About Us
Expertise You Can Recognize By Name:
The Value of a Tenured Team
Since 1990, Berkun Air has been a cornerstone of the Palm Beach community. We aren’t a high-volume corporation. Instead, we operate as a boutique firm, intentionally small so we can remain personally involved in every project.
As a LEED Green Associate, we specialize in the sophisticated needs of Palm Beach’s most prestigious custom estates. From high-efficiency VFR (Variable Flow Refrigerant) systems to sustainable air filtration, we design and maintain systems that satisfy the strictest standards of luxury and building code excellence.
When you call us, you aren’t a ticket number, you are part of our extended family.
Our Team:
Familiar Faces, Trusted Care
At Berkun Air, we believe that who enters your home matters. We take immense pride in our low turnover; our technicians have been with us for years, and many of our clients request them by name.
- No Commissions: Our technicians are paid for their expertise, not their sales skills. You will always receive an honest assessment, never a high-pressure sales pitch.
- The Personal Touch: When you call our office, you speak directly to Tracy or Andrea. There are no automated menus. We know our customers’ homes and systems as if they were our own.
- 24/7 Accountability: After hours, your call is handled by our on-call technicians, and our team remains accessible for emergencies. We are here when you need us, guaranteed.
The Berkun Journey
Jeff Berkun’s journey in the air conditioning trade began in 1979. With two decades of field experience under his belt, he founded Berkun Air in 1999 with a clear vision: to provide a level of technical expertise and honesty that was missing in the South Florida market.
A year after opening, Jeff purchased the building where the company still operates today, a testament to the stability and long-term commitment he has to his clients and his team. Jeff’s “contractor’s contractor” reputation has made him a preferred partner for the area’s leading custom home builders and architects.
The Founder:
Jeff Berkun
Tracy Parnell
The Heart of the Office
Office/Service Manager
Tracy has been the steady hand at Berkun Air since 2004, bringing nearly three decades of industry expertise to the team. As our Operations Manager, she ensures every “ship” in the fleet runs smoothly, but her true passion is the people. To Tracy, our clients aren’t just account numbers, after twenty years, they’ve become dear friends. Whether she’s solving a complex scheduling puzzle or just catching up on the phone, Tracy makes sure every customer feels heard, helped, and at home.
Andrea Grimes
The Logistics Expert
Dispatcher
Andrea joined the Berkun Air family in 2023, stepping into the high-energy role of Service Dispatcher. Think of her as our air traffic controller; she’s the one behind the scenes ensuring our technicians are exactly where they need to be. Whether she’s coordinating a complex schedule or reaching out to remind you it’s time for your preventive maintenance, Andrea’s goal is simple: keeping your home comfortable and your system running perfectly year-round.
Kevin Kiekenapp
The Project Visionary
Construction Manager
Kevin has been a cornerstone of the Berkun Air team since 2003. As our Construction Manager, he is the boots-on-the-ground expert who transforms complex designs into reality. From coordinating large-scale installations to managing precision on multiple job sites, Kevin ensures every project stays on track and meets our exacting standards. For Kevin, the reward is in the details; he takes immense pride in seeing a system perfectly integrated into a home, knowing that the finished result provides lasting comfort and quality for our clients.
John Demacedo
The Expert Next Door
Lead Maintenance Tech
John joined Berkun Air in 2019 and has quickly become the “face of the family” for many of our residential clients. As our Maintenance Lead, John focuses on the fine details that keep your system running efficiently year-round. Because he visits our clients every few months for precision tune-ups, he has built genuine, lasting relationships with the homeowners he serves. John doesn’t just check your filters and coils; he knows the specific nuances of your home’s system, providing the consistent, personalized care that defines the Berkun Air experience.
Clyde Tater
Master of the Craft
Lead Service Technician
Clyde has been a pillar of the HVAC industry for over 23 years, bringing his wealth of knowledge to the Berkun Air family since 2018. As our Lead Service Technician, Clyde has earned a reputation for being the person our clients trust most when they need a definitive answer. He is known for his “measure twice, cut once” philosophy and a relentless dedication to doing the job right the first time. For Clyde, it’s not just about fixing a system; it’s about providing the reliability and peace of mind that our long-term customers have come to expect from a seasoned expert.
Team Members
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