Leadership

Our Executive Team

Bob joined Midstate Mechanical in September of 2008 as a Project Manager, and was promoted to President in January of 2023. Bob has over 22 years of experience in the mechanical industry.

In 2004, Bob officially launched his contracting career in Phoenix while attending Del E Webb School of Construction at Arizona State University. He started in sales and engineering support, and with his training and varied background, Bob has gained a unique advantage in many aspects of construction management. He has strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, which will lead the development and execution of the company’s strategies and business plans moving forward.

Bob’s primary goal is to continue to deliver high quality projects for all Midstate Mechanical clients. He actively participates in a variety of associations and committees, such as AASBO, ABA, ASA, ASHRAE and CASHE.

Mark joined Midstate Mechanical in September of 2021. He has over 25 years of accounting and leadership experience in multiple industries, such as retail, manufacturing, and distribution, and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Central Michigan University. He is responsible for Accounting, Finance, Human Resource and CFMA functions.

Mark is directly involved with all financial activities of the company, including managing company relationships with banks, insurance brokers, and CPA firms. His development of financial reporting and performance metrics are designed to measure growth and spending. He is instrumental in progressing the company through long term strategies.

Jason joined the Midstate team in October of 2019 as the General Manager of Special Projects, Warranty and Service. In March of 2023, Jason was promoted to Vice President of Operations and now oversees all aspects of Midstate’s projects, including labor costs, indirect costs, expenses, material and equipment costs, contract reviews, manpower projections, change order monitoring, and project profitability.

Jason has extensive industry experience and brings over 30 years of servicing and installing different types of chillers, towers, boilers, and package units to the company. A graduate of the Arizona Military Institute, he began his career in the industry at age 18 as the onsite Refrigeration Technician in cold storage facilities in the West Phoenix area before transitioning into the Service and Small Project side with HVAC contractors. To this day, Jason is extremely dedicated and committed to completing all projects on-time and within budget.

Steve joined Midstate Mechanical in April 2025 as the Tucson General Manager. A Tucson native, Steve was born and raised in the community and grew up in the HVAC industry working in his family’s commercial refrigeration business.

After serving four years in the U.S. Army, Steve returned home to Tucson with his family to continue his career in the HVAC field. Following the events of September 11, he enlisted in the Arizona Air National Guard, where he served for another 18 years in the 162nd CES as a citizen airman until June of 2018. With over 30 years of industry experience, Steve has held various leadership roles including service mechanic, foreman, service manager, service retrofit manager, and project executive.

Steve is married to his high school sweetheart, Angelic (“Angel”), and together they have six children and eight grandchildren.

Fred Zais is the Vice President of Estimating for Midstate Mechanical. In this role, he manages the estimating, preconstruction and sales platforms. He oversees the management of historical cost information utilized to provide timely and current budgeting information to our clients. He also monitors Midstate’s bidding procedures for each specific project as well as providing leadership and mentoring for the estimating team. Other duties include: client tracking, enhancing business relationships, maintaining the database for accuracy and competitive estimates, tracking local and out of area construction costs and trends. His vast involvement across all Midstate projects enables our team to share in the most current and accurate cost information and trends in construction.

Fred was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland and has grown up in the business, being a fourth generation plumber and pipe fitter. He is a graduate of ABC Apprenticeship Program for Plumbing and Pipefitting and has carried multiple licenses including master plumber, master gasfitter, backflow prevention technician, medical gas installer & brazer and journeyman HVAC/R. Fred started his career in Baltimore as an apprentice to the Assistant Foreman. In 1999, he moved to Arizona and worked for a Mechanical Contractor in Mesa as a Foreman. In 2003, Fred came to work for Midstate Mechanical as a Senior Estimator. He eventually moved into the general contractor realm working as a senior mechanical estimator, MPE Preconstruction Manager, Director of MEP Services and Director of Preconstruction for the past 16 years. In January 2024, Fred returned to Midstate and moved into the Vice President of Estimating position.

Cory Yeager re-joined Midstate Mechanical in 2024 as the Director of Sales and Business Development. In this role, he spearheads business development, sales, and preconstruction efforts, focusing on cultivating strong partnerships with general contractors and building long-term relationships with owner-direct clients. Cory is instrumental in identifying opportunities in emerging markets, managing sales strategies, and ensuring proposals, estimates, and contracts align with the goals of both Midstate and its clients.

With over 25 years of industry experience, Cory’s career journey exemplifies dedication and growth. Starting in 1999 in Midstate’s prefabrication shop, he transitioned to the CAD department in 2006, honing his technical skills for six years. After leaving Midstate in 2012, Cory joined Comfort Systems USA, where he excelled in estimating and project management, successfully delivering over 50 projects for Arizona State University. In 2017, he brought his expertise to Kitchell Contractors, serving as Senior Estimator, Preconstruction Manager, and Director of MEP Construction, further broadening his knowledge in project planning and execution.

Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Cory is deeply rooted in his community. He has been happily married to his wife, Sarah, for 21 years. Together, they have two children, Jamie and Cory, and are proud grandparents to Caisen and MJ. A lifelong Kansas City Chiefs fan, Cory enjoys spending his free time on the golf course and with his family. His commitment to excellence and passion for building relationships make him a valuable leader at Midstate Mechanical.

Jay Alcott is the Director of Project Management at Midstate Mechanical, with over 24 years of experience in the mechanical construction industry. A licensed Civil and Mechanical Engineer, he holds degrees in Project Management and Mechanical Engineering.

Since joining Midstate, Jay has led the Large Projects group, managing complex projects from preconstruction to completion. He specializes in constructability reviews, value engineering, and Design-Build/Design-Assist delivery. Jay combines his engineering background with strategic project management to drive performance and innovation. He also plays a vital role in mentoring project managers and developing procedures that enhance team effectiveness. His leadership strengthens Midstate’s project delivery and fosters long-term client relationships.