Our Team
Led by CEO and Owner John Hooper, Fiat Incorporated is a team of capable HVACR technicians who are committed to being honest and straightforward in all our customer interactions. Over the last 15 years, we have built a team that embraces Fiat’s customer-first approach. We provide heating and cooling equipment installation and check-ups, as well as emergency service. If your AC goes out at just the wrong time, the Fiat team will be there to identify and solve the problem.
John Hooper
Owner & CEO
John, a longtime Arizona resident, opened Fiat Incorporated in 2003, after leaving a job in corporate facilities management. John created his company after identifying a need for quality, dependable HVACR services in Arizona. He wanted to put customers first and revenue second. Since then, John has assembled a team of specialists and experts who provide outstanding service to homes and businesses across the state. A thought leader in business growth and leadership, John is committed to identifying new opportunities for his company and embracing the most advanced technology in the industry. In 2014, John led the acquisition of Burt-Burnett, a commercial heating and air conditioning company that has operated in Tempe, Arizona for 30 years. Burt-Burnett operates in partnership with Fiat Incorporated, expanding the amount of services and suppliers available to Fiat customers
Karen Meyer
Moved from Indiana to Arizona with her family when she was 5 years of age. She graduated from ASU with a BS in Office Administration. Worked for both Non-Profit Organizations and Real Estate firms since she was 18. She has known John Hooper the owner of Fiat and been a friend of his family for over 30 years. In 2007, she joined Fiat, beginning as a part-time employee, helping in the office from her home. She calls herself “support staff” since she is open to helping in whatever capacity is necessary at the time although presently she assists with the administration and bookkeeping requirements of Fiat.
Josh Major
Originally from Texas, Josh Major joined Fiat Inc in the summer of 2019. He graduated from RSI in 2018 and is quickly learning the HVACR trade.
Josh grew up in Venezuela, speaks fluent Spanish and has an extensive background in Housekeeping and Customer Service.
The Refrigeration School – Electromechanical Technologies – Graduated 4/2018
EPA Universal Certification – 3/2018
Roy Gardoni, Jr.
Roy has been with us since 2018. He came to Fiat with more than 15 years of experience in the HVAC industry here in Arizona, ranging from leading HVAC service teams to sales and operations. He is one of our senior technicians and has quickly become a valued team member. When he’s not at work, Roy enjoys coaching youth baseball.
Laura Becker
Laura joined the Fiat team in 2018. She has extensive experience in operations and office management. At Fiat she works with dispatch, customer service, and helps with job coordination tasks, doing whatever is necessary to ensure that our technicians have all that they need to solve our customers’ issues quickly and effectively. Laura has 2 grown children and enjoys travel & hiking when she’s not in the office.