Zach Schuelke is the fume extraction department manager at Custom Cooling and Heating (customcooling.net)
Tell us a little about your business. – At Custom Cooling and Heating the fume extraction department installs and services clean air equipment. This equipment picks up ‘dirty’ air from all types of processes, (ie. welding, food coatings, fiberglass, etc.) filters it and recirculates the filtered air back into the building. We also provide all the standard services a typical HVAC company does.
How did you get started in the business? – I had known the owner for a long time and he asked if I wanted to help part time. My ongoing joke is that I started as a part timer and they just never fired me.
What has been your most important achievement professionally? – To me, being able to provide a service that constantly meets customer expectations in form and function is really the only achievement I am concerned with.
Tell us a little about your family. – I have been married to my wife going on six years now, and we have three dogs.
What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? – Meeting/marrying my wife. She has really impacted how I see the world and as cliché as it sounds, she has made me a better person.
What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? – I really enjoy tinkering on old motorcycles and cars, woodworking, and anything outdoors. Sitting still can be challenging for me and I really enjoy learning new things.
If you had a theme song, what would it be? – As an ongoing joke between myself and my cousin, I would have to say Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
If you could have a super power, what would it be? – Not a super power, but more of a super hero – I would say Ironman. He is a genius with cool machines. If I was him I might have more projects in my garage that were operational than I currently do.
If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? – I always thought being a biologist would be really rewarding. I have always enjoyed working out in nature, and since I was a little kid I have had a love for animals. So it would be interesting to be able to dedicate your life to studying them in their natural environments.
What local nonprofit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? – I have always had a soft spot for the Ronald McDonald House. As I kid I had some health issues and my family stayed at the Ronald McDonald House in Houston while I was receiving medical care. It was an experience that has stuck with me all my life.
What is your favorite local Lincoln restaurant? – This is a tough one, Lincoln has a great food scene, but its hard to argue with a meal from Misty’s. It really is the best and I love the atmosphere. It is just a Lincoln classic.
If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? – I would like to have dinner with Theodore Roosevelt. As a former president, rough rider, conservationist and father of the national parks system, I would love to have a conversation about his life, travels, and our parks.
To contact Custom Cooling and Heating they can call the shop at 402-489-9227.