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Who is James R. Leichter?

James R. Leichter is considered by many to be a “working man’” consultant. He has been in the industry since 1985. He is an accomplished service technician, installation technician, sheet-metal fabricator, plumber, and electrician. He was one of the youngest to ever receive a coveted Master Mechanical Certificate in the state of Kansas. At one time, James was certified in approximately thirty states to perform all phases of gas piping, heating, air-conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration system design, service, and installation.

James is the founder and past President of EnviroTech Heating & Cooling, Inc., one of the most successful residential/light commercial service and replacement companies in the area. He has been featured in several major newspaper articles as well as local television and radio. He has served as a consultant to major insurance companies who asked him to investigate alleged fraud and abuse related to the HVAC industry.

James is currently the President of four companies located in Lenexa, Kansas: Aptora Corporation, which manages the growing accounting, field service management software, flat rate pricing software business, and Mr. HVAC LLC, a management-consulting firm that focuses on seminars, business coaching and personal training.

James is the owner and President of RA Tax and Accounting Inc. This company offers complete accounting and tax services including income tax preparation, QuickBooks training, corporation setup and compliance, IRS audit representation, business valuations, and more. RA Tax and Accounting specializes in helping the service and construction industries.

James works hard to improve the contracting industry through his efforts as a nationally recognized public speaker, computer software developer, teacher, writer, and business consultant. James has taught seminars all over the United States. He has been a featured speaker at many national events including ComforTech and ISH. James has addressed groups including Associated Builder’ and Contractors, PHCC, QSC, and ACCA.

James works specifically in business development, organization design, employee performance criteria, leadership, marketing, and service/replacement strategies. He is the editor of a popular newsletter and author of several publications and textbooks. He has written for The News®, Contracting Business®, Contractor®, and Construction Business Owner® magazine and others.

His unique combination of practical field experience and “book smarts” make him an ideal person to communicate with today’ contracting business owner. As many of his clients will say “he has been there and knows what he is talking about”.

MrHVAC.com’ website may be the largest of its kind in the world. This huge site contains a collection of free financial calculators, consulting materials, tips, and advice. This web site has been written about in various industry magazines such as Contracting Business and is one of the most popular sites of its kind on the web.

On a personal note, James is married with children, cats, and lots of house plants. He has studied three forms of martial arts and holds a black belt in karate. He is a three time state sparing champion and placed second in a national open style.

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