Leadership Team

Hugh Neff Jenkins III – CEO

I grew up working on boats, cars, and airplanes with my father and enjoyed mechanical things.

I got into the HVAC industry after getting an engineering degree from Georgia Tech and got my start in sales with one of the major manufacturers and was assigned to a sales office in Northeast Tennessee.  I always knew I wanted to be a business owner and after 6 years of field experience I was fortunate enough to meet our founder, Wayne Brooks, in 1999 who was looking for someone to join him and eventually take over the business.

I leapt at the opportunity, moved to Jacksonville, and together we grew the company until he retired.  We have continued to grow ever since.

This is a great industry that provides opportunities for people of all education levels and talents.  It is an essential industry that provides critical services for healthcare, industry, education, government, and commerce.  My favorite part of the business is seeing people grow and develop both professionally and personally and to be able to provide for their families while maintaining a good home life.

Our company is merit based.  We don’t care about your pedigree or lack of one.  If you work hard and produce, we are going to give you opportunities to learn and grow.  We also want you to enjoy what you are doing.  If you aren’t having some fun doing this, something is wrong.  My job as President and Owner is to make sure our management team takes care of our associates who take care of our clients.  If we create an environment that attracts the best people, gives them opportunities to learn and grow so they can be the best in the business at taking care of our clients, then we will be a successful company.  Our financial success is a natural byproduct of doing exactly that.

“Be a Servant Leader”

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neff-jenkins

Brad Tepper – President Equipment and Parts

I am a competitor at heart. I went to the Naval Academy because it was a great school and I could continue to play football.

After 3 deployments over 4 years as a commissioned officer, I landed in Rhode Island as a leadership and navigation instructor. Many of my peers had transitioned into medical sales, so when I was introduced to an opportunity to join HVAC technical sales I thought it might be a good fit. I was right. I get to experience new challenges daily and it scratches my competitive itch.

I joined Brooks because they gave me the autonomy I wanted to build a great team of sales people. We are all competitors that work together as a team. My role is to make sure every player has the training they need to be successful and help remove major roadblocks when needed. I like to see people reach their full potential and win. 

“If you don’t work hard, it doesn’t matter what potential you have.”

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-tepper

Chad Poole – President Building Automation

I started my career as a welder and I knew nothing about building automation, but the idea of knowing you could control a building from a laptop was exciting. I took a pay cut to get my start in building automation and made the best career choice of my life.

I moved from being an apprentice, to technician, programmer, and project manager. I have done it all which enables me to be the mentor and coach my team needs. I opened the office in Miami before being given the opportunity to lead the entire Building Automation team. 

I believe if you are willing learn, we will teach you, but our standards are high as we want to deliver the best products and services we can to our customers.

“High Standards, Our Customers Deserve the Best”

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-poole

Dustin Morgan – President Building Services

I believe that “Hard work beats talent when talent does not work hard.” This mindset has shaped my career and continues to drive my passion for excellence. With a lifelong love for sports and a competitive spirit, I’ve always thrived in environments that challenge me to grow.

Following the guidance of family and friends, I embarked on a career in the HVAC industry, starting as an HVAC Apprentice with Local Union 234. Over the years, I progressed to become a Building Trades Journeyman, gaining hands-on experience in Test and Balance, Start-up, and Service. I’ve held various leadership roles, including Technician, Supervisor, and Project Manager, all of which have deepened my technical expertise and industry knowledge.

Committed to continuous growth, I pursued a business degree while working full-time, attending evening classes to expand my skills. After nearly a decade in the field, I embraced a new challenge—transitioning into sales as a Sales Engineer. Over four successful years in this role, I honed my ability to build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, an essential element of any high-performing team.

Today, I remain passionate about tackling challenges head-on and driving success through hard work, dedication, and a people-first approach.

“Hard work beats talent when talent does not work hard.”

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustin-morgan-296378144/

Greg Lechwar – Chief Financial Officer 

A results-driven executive with a passion for problem-solving, innovation, and leadership, I have built my career on adaptability, collaboration, and strategic vision. With extensive experience in financial leadership, acquisition integration, and operational efficiency, I excel in dynamic environments where complex challenges demand creative solutions. 

I hold both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Florida and am a Florida Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). Beyond my professional commitments, I am active in local charities, most recently as Treasurer for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville and actively contribute to the CFO Leadership Council – Jacksonville Chapter. 

I am passionate about leveraging data to drive business decisions. I lead with integrity, leverage data-driven insights, and prioritize strong, collaborative relationships that drive long-term success. 

“At the end of the day, finance leaders must be proper storytellers. You must be constantly on top of your data and tell the story behind the numbers.”

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-lechwar/ 

Stephanie L. Jenkins – VP of People Operations

With over 25 years in various roles ranging from in Human Resources, Recruiting, Training and Development and Project Management, I love that I am in the perfect place to apply my diversified experience.

My Industrial Engineering degree prepared me to take on whatever operational challenge I have been asked to tackle. I started my career in healthcare because I wanted to impact the patient experience.

At Brooks, our products are essential to many businesses, including healthcare and keeping patients comfortable and safe. My passion is creating a great place to work that embraces our core values to create a winning team that positively impacts our employees, customers and our community.

I am here to support each and every person’s career growth at Brooks.

Our core values: “Be Different, Be Dependable, & Do the Right Thing.”

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanielmackendree