmon, rock fish, crab, and tuna. He enjoys snow skiing, lake boating and gardening. His favorite teams are the Warriors and SF Giants. Paul has been training plumbers, journeyman, and apprentices for code, installation, service and repair for over 25 years.

Mitch Ongaro
Treasurer
Mitch Ongaro
Treasurer
Has worked in the industry for over 40 years. Enjoys fly fishing and anything in the outdoors. Also enjoys cooking. Married 32 years to my soul mate with awesome kids! Favorite sports team is the Warriors. Feel so lucky to have the best people in the industry to be working with our company. And that even includes my brother!!
Managers

Ernie Ongaro Jr.
Administrative Manager
Ernie Ongaro Jr.
Administrative Manager
I’m a NATE certified technician who has moved into managing the nuts and bolts of the company. My great-grandfather is the original Ernie Ongaro, which makes me the 4th generation. When I’m not at the shop I love to pal around with my wife Cass – hiking, riding bikes, working on our house or in the garden.

Jackie Yahne
Controller
Jackie Yahne
Controller
Jackie has over 20 years’ experience in the industry. She has an amazing niece Mackenzie. Her hobbies include motorcycle riding, and spending time with loved ones. Jackie is a long time volunteer for American Cancer Society/Relay for Life.

Cheri Goley
Office Manager
Cheri Goley
Office Manager
Over 20 years of experience in customer service. Married for 22 years with 3 kids, Austin, Ashlyn, and Ayden and 1 dog named Bailey. Hobbies include crafting, going to the lake and spending time with family. Loves watching football, especially the Colts and her son who plays on the Rohnert Park Warriors. Takes pride in making our customers happy.

David Langdale
Plumbing General Manager
David Langdale
Plumbing General Manager
David is a PHCC certified Technician with over 15 years experience. Married with two boys. Hobbies include Dirt Bikes, Wake Surfing, outdoors. Favorite Sport is Supercross. Takes pride in attention to detail and providing first class customer service.

Roberto Filice
Plumbing Operations Manager
Roberto Filice
Plumbing Operations Manager
PHCC Journeyman Plumber Certificate with over 25 years of industry experience. Married with three kids. Hobbies include surfing, cooking, running and soccer.

Nick Hartman
HVAC General Manager
Nick Hartman
HVAC General Manager
I have over 7+ years of experience in the HVAC trade industry. I am the oldest Brother to 3 sisters and 2 younger brothers, and a part of a large Italian family! I love anything outdoors including, snowboarding, hiking, camping, surfing and any extreme outdoor activities. My favorite Sports team is the Philadelphia Eagles. Takes pride in always providing exceptional customer service and experience with our team.

Donald Ongaro
HVAC Operations Manager
Donald Ongaro
HVAC Operations Manager
University of Oregon Grad. I am also part of the 4th generation at Ongaro & Sons along with my cousin EJ. I have been in the industry for almost a decade and am a NATE certified Technician. Love working alongside my family and proud to be a part of this company which has been providing quality service since 1932. I also love spending time with my dog Blu and my amazing girlfriend Lindsey.
Admin

Dorothy
Accounts Payable/Staff Accountant
Dorothy
Accounts Payable/Staff Accountant
Dorothy has been in the industry for a long time! Her hobbies include reading, cooking, gardening, and travel. She has worked for the U.S. Antarctic Program for 10 seasons (Oct-Feb) and even made it to the actual South Pole! Her next goal is the North Pole!

Debbie Lytle
Accounts Receivable/HR
Debbie Lytle
Accounts Receivable/HR
Worked in the trade for over 12 years. She has been married for 38 years and has 2 daughters and 2 grandsons. Hobbies include gardening, camping, cooking, and beading. She enjoys watching football, basketball, and women’s volleyball. As a very young child she had the privilege to meet the founding father of Ongaro and Sons. Now she gets to work for the following three generations.

Jill Duncan
Accounts Payable
Jill Duncan
Accounts Payable
Over 25 years of experience in customer service. Married for 13 years, and has 7 grandchildren. Enjoys spending time with family. Favorite team is the Golden State Warriors. Worked as an executive assistant/admin in several different industries and is thankful to be a part of such a wonderful team. The Ongaro family is the best!

Marissa Nunez
Payroll/Accounting Admin
Marissa Nunez
Payroll/Accounting Admin
IT

Chad Dunbar
IT Manager
Chad Dunbar
IT Manager
Been fixing computers since he was 12 years old. In the 7 years at Ongaro and Sons, Chad has worn many hats, but IT is his specialty. Lives with 2 of his best friends and has 1 cat named “Moo”. Hobbies include reading, programming, and game development.

Thomas Limper
IT Specialist
Thomas Limper
IT Specialist
9 years in the industry. Thomas has a passion for cooking and watching movies. His favorite sport is Pro-Wrasslin’.

Jesse Janeiro
IT Assistant
Jesse Janeiro
IT Assistant
12 years experience in customer service. Currently married with a baby son and a dog named Gina. Hobbies include listening to music, working on his truck, and spending time with family. Favorite team is the 49ers.
Call Center

Phouvanh Ngaophasy
Call Center Supervisor
Phouvanh Ngaophasy
Call Center Supervisor
Over 15 years of experience in customer service. Married to a supportive husband Poe and has 2 amazing kids Kyle and Kihanna. Hobbies include cooking and enjoying outings with family. Favorite teams are Cowboys, Warriors, and SF Giants. Takes pride in the work that she does and always gives her best effort.

Annie Nordberg
CSR
Annie Nordberg
CSR
Over 20 years of experience in customer service. Has 2 daughters. Hobbies include spending time with family and being active outdoors. Favorite sport is football and favorite team is Raiders. Loves getting to know our customers.

Megan Turner
CSR
Megan Turner
CSR
Over 4 years customer service experience. She is the mother of one feisty 5 year old. Megan enjoys camping, swimming, and family parties. Her favorite sports teams are the Giants and 49ers.

Jeanne Costa
CSR
Jeanne Costa
CSR
Over 20 years’ experience in customer service. She is married with 2 kids. Her hobbies include hiking, painting, crocheting, and games with friends and family.

Hannah Williams
CSR
Hannah Williams
CSR
Over 13years experience in customer service. She is married with 2 kids. Her hobbies include reading, shopping, cricut, and coffee.
Her favorite sports are Basketball (Warriors) and Baseball (Yankees, Giants, and A’s.) Hannah says that even though her face looks serious, she is a friendly person LOL.

Leslie Escarcega
CSR
Leslie Escarcega
CSR
Over 4 years experience in Customer Service. She is the oldest of her siblings with one sister and one brother. On her time off she loves hiking.

Natalie Feagin
CSR
Natalie Feagin
CSR
Over 5 years’ experience in customer service. Married with 3 kids, 2 girls and 1 boy. Her hobbies include baking, decorating, and spending time with family. Her favorite sport is fishing. Natalie was born and raised in Sonoma County and she enjoys working with people and helping others.

Daniel Vargas
HVAC Dispatcher
Daniel Vargas
HVAC Dispatcher
2 years customer service experience. He is engaged and father to a little girl. He enjoys working, and his favorite sports teams are the the 49ers and the Warriors. Daniel says he seems like a quiet person, but he’s really not. He’s a big jokester when you get to know him.

Jamie Corder
Plumbing Dispatcher
Jamie Corder
Plumbing Dispatcher

Carol Gray
Plumbing Install Coordinator
Carol Gray
Plumbing Install Coordinator
Over 16 years of experience in customer service. Born and raised in Denver Colorado, and moved to Sonoma County in 2000. Married for 16 years, has 1 daughter and 1 son. Hobbies include dance, baking, coaching cheer, reading, and crafts. Loves Baseball, basketball and football. Favorite team is the Broncos.

Brianna Janeiro
Plumbing Install Coordinator
Brianna Janeiro
Plumbing Install Coordinator
Married with one some named Levi. Brianna loves spending time with friends and family. Her favorite sports team is the 49eres by default for marrying a super big fan.

Jennifer McGinnity
HVAC Install Coordinator
Jennifer McGinnity
HVAC Install Coordinator
Over 20 years of experience in customer service. Has 1 son named Nathan, and 2 fur babies Buddy and Zoe. Hobbies include football Sunday, and playing cards with family. Favorite sports are Football and baseball. Favorite teams are the Raiders and Spurs. Takes pride in doing the best job she can every day.

Stephanie Kerkhof
HVAC Install Coordinator
Stephanie Kerkhof
HVAC Install Coordinator
20 years of experience in customer service. Born and raised in Sonoma County, she has a 2 year old daughter. Hobbies include traveling. Favorite sport is baseball.

Ashlyn Goley
Admin Assistant
Ashlyn Goley
Admin Assistant
HVAC Install

Mayolo Garduno
Project Coordinator
Mayolo Garduno
Project Coordinator
Over 4 years of industry experience. Married with a 4 year old Daughter and a 10 month old boy. Enjoys following Baseball, Basketball, football and Soccer.

Justin Korreng
Project Coordinator
Justin Korreng
Project Coordinator
Over 7 years of industry experience. He is married with one daughter. Hobbies include fishing, mountain biking and hiking. Married with a baby girl on the way. Loves the Giants. Brews his own beer and loves bulldogs.

Dann Grimm
Quality Control
Dann Grimm
Quality Control
NATE certified technician with over 20 years industry experience. Married with a child. Hobbies include fishing and spending time with family.

Salvador Bayona
Journeyman Installer
Salvador Bayona
Journeyman Installer
Has been working in the trade for 14 years. His hobbies include soccer and basketball. He has a wife named Norma and a son named Alex. Favorite sports team is the Warriors. He says that he enjoys his job and does the best job he can for his customers.

Brandon Haggin
Journeyman Installer
Brandon Haggin
Journeyman Installer
Two years industry experience. Hobbies include Basketball and cars. Favorite sports teams are Giants, Warriors, Raiders.

Aaron Kline
Journeyman Installer
Aaron Kline
Journeyman Installer
Over 16 years industry experience, he has 2 sisters and his hobbies are blacksmithing. His favorite sports team is the 49ers, and he likes long walks on the beach.

Lonnie Taber
Journeyman Installer
Lonnie Taber
Journeyman Installer

Eric Santizo
Journeyman Installer
Eric Santizo
Journeyman Installer
Over 4 years industry experience. His hobbies include going to the gym, and hiking. Eric’s favorite sport is basketball. On his time off he enjoys hanging out with his friends, family, and playing basketball.

Alexis Carreno Ortiz
Apprentice Installer
Alexis Carreno Ortiz
Apprentice Installer
Over 2 years experience in the industry. Alexis has an older brother and sister. He enjoys hanging out with friends and family. He loves music and can’t live without it. Football is his favorite sport, and he played it in high school. Alexis prides himself on being outgoing and respectful.

Sal Torres
Apprentice Installer
Sal Torres
Apprentice Installer
6 years experience in the industry. Sal likes soccer, boxing, and hiking. He is married and has 2 kids, a son and a daughter. His favorite sport is football, and he loves the Chargers.

Kevin Speaker
Apprentice Installer
Kevin Speaker
Apprentice Installer
Over 23 years industry experience. Has one daughter and two sons. Hobbies include cooking, making furniture out of reclaimed wood. Favorite sports teams are Raiders and Warriors.

Jose Humberto Toca
Apprentice Installer
Jose Humberto Toca
Apprentice Installer
Has been working in the trade for 14 years. His hobbies include soccer and golf. He has a wife and two boys. Favorite sports team is Mexico’s and France’s soccer teams.

Jose Martinez
Apprentice Installer
Jose Martinez
Apprentice Installer
Over 3 years of industry experience. Jose’s hobbies include hiking and staying fit, in general. He has two sons, Xavier and Damien. His favorite sport is football.

Jeremiah Presler
Apprentice Installer
Jeremiah Presler
Apprentice Installer
Over 2 years industry experience. He enjoys riding Harleys and the Oakland Raiders.

Roberto Gonzalez
Apprentice Installer
Roberto Gonzalez
Apprentice Installer
3 years industry experience, he has a girlfriend and 4 month old son. His enjoys time with his family and sports. His favorite team is the Raiders.

Robert Morales
Apprentice Installer
Robert Morales
Apprentice Installer
Enjoys sports and classic cars. He has a 2 year old son. His favorite sports team is the Raiders.

Tyler Ross
Apprentice Installer
Tyler Ross
Apprentice Installer
Tyler is new to the trade. He is engaged. His favorite sports teams are the 49er and the SF Giants.
HVAC Service

Nick Nielsen
Field Supervisor
Nick Nielsen
Field Supervisor
NATE certified technician with over 5 years of industry experience. Married with 4 kids. Favorite sports team is 49ers. Takes pride in his commitment to customer satisfaction.

Ben Goley
Field Supervisor
Ben Goley
Field Supervisor
Over 2 years of industry experience. Ben’s hobbies include fishing and boating. He’s married with three kids and a dog. His favorite sports teams include the Colts, the Giants and the Warriors.

Anthony Romelli
Field Supervisor
Anthony Romelli
Field Supervisor
Over 4 years of Industry experience. He is married with a son and 3 Rottweilers. Favorite sports team is the Raiders. Anthony is an Army Ranger veteran of 6 years and 4 deployments.

Tim Scott
Service Technician
Tim Scott
Service Technician
NATE Certified Technician with over 17 year of industry experience. Is married with a baby boy. Favorite sports teams are the Giants, 49ers, and the Warriors.

Mark Ross
Service Technician
Mark Ross
Service Technician
In the trade for over 35 years. He has 4 children. Hobbies include family trips, skiing and fishing. He favorite sports team is the San Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants, and he loves dogs.

Ricardo Mora
Service Technician
Ricardo Mora
Service Technician
Comes from a large family. He has a Bichon Poodle named Snowball. He enjoys exercising at the gym and being active. His favorite sports are football and basketball, and his favorite teams are the 49ers and the Warriors. Ricardo prides himself in customer satisfaction.

Jason Hyde
Maintenance Technician
Jason Hyde
Maintenance Technician
Jason’s hobbies include working on cars and trucks. He enjoys both watching and playing baseball, and mountain biking. He has 1 younger brother and 1 older sister. His favorite sports teams are the SF Giants, Huston Astros, and the 49ers. He loves dogs.

Chris Valentine
Maintenance Technician
Chris Valentine
Maintenance Technician
In the industry for 1 year. He has a 3 year old son, and enjoys spending time with friends and family. His favorite sports team is the Oakland Raiders.

Joshua Spears
Maintenance Technician
Joshua Spears
Maintenance Technician
Plumbing Install

Keith Herman
Project Coordinator
Keith Herman
Project Coordinator
Over 2 years industry experience. Total Tech Plumbing certified. Hobbies include exercise and BBQ. Engaged to be married and owns a cat and a dog. Favorite sports team is 49ers.

Ian Clark
Journeyman Installer
Ian Clark
Journeyman Installer

Mike Vella
Journeyman Installer
Mike Vella
Journeyman Installer
Over 3 years of industry experience. Married with one son. Hobbies include working on cars. Favorite sports team is the Warriors. Takes pride in his attention to detail.

Kurt Johnson
Journeyman Installer
Kurt Johnson
Journeyman Installer
Over 20 years of industry experience. Married with one son. Favorite sports team is USC football.

Alex Cordero, Jr.
Journeyman Installer
Alex Cordero, Jr.
Journeyman Installer
5 years experience. He has a girlfriend and 2 dogs. His hobbies include weight lifting and playing video games. Favorite sports teams are the LA Rams and the LA Dodgers. Alex plays the guitar, loves music, is a gun enthusiast, and a knife collector.

Travis Canela
Journeyman Installer
Travis Canela
Journeyman Installer
Travis has been in the industry for 4 years. He has 1 brother and 1 sister. Hobbies include biking and wakeboarding. Favorite team is the 49ers. Travis likes the color red and snowboarding.

Abel Manzanares Lagunas
Apprentice Installer
Abel Manzanares Lagunas
Apprentice Installer
Over 2 years industry experience. He is married with 2 kids and one on the way. His hobbies include soccer, fishing, and mountain biking. His favorite sports team is Cruz Azul.

Travis Wakefield
Apprentice Installer
Travis Wakefield
Apprentice Installer
Travis has 4 years of experience. He is married with 2 boys Kade and Ashton. He enjoys fishing, golfing, snowboarding, baseball, sports, and spending time with the family. His favorite teams are SF Giants, 49ers, and the Warriors. He prides himself on customer service and quality work.

David Marchant
Apprentice Installer
David Marchant
Apprentice Installer
2 years underground experience. David enjoys biking and being with his family. He has 2 sisters and a nephew. His favorite teams are the SF Giants and the SF 49ers.

Dominic Peterson
Apprentice Installer
Dominic Peterson
Apprentice Installer
Has a girlfriend and two dogs. Hobbies include kayaking, riding bikes, snowboarding, and his dogs. Favorite sports are Baseball and the 49ers.

Jose Esparza Rios
Apprentice Installer
Jose Esparza Rios
Apprentice Installer

Antonio Ramos Durnan
Apprentice Installer
Antonio Ramos Durnan
Apprentice Installer

Juan Donan Barragan
Apprentice Installer
Juan Donan Barragan
Apprentice Installer
Family is very important to Juan, he is a big family man. His hobbies include soccer, video games, and hanging out with family and friends. Juan’s favorite sports team is Las Chivas de Guadalajara. Juan enjoy helping others with their problems.
Plumbing Service

Scott Marchant
Comfort Adviser
Scott Marchant
Comfort Adviser
Over 16 years of industry experience. Married with 2 kids. Hobbies include fishing and Bonsai trees. Favorite sports team is any team from San Francisco.

Doug Weatherly
Comfort Adviser
Doug Weatherly
Comfort Adviser
Over 10 years industry experience. Married with two kids. Hobbies include board sports and family time. Favorite sports team is the Oakland A’s.

Gary Miller
Comfort Advisor
Gary Miller
Comfort Advisor
Over 10 years industry experience. He is single with 3 kids ages 9,6, and 4. His hobbies include fishing, mountain biking, and motorcycle riding. His favorite sports team is the 49ers. Gary is a hard worker and takes pride in everything he does.

Randy Shell
Service Technician
Randy Shell
Service Technician
As a journeyman plumber with 8 years of experience, I strive to provide professional, thorough, and educational service to my customers. My goal is for my customers to feel at ease trusting me to successfully conquer any issue they have.

Justin Mann
Service Technician
Justin Mann
Service Technician
Over 6 years’ plumbing experience, and 32 years in skilled trades. He has a 12 year old son. His hobbies include volunteer work, hiking, and reading.

David Weatherly
Service Technician
David Weatherly
Service Technician
David has been a Plumbing Technician for over three years. Married with a 2 year-old daughter. His favorite team is the Giants. In his spare time he plays the drums.

Jordan Streb
Service Technician
Jordan Streb
Service Technician
4 years’ experience. Jordan enjoys hiking, swimming, and spending time with his family. He has a girlfriend of 8 years, and three children, 6 year old son Ryder, 3 year old daughter Ellie, and 1 year old daughter Sophia. His favorite sports team is the San Francisco 49ers.

Aldo Ruiz
Service Technician
Aldo Ruiz
Service Technician
Over 3 years’ experience. Aldo enjoys coaching Rugby and Mountain Biking. He is married and has 3 boys ages 13, 11, and 2. His favorite sport is Rugby and his favorite sports team is the 49ers. With his free time he likes long walks at the beach and sleeping in when his kids let him.

Sam Saxon
Service Technician
Sam Saxon
Service Technician
Over 15 years of industry experience. Married with two children. Favorite hobbies include spending time building projects with his children, adventurous hikes, camping, and indoor climbing. Sam takes pride in being a good listener, hard working, and family oriented.

James Sellers
Service Technician
James Sellers
Service Technician
Over 10 years’ experience. James is the oldest of his siblings and has 2 younger sisters. His jobbies include art, water sports, camping, and motorcycles. He loves football and is a Pittsburg Steelers fan. Family is what matters the most to James.

Amanda Wells
Maintenance Technician
Amanda Wells
Maintenance Technician
I have over 5 years in Plumbing Industry. I designed kitchens and bathrooms in a showroom for 2 years. I’ve been in the field as a Plumbing Technician for 3 years. My passion is helping people. I enjoy solving problems and being able to fix things. I grew up in Marin County while enjoying hiking and mountain biking on the trails. On the weekends I play softball, go hiking, or go to the beach with friends.

Alex Johnson
Hydronic Specialist
Alex Johnson
Hydronic Specialist
Over 19 years of industry experience. Is a musician and plays the bass guitar. Is married with 2 kids, a girl and a boy.

Mike Faulknor
Backflow Technician
Mike Faulknor
Backflow Technician
Mike has 3 years industry experience. His hobbies include motorsports, fishing, and gaming. His favorite sports are supercross and golf. He is a problem solver and always on time.
Warehouse

CJ Casteel
Warehouse Supervisor
CJ Casteel
Warehouse Supervisor
1 year with Ongaro & Sons. 1 sister, 1 brother, and 1 dog named Cilla. Hobbies include camping and relaxing on the lake or river. Favorite basketball team is the Golden State Warriors.

Steve Thorpe
HVAC
Steve Thorpe
HVAC
3 years of experience in the industry. Married with 3 adult daughters, 1 adult son, and 4 grandsons. Hobbies include cooking, boating, aging wine, and making beer.

Dave Clark
Plumbing
Dave Clark
Plumbing
2 ½ years in the industry. Married with 2 boys and 3 grandchildren. He enjoys camping, fishing, and being with family and friends. His favorite teams are Warriors, SF Giants, and 49ers. He is friendly and easy going.

Willy De Leon
Delivery
Willy De Leon
Delivery
5 years experience int he industry. Willy has one daughter, Yoseline. He enjoys hiking and traveling. His favorite sports are soccer, football, basketball, and baseball. Favorite teams are Real Madrid, and the Golden State Warriors. Willy works hard and always does the best he can.

Bryon Herman
Delivery
Bryon Herman
Delivery
