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Inside Vulcan: Our People Make This a Great Place to Work

Inside Vulcan: Why Our People Make This a Great Place to Work

Great service doesn’t start with tools or trucks. It starts with people who care about the work, respect each other and show up ready to get better every day. Over the past few years, our team has grown into something special, and the difference is easy to feel the moment you walk through the door.

A Culture Where Everyone Has a Voice

One of the things that sets Vulcan apart is that every team member has a voice. We don’t operate like a place where ideas only come from the top. We learn from each other across departments, skill levels and experience. That creates a stronger company and it helps every person feel invested in what we’re building.

When people feel heard, they take more ownership. When they take ownership, the work improves. It’s that simple.

Growth That Makes the Whole Team Better

We put a lot of focus on leveling up. Individual growth matters because it directly impacts the team. As each person becomes more skilled, more confident and more capable, our clients feel the difference in the quality of service we deliver.

This mindset creates momentum. It also creates opportunity. People aren’t stuck in one place here. They’re encouraged to develop, take on more responsibility and build a career they’re proud of.

Teamwork That Goes Beyond the Job

We take team building seriously because strong relationships make for stronger performance. Our crew spends time together outside of work, whether that’s a round of golf, a Barons game or company events designed to build camaraderie.

That connection carries over into the field. When you trust the people next to you, communication improves and problems get solved faster.

Proud to Be in a People Business

HVAC is a technical industry, but it’s also a people business. What makes us proud isn’t just the work we do. It’s who we do it with. Teamwork, trust and shared values are what define Vulcan, and that’s what makes this a great place to grow and succeed.

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      Dan Shirey

      President

      Dan is a native of Indianapolis, IN and a proud graduate of Butler University. He joined Vulcan Mechanical in 2002 as President, and is responsible for company oversight, leadership, culture and strategic growth of the business. During his tenure, he has led company growth to locations in Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, AL. and Chattanooga, TN. Over the course of his 25+ year career, he has worked for HVAC distribution, manufacturers and local companies, gaining valuable industry insight. He has held positions in operations management, maintenance sales, sales management and general management with a specific interest in coaching all aspects of selling. In addition, Dan is a board member of LandOpt. 

      Jeff Williams

      Project Manager

      Jeff Williams has been with Vulcan for over 20 years and serves as the Corporate Project Manager. He is responsible for leading the Project Sales Consultants and the installation team. In his role, Jeff helps our customers resolve issues within their facility and ensures a high quality, professional installation. He has 40 years of experience in the HVAC industry, which includes experience with design build projects, equipment replacements, test and balance, controls, project management and estimating. He also previously taught HVAC classes at Bessemer State Technical College (now Lawson State) for approximately five years. Jeff is an invaluable resource to Vulcan, as he uses his experience and knowledge to continuously help train and coach our project team to ensure that we provide a premium level of project delivery to our customers.