Hiller Plumbing

Jimmy Hiller, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (Hiller), was honored with his seventh “Most Admired CEO’s and Their Companies” Award from the Nashville Business Journal. This award marks Hiller’s seventh recognition in the 100-500 Nashville-area employee, private business category, following awards in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.

Each year, the “Most Admired CEO’s and their Companies” Award recognizes leaders who continually inspire those around them. This peer-award honors those who are “shining examples” of how companies should be run and managed, and who are well-respected as upstanding professionals among the community. Each year, Nashville Business Journal solicits nominations for those leaders believed to be among the best-of-the-best, and the final honorees are selected by a group of previous winner CEO’s.

During the reception and banquet, Mr. Hiller and other honorees were presented with the “Most Admired CEO’s and Their Companies” award via live announcement at the Four Seasons Nashville on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This special event not only honors each recipient for their contributions to their own companies, but celebrates their unique impacts on Nashville’s business community.

“It is always such an honor to receive this recognition from my peers”, remarked Jimmy Hiller. “This group of talented CEO’s has had such an impact on our city and business realm. I respect their contributions and leadership and feel fortunate to be named alongside them. I’d also like to thank each and every member of our team at Hiller”, he continued. “Without their inspiration, we would not be where we are today, and recognition like this would not be possible.”

For other leaders at Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, this award does not come as a surprise. Nicholas Martin, the company’s Chief Marketing Officer, remarked, “There are very few leaders as impactful as Jimmy Hiller. He is committed to operating with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism, and his unique ability to motivate teams to achieve incredible goals is parallel to none. This award”, he continued, “Could not have been given to a more deserving individual, and I am proud to know and work with Jimmy”.

Launched in 1990 with a single truck and just $500, Hiller has grown to include over 600 trucks, 18 locations, and more than 800 employees across seven states. In addition to inspiring and leading members of his own organization, Jimmy Hiller has had a profound impact on more than 200 other contracting organizations through PRAXIS S-10, a national success college for HVAC and Plumbing contractors, as well as thousands of technicians who attend Total Tech School (a subsidiary of Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical).

After serving customers in Apalachicola for more than four decades, Gunn Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (Gunn) is joining Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (Hiller), the region’s premier provider of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical service, installations, and repair. The former Gunn headquarters will operate as Hiller’s 18^th regional location, and its 2^nd location in Florida This merger follows a previous acquisition (Roussos Air Conditioning) in Panama City in 2022.

Since its inception, Gunn has earned a reputation as one of the Franklin and Gulf County area’s most trusted providers for residential and commercial heating, air conditioning service, repair, and replacements. As a family-owned and family-operated company, Gunn Heating and Air Conditioning promises quick, accurate diagnoses and long-term solutions to its loyal customers. As owners Jimmy and Shirley Thompson began considering the succession of the company, caring for their valued clients in the years to come was their top priority.

“Our team is thrilled to be joining Hiller’s Florida operations”, remarked Jimmy Thompson, one of Gunn Heating & Air Conditioning’s Owners. “When looking for companies to partner with, our primary goal was to ensure that each of our loyal clients would receive the best customer experience possible. We’re extremely confident”, he continued, “That under the Hiller brand, these incredible families and businesses will be well taken care of in the future.”

Hiller, like Gunn, is also a family-owned and family-operated business. For over 34 years, Hiller has operated with its original founder at the helm, earning the loyalty of its clients through a commitment to expert technical skills, exceptional service, and integrity. Hiller’s priority is always the thoughtful care of its clients. Former Gunn Heating & Air Conditioning customers can continue to expect the elevated standard of care they are accustomed to under its leadership.

“Since expanding into Florida, we have greatly enjoyed serving families across the Panhandle”, remarked Jimmy Hiller, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical. “We are so excited for the opportunity to partner with Gunn Heating and Air Conditioning, who has developed a legacy of extremely positive client experience across the Apalachicola area. We are looking forward”, he continued, “To carrying their mission forward for years to come.”

Hiller was founded in 1990 by Jimmy Hiller, the company’s single employee. Over the past three decades, Hiller has grown exponentially as a direct result of its commitment to its values; professionalism, integrity, quality, and caring. Today, the organization includes over 600 “Happy Face” trucks and 880 associates across 18 locations in 7 states.

After opening in Panama City and the surrounding areas in 2022, homeowners in Florida have enjoyed Hiller’s industry-leading technician training and education, 24/7 emergency services, instant online appointment booking, and real-time technician tracking. Families across the Greater Apalachicola area can expect these benefits, and Hiller’s exceptional customer experience, in the months, years, and decades ahead.

Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (Hiller), the region’s premier provider of residential and commercial service and repair, is proud to announce a five-year partnership with The University of Alabama’s Athletic Department and Crimson Tide Sports Marketing. As part of the sponsorship, Hiller was named the “Official Plumbing and HVAC Provider of the Crimson Tide^®”

The University of Alabama is one of the most established public institutions across the Southeast. In addition to its exceptional academic and research offerings, the Crimson Tide’s sports programs are deeply ingrained in the history and traditions of families across the state. With 28 national team championships in football, men’s and women’s golf, gymnastics and softball combined, and countless Southeastern Conference titles, the Crimson Tide is universally recognized as one of the biggest powerhouses among collegiate athletic programs.

Since opening its Huntsville branch in 2015, Hiller has earned a reputation among Alabama homeowners for outstanding customer experiences. As a direct result of this success, Hiller launched its second Alabama location in Birmingham earlier this year. As Hiller’s presence across the state continues to expand, a partnership of this magnitude offers a great avenue to participate in and support the areas that are sustaining the business’s growth.

“We are very excited to partner with The University of Alabama’s Athletic Department,” remarked Jimmy Hiller, Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “At Hiller, we always strive to be active participants and supporters of the communities we serve. We have been invested in serving homeowners across Alabama for many years now”, he continued, “And could not be more excited to partner with an organization that creates so many opportunities for so many across the state.”

“Businesses that actively serve families in our area are ideal partners for us. We are so excited to welcome Hiller as a partner,” remarked Jim Carabin, Vice President and General Manager of Crimson Tide Sports Marketing. “Developing exciting experiences for fans and supporting our athletic endeavors for our student-athletes is so important to us. Long-term partnerships with organizations like this are one of the ways that we achieve those goals.”

Launched in 1990 with a single employee and just $500, Hiller has grown exponentially across the past three decades. Today, Hiller includes over 800 associates and 600 trucks across 17 locations and has responded to over 1.7M service calls across 7 states.

Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (Hiller), Tennessee’s largest provider of residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical service and repair, was honored with Ruud’s 2023 Top Pro Partner Award. This award marks Hiller’s ninth consecutive recognition, beginning in 2015.

Since the 1800s, Ruud, a major manufacturer of HVAC systems, has been at the forefront of heating and cooling system development and innovation. Each year, Ruud evaluates contractors, naming Pro Partners that deliver the highest standards of excellence in installation and service of HVAC equipment. This designation is determined based on quality of work, verified customer feedback, and volume of exceptional installations and repairs.

In 2015, Hiller received their first Pro Partner award, ranking first among 20 contractors selected from a pool of national businesses. Each year since, Hiller has been named among the best-of-the-best. The 2023 award, which was announced at a reception in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 30^th, was Hiller’s ninth consecutive Pro Partner award.

“We are so proud to have been honored with our ninth Ruud Pro Partner Award this year”, remarked Jimmy Hiller, founder and CEO of Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical. “Like Hiller, Ruud is extremely committed to superior product installations, service, and maintenance. Their equipment helps us ensure that each family we serve is comfortable and happy in their homes for years to come. We are extremely honored”, he continued, “To have earned an award that recognizes our parallel commitment to superior installation and ongoing service and repair on these systems”.

Launched in 1990 with just $500 and a single truck, 24-year-old Jimmy Hiller founded his company on values that have become signatures of the Hiller brand: integrity, professionalism, exceptional ongoing training, truly caring for others, clear and upfront pricing, and 24/7 emergency services. Today, Hiller is one of the nation’s largest privately-owned home services companies, employing more than 800 associates with a fleet of over 600 “Happy Face” trucks across 17 locations in 7 states.