CHRIS DAVIDSON, OWNER
Chris grew up in Florida and attended the University of Florida, earning a BS in Chemical Engineering, as well as an MBA. He had a 10-year career with Kimberly-Clark in Beech Island, SC as an operations and maintenance leader in consumer products manufacturing. His experience also includes a 10-year career with GE in Greenville, SC as a quality Manager and senior engineering manager in Power Services.
Chris, his wife, Kristen, and their children, Riley, Matthew, Violet, and Jonah reside in Upstate SC..
BEN LAGRANGE, OWNER
Ben grew up in South Carolina and attended college at Clemson University, earning a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering, as well as an MBA. He had a 19-year career with GE Power in Greenville, SC as a design engineer, quality engineer, reliability engineer, and a senior engineering manager in the Power Services sector.
Ben and co-owner, Chris founded Blue Ridge Heating & Air (previously known as Stew’s Heating & Cooling) in October 2019.
Ben recently married his wife, Whitney, at Pretty Place and they reside in Upstate SC with their three children.
Service Business Evolution Podcast
In this episode of The Leading HVAC Podcast, Chris Davidson and Ben Lagrange, co-owners of Blue Ridge Heating and Air, share their journey from corporate America to acquiring two HVAC companies. They discuss partnership dynamics, leadership challenges, and key lessons on communication, team development, and industry shifts—all while staying data-driven.
Supporting Our Community:
Armstrong & Blue Ridge’s Leadership Greer Initiative
At Blue Ridge Heating & Air, we believe in giving back to the communities we serve. Through the Leadership Greer project, we proudly partnered with Armstrong to donate funds to support one of our local Greenville schools.
This initiative reflects our commitment to education, community growth, and making a lasting impact on future generations. By working together, we’re helping provide valuable resources for students and teachers, fostering a brighter future for Greenville.
Located in the Sunnyside community, Dunbar provides high-quality 4K and preschool special education, building a strong foundation for young learners. Our mission is to enhance their playground with much-needed shade and upgrades, creating a safer, more enjoyable space for kids.
