Howdy!

Thank you for choosing The Coolest! My name is Mark LeGare, but my friends call me “Air LeGare.”

My journey into the HVAC world began at 17 when I enlisted in the U.S Army as a utilities equipment repairman during Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan. I served for 4 years in the 10th Mountain Division, stationed in Ft. Drum, NY.

After my enlistment, I returned to Afghanistan as a private contractor to provide HVAC and comfort solutions to our soldiers in hazardous combat areas. This service often brought me to the frontlines to help build and maintain critical infrastructure for Special Forces soldiers, Marines, Army Troops, and even local Afghani Security Forces. I look back at this time very fondly, as it was arguably one of the most exciting times of my career.

Once I completed my service in Afghanistan, I found myself working on industrial chillers inside nuclear reactors. I would often work inside of generator rooms, turbine floors, crawling inside complex ducting and ventilation in and out of all types of nuclear and coal power plants. This moment in time was short lived as I was awarded another HVAC contract to work in Iraq.

Determined to lend my skills to our soldiers in Iraq, I became a private contractor once again. This time i was responsible for working on advanced HVAC systems inside of armored combat vehicles. These vehicles were either intact, or in major disrepair. I spent a large portion of this time training soldiers to fix and repair HVAC systems, in addtion to spearheading the operations of one of the most coveted HVAC repair shops in Iraq. Some convoys would travel from many miles away in order to ensure that their equipment received the best care.

Driven by my desire for excellence and a strong compulsion to start my own business, I moved back home to Austin.  It was at this point that I embarked on a years-long journey, working and studying under various local residential and commercial contractors. After countless hours of on-the-job experience, blood, sweat, and tears, I eventually founded my own HVAC company.

Since then, my company has grown into a team of 12–16 dedicated professionals, eager to serve all our valued customers in the greater Austin area.

I always operate with a smile and have a knack for making people laugh. I treat all my customers fairly, as if they were my friends, and am unwavering in my dedication to my craft. As a fully licensed, insured, and unrestricted contractor.

I am the proud husband to Andi, and father to Levi and Lyle.

My team and I are looking forward to working with you!

Mark LeGare

Founder, The Coolest LLC