Comfort Systems Announces 2027 Leadership Transition
Key Highlights
- ➤Bill George to retire after 2026 Form 10-K filing, ending 30-year Comfort Systems career
- ➤Julie Shaeff promoted to CFO when George vacates role after 2026 annual filing
- ➤Shaeff has served as chief accounting officer since May 2005
- ➤Comfort Systems operates 211 locations across 155 U.S. cities
Expert Statements
Brian E. Lane, Chief Executive Officer of Comfort Systems USA
“Our thoughtful succession planning has positioned Comfort Systems USA for this transition. Julie has been an integral part of our finance organization for over 25 years, and her deep knowledge of our operations, judgment and leadership make her the ideal person to lead our finance function going forward.”
Brian E. Lane, Chief Executive Officer of Comfort Systems USA
“Bill has been part of Comfort Systems USA since its formation in 1997. Over three decades, Bill has led with integrity, building a financial foundation, acquisition environment and overall culture that have carried this company to where we are today. On behalf of our Board, our leadership team and our employees across the country, I want to thank Bill for his extraordinary service, his friendship and his steady leadership. We are deeply grateful, and we wish him a long and well-earned retirement.”
Bill George, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Comfort Systems USA
“It has been the honor of my career to help build and serve Comfort Systems USA, and I treasure my relationships with the team of professionals in Houston and in our organizations across this country. Comfort Systems USA is great because of the amazing individuals who call this company their professional home, and everything good that has happened at Comfort has been accomplished through teamwork. Julie is an amazing financial leader, and I am deeply indebted for her keen judgement, unerring instincts and technical excellence for our finance team and in many other corners of our organization. I am retiring confident that Brian, Trent, Julie and the team that remains at Comfort Systems USA will continue to prove that they are the very best in our business.”
Bill George to Retire After 30 Years of Service; Comfort Systems to Promote Julie Shaeff to Chief Financial Officer
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: FIX) (the "Company"), a leading provider of commercial, industrial and institutional heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical contracting services, today announced that Bill George, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will retire following the filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2026, completing a remarkable 30-year career that helped build the Company from its founding into one of the nation’s leading building services companies. In accordance with the Company’s succession plan, Julie Shaeff, currently the Company's Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, is being promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective upon Mr. George vacating that role.
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