As a Co-Owner and Vice President at Applied, Rico brings over 30 years of industry experience to the table. He started his HVAC/R career in 1988 as a Field Technician and Supervisor before becoming a partner at RTIC Technologies. In 2006, Rico amalgamated the company to form Applied along with his 2 partners. With Rico’s extensive experience, his primary role is to provide integral designs and optimization strategies for Chiller Plants within the commercial, high rise residential and institutional sectors.

Rico graduated from Humber College with an Honours diploma in Hotel Management. He has also obtained his C of Q in Refrigeration and has specialized training and knowledge in servicing chilled water plants and associated hydronic systems. When Rico is not taking care of business, he enjoys spending time traveling with his family, golfing, and planning social events for Applied. He is also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.