2025 Top Women in HVAC: Angela Rubino Hines
Angela Rubino Hines
How and when did you enter the HVACR industry?
While I grew up in a family-owned HVAC service company, I became the leader and owner of an HVAC and plumbing service company in 2004. My father and I were working on a succession plan for me to become the eventual leader and owner of the company. However, before that transition was solidified, my father had to leave the business abruptly for medical reasons, and I was thrust into my leadership and ownership role.
What has been the most rewarding aspect of working in HVACR?
We take pleasure in helping keep people comfortable in their homes. These customers are also our family, friends, and neighbors, who also see our brand and our team members stepping up as good citizens in our community. Many of these longtime customers consistently use our services and recommend us to their friends, family, and neighbors. That really shows who we are and that what we do makes a difference.
Describe the proudest moment in your career.
Honestly, it’s right now. We remain independent with impressive annual growth. We have more than 65 employees and more than 50 service vehicles. Our processes and operations continue to improve and gain efficiency. We have trusted partners and vendors. We even opened our own training center in 2024 with a full-time trainer and excellent recruiting avenues with local trade educators.
How can we increase the number of women in HVACR?
Start exposing more middle school students to the trades and make a special effort to make sure girls are included and supported. Reserve a percentage of apprenticeships for young women. Professionalize the workplace and de-emphasize gender. These are things I have implemented in my company, and we have seen success with bringing in more women to the trades.
What remains on your HVACR bucket list — what do you aspire to do that you haven’t accomplished yet?
I’d like to own the largest independent residential HVAC and plumbing service company in my region.
What advice do you have for women who are considering entering the HVACR field?
Don’t be scared. The industry can feel daunting and repelling. Just because it’s a male-dominated field doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities for women in all aspects of the business. Oh, and it’s a recession-proof industry.
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