Background

Don Langston is a highly credentialed HVAC owner-operator and we’re thrilled to have him in the American Operator network. After earning a mechanical engineering degree from UC Irvine specializing in commercial HVAC and refrigeration, he joined his father's business in 1972 and spent five decades growing it into Aire Rite, a Southern California institution with 100 service trucks and 160 employees.

He now runs Eventus Partners LLC, a consulting practice for HVAC CEOs and manufacturers, and is an active member of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America.

Why American Operator

Having been through the full arc, from technician to CEO to seller, Don brings a level of credibility and practical judgment that no corporate background can replicate. He is exactly the kind of advisor an operator taking over an HVAC business needs in their corner. Don's decades of hands-on experience running a business that outlasted competitors, recessions, and industry shifts make him one of the most seasoned operators in the American Operator network.