# Navigating Careers in HVAC: Jason Saunders’ Journey to the Top

By Greg Crumpton · Published 2024-02-27 · Updated 2026-06-30 · Engineering & Construction on MarketScale
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> A high school graduate built a path to the executive suite by mastering mentorship, customer service, and adaptability in the trades

## Key points

- A trade career can lead to executive-level success without a traditional four-year degree.
- Mentorship and customer service are critical differentiators for long-term advancement in HVAC.
- Adaptability and continuous learning are essential traits for climbing the ladder in the skilled trades.

Block Field

On this episode of "[Straight Outta Crumpton](https://marketscale.com/shows/straight-outta-crumpton/)," hosts [Greg Crumpton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/crumptonskilledtrades/) and [Gabrielle Bar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-bar-a1138519a/) explore the dynamic careers in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). They have a chat with [**Jason Saunders**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-saunders-561ab430/), the President of [**Indoor Environmental Services**](https://www.ies-hvac.com/), about his extraordinary journey from a high school graduate to a top executive in the field.

**Saunders** shares insights about his unique career path, underscoring the significance of mentorship, customer service, and adaptability in the trade. His experiences offer invaluable lessons for both seasoned professionals and newcomers in the HVAC landscape, shedding light on the various opportunities and challenges that define this evolving industry.

> His experiences offer invaluable lessons for both seasoned professionals and newcomers in the HVAC landscape, shedding light on the various opportunities and challenges that define this evolving industry.

Tags: careers in HVAC, HVAC Industry., Indoor Environmental Services, Jason Saunders, Straight Outta Crumpton podcast

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