ACI Mechanical & HVAC Sales Becomes 100% Employee-Owned Through ESOP Transition

SEATTLE, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ACI Mechanical & HVAC Sales (ACI), a trusted name in commercial HVAC across the Pacific Northwest, has transitioned to 100% employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This milestone comes as ACI celebrates 40 years in business, honoring the team behind its success and deepening its connection to the communities ACI serves.

Founded in 1985, ACI has spent four decades building trusted relationships by delivering reliable, energy-efficient HVAC solutions. By becoming employee-owned, ACI reinforces its values, maintains leadership and operations, and ensures continued stability for customers and vendors. The ESOP also strengthens the company's foundation for long-term growth while deepening its ties to the communities it serves.

"Celebrating 40 years in business alongside our newly named employee-owners makes this milestone even more special," said Keith Glasch, President of ACI Mechanical & HVAC Sales. "An ESOP is our way of showing the people who have helped build this company that they aren't just part of ACI, they are ACI. We want to keep that spirit alive, honor the work that has brought us here, and build a future that stays true to who we are."

Steve Deis, Managing Director at Lazear Capital Partners, who served as ACI's financial advisor on the transaction, added: "ACI is built on people, expertise, and relationships, and that is exactly what makes it such a perfect fit for an ESOP. This strategy keeps the team at the heart of the business, protects the culture they have worked so hard to cultivate, and ensures continuity for customers and vendors across the Pacific Northwest."

Through its new employee-owned structure, ACI is well-positioned for long-term growth and a future defined by its core value of Thriving Together.

About ACI Mechanical & HVAC Sales
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, ACI Mechanical & HVAC Sales is the Pacific Northwest's premier vendor for commercial HVAC applications. The company collaborates with consulting engineers, contractors, and their customers to deliver exceptional solutions for various sectors, including education, data centers, commercial office buildings, healthcare, and industrial facilities. With a team of fifty-five degreed sales engineers and project professionals working with over fifty equipment manufacturers, ACI is committed to helping buildings thrive. For more information, visit acimechsales.com.

SOURCE ACI Mechanical Sales