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Commercial Kitchen Chronicles

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles

A look at what it takes to keep a commercial kitchen running. We are going to highlight all of the skilled trades it takes to keep them running.

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01:13:09

Episode 179:HVAC for Cannabis Grow Facilities:...

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2026/03/06

In this episode of the Commercial Kitchen Chronicles podcast, Pat Finley and Rich Ortega sit down with Matt Golden and Megan McIntosh from Mechanical Environments to talk about one of the most specialized corners of the mechanical industry — HVAC systems for cannabis cultivation facilities.Grow operations are a completely different animal when it comes to mechanical systems. Temperature, humidity, airflow, and environmental stability are not just about comfort. They directly impact plant health,

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01:16:06

Episode 178:Become Who You’re Meant to Be | Josh...

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2026/02/27

What does it really mean to become who you’re meant to be?In this episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, we sit down with Josh Zolin — CEO of Windy City Equipment, author of Blue is the New White, and a powerful voice for leadership, responsibility, and purpose in the skilled trades.Josh started as a technician working alongside his dad, building a service company from the ground up. Today he leads an 8-figure, multi-market commercial service organization — but this conversation goes far deeper

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01:06:18

Episode 177: Dominic Furnback with Elite Service Group

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2026/02/20

What happens when a second-generation HVAC technician refuses to follow the “sales first” model and instead builds a company around education, integrity, and preventative maintenance done right?In this episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, Pat Finley sits down live with Dominic Furnback of Elite Service Group to break down what it really means to build a service business the right way in today’s HVAC and commercial refrigeration industry.From rack refrigeration in supermarkets to light

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00:39:36

Episode 176:Flame-Free HVAC? Why Press Fittings Are...

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2026/02/17

In this episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, we’re coming to you live from the AHR Expo Podcast Pavilion with a deep dive into one of the most talked-about topics in HVAC and refrigeration right now — ACR press fittings.I sat down with Jessica Slaughter from RLS Rapid Locking Systems to talk about how copper press technology is changing the way contractors approach commercial HVAC installs, refrigeration repairs, VRF systems, and even foodservice equipment work. From hospitals and

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00:58:21

Episode 175:Betting on Yourself: Starting a...

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2026/02/13

Betting on Yourself: Kenny Postlewait on Building Postlewait Refrigeration & HVACIn this episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, Pat Finley and Rich Ortega sit down with Kenny Postlewait, also known as RefrigerationMan1988 on TikTok, to talk about what it really takes to leave a steady job and launch your own HVAC and refrigeration business.Kenny shares the raw, unfiltered truth about starting Postlewait Refrigeration & HVAC from scratch. From saving startup capital and buying his first

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00:37:33

Episode 174:CFESA Young Professionals Committee and...

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2026/02/08

In this episode, Pat Finley sits down with Olivia Smith, Jimmy Miller, and Ben Neal for a deep dive into the Young Professionals Committee (YPC) of CFESA and the upcoming YPC Symposium.Together, the group breaks down what the YPC is, who it’s for, and why it has become one of the most impactful ways for young professionals in the commercial foodservice equipment industry to grow, connect, and give back. The conversation covers how the committee brings together professionals under 40 from all corners

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00:45:56

Episode 173: Viper live from AHR Expo

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2026/02/06

Recorded live from AHR Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, this episode brings you inside the Viper booth with special guests Becca Stamey and Ashley Lynds from Refrigeration Technologies.We talk all things Viper and Refrigeration Technologies, including the products technicians rely on every day in HVACR and commercial foodservice, new releases like EZ Dose created by Robert Kraft, and what the expanded booth layout means for hands on demos and better tech experiences on the show floor.We also celebrate a huge

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00:54:53

Episode 172:CO Safety, New UEi Tech, Ghost Voltage,...

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2026/01/30

In this episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, host Pat Finley welcomes the one and only Louise Kellar from UEi Test Instruments for a jam packed conversation covering technician safety, new diagnostic tools, real world kitchen scenarios, and what to expect at AHR Expo in Las Vegas.Louise introduces UEi’s newest product, the UEiClip personal CO detector, and explains why every technician working in commercial kitchens, mechanical rooms, food trucks, and confined spaces should consider wearing

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00:36:21

Episode 171:Ambro Controls in the Field: Mobile...

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2026/01/23

In this episode of the Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, Pat sits down with Erick Kaseta from Ambro Controls for a wide-ranging, shop-talk-heavy conversation focused on real tools, real field experience, and doing the job the right way.Pat and Erick kick things off by talking about how they first connected at AHR and why Ambro Controls has become such a go-to brand for technicians who value portability, safety, and efficiency. Erick breaks down Ambro’s mission of making the contractor’s life easier and

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00:33:42

episode 170:Roaches, Grease, and “Nope”: Tech Horror...

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2026/01/16

What do you do when you open a panel and roaches start crawling out like they pay rent?Or when grease has literally vacuum-sealed a fryer to the wall?Or when you realize the ice machine you’re working on should probably be condemned… and set on fire?In this episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, Pat and Rich sit down together in person from South Carolina ahead of the CFESA Region 4 meeting to talk about the nasty side of the trade that nobody warns you about — but every technician eventually

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00:38:45

Episode 169: Think You’re a Top Tech? CFESA’s...

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2026/01/09

n this episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, Pat Finley sits down with Dan Reese from CFESA to break down one of the biggest technician-focused initiatives our industry has ever launched — CFESA’s Top Tech Throwdown.This isn’t about ego.This isn’t about social media hype.This is about skill, process, safety, and pride in the craft.The Top Tech Throwdown is a skills-based competition built specifically for CFESA Master Certified Technicians, separating hot side and cold side competitors and

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01:10:07

Episode 168:Wrenches, Work, and Real Life: A...

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2025/12/19

Welcome back to Commercial Kitchen Chronicles — The Original Foodservice Equipment Repair Podcast.This episode is our official Year in Review, and it’s one of the most real conversations we’ve had all year. Pat Finley is joined by co-hosts Jason Latimer and Rich Ortega as we sit down to reflect on everything that went right, everything that went wrong, and everything we learned along the way.With no guest and no script, we dig into the reality of life in the commercial kitchen equipment repair and

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00:54:47

Epsiode 167:From 28 Years Behind a Desk to...

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2025/12/12

What does it really take to walk away from a 28-year corporate career and start over in the skilled trades?In this powerful episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles — The Original Foodservice Equipment Repair Podcast, host Pat Finley sits down with Corrie Phillips, a commercial foodservice refrigeration technician who made the leap from the corporate world into HVACR and never looked back.Corrie shares her raw, honest journey—from working behind a desk for nearly three decades to enrolling in

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00:45:54

Episode 166:

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2025/12/11

Welcome back to Commercial Kitchen Chronicles — The Original Foodservice Equipment Repair Podcast! Today’s guest is DJ Coblentz, the Lead Technical Trainer at Viega’s brand-new state-of-the-art Ohio facility. If you’ve ever pressed a fitting, installed MegaPress, fought with threaded gas pipe, or wondered what it’s like behind the scenes at Viega’s manufacturing and training center — THIS is the episode for you. DJ shares his journey from the field to the classroom, how Viega is reshaping the

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01:05:33

Episode 165:Building Better Contractors: Rhydon...

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2025/12/05

This week on Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, Pat and Jason sit down with Rhydon Atzenhoffer — the Voice of Distribution, host of the HVAC R&D Podcast, and a guy who has lived HVAC life from the trenches to the top.Born and raised in his dad’s heating and air business in the mountains of North Carolina, Rhydon worked his way up from rough-in crews to sales, project management, and eventually wholesale distribution. Today he’s an Account Executive helping contractors build better businesses while

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01:02:59

Episode 164:The Evolution of a Tech: A Deep Dive Into...

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2025/11/28

In this powerhouse episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, Pat sits down with industry legend John Bettiga—a man whose career spans automotive and marine mechanics, semi-hermetic compressor rebuilding, commercial/industrial/marine refrigeration, grocery rack systems, Whataburger facilities, building controls, kitchen design, and supporting 150+ technicians across 17 states.This is one of the most wide-ranging and knowledge-packed conversations ever recorded on CKC, and it’s loaded with real-world

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00:54:19

Episode 163:Young Guns – The Rise of Jacob Caira

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2025/11/21

In this powerful Young Guns episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, host Pat Finley sits down with 26-year-old technician Jacob Caira, one of the brightest rising stars in the commercial kitchen and HVAC-R trade. Jacob’s story is a blueprint for what hard work, curiosity, and dedication can produce — even at a young age.Born and raised in the countryside of Middle Tennessee, Jacob took the leap into HVAC-R early. During his senior year of high school, he enrolled in tech school at TCAT

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00:59:57

Episode 162:The Journey of Troy Duff — From...

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2025/11/14

This week on Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, we’re joined by Troy Duff—a Virginia-based tech who’s carved out his own lane in the foodservice repair world. Troy started out as an electrician before taking a leap into the industry with Hobart, working alongside his grandfather who inspired his path. From running installs across Richmond and Norfolk to handling service calls, Troy climbed through the ranks and built a strong foundation in the trade.Eventually, he broke out on his own and

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01:09:28

Episode 161:John Faust on Family Business, Leadership...

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2025/10/31

In this episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, host Pat Finley and co-host Rich Ortega sit down with John Faust, President & CEO of Troubleshooter Mechanical Services and Electro Freeze of the Carolinas.John’s journey is one of grit, service, and leadership — from his days in the U.S. Air Force avionics systems to a career in IT for Hilton Hotels, and eventually taking over the family mechanical contracting business that’s been running strong since 1989.With over 30 years in the HVACR and

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01:06:13

Episode 160:tching Up with Loretta Mealor — CFESA...

Commercial Kitchen Chronicles ·

2025/10/24

In this episode of Commercial Kitchen Chronicles, Pat Finley is joined by returning guest Loretta Mealor from Austin Mealor’s Restaurant Service Equipment Repair — alongside cohost Rich Ortega of On The Rock Services.The trio dives deep into the CFESA Conference, Loretta’s first year serving on the CFESA Board of Directors, her committee work with CFESA Cares and Education & Training, and the growing impact of technician development programs. Loretta shares her insights on mentorship, technician

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