The perfect balance of intelligence and innovation.

About Modigent

Modigent leads in next-generation infrastructure, technology, and energy solutions, with a strategically expanding national presence in the HVAC, plumbing, and controls systems industry. Renowned for digital innovation, a people-first culture, and sustainable solutions, our people answer the call of service and quality that moves communities forward.

Our mission includes a commitment to never stop innovating for our customers. In every way possible, we create the support and solutions that empower our people and customers to help communities see a sustainable future.

Over 1,500 team members

15 Nationwide locations and growing

Diverse and inclusive workforce

Executive Leadership Team

Gustavo Subiela

Executive V.P. of Corporate Development

Mike Finn

Executive V.P. of Government Affairs and ESG

Dan Bueschel

Chief Executive Officer

Serving as Chief Executive Officer, Dan drives Modigent’s overall strategy. Leading by example, he sets our vision for growth and defines our corporate values, ensuring that we are operating in a constant state of alignment between intelligence and business. He is the catalyst for how we innovate for our customers and is actively involved in all the ways we create solutions that help communities achieve sustainable futures. Dan has 35 years of leadership experience in publicly traded and privately held companies, having previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Healthcare NA at Sodexo and VPGM West/President-Cal Air at Johnson Controls. Apart from his position here, Dan is driven by his passion for impacting and supporting the community. He works closely with Lead Guitar Charities, a non-profit providing music education to underserved communities across the United States. Dan holds a B.S. in Organization and Leadership from Marquette University.

Scott Meeker

Chief Operating Officer

As Chief Operating Officer, Scott is responsible for the day-to-day direction and operations of the Modigent team across the nation. His days are spent directing how we address challenges, creatively solve problems, and move forward our companies and communities in which we do business. Over the course of his more than 20-year career in the mechanical industry, Scott has been recognized as an accomplished Senior Executive with a progressive and successful record of delivering results for both publicly traded and private equity-backed organizations. Before joining Modigent, Scott was responsible for elevating revenue, profitability, productivity and people engagement at Johnson Controls and Comfort Systems USA. Scott holds a B.S. in Industrial Technology from Texas A&M and an M.B.A. from the University of Dallas.

Susana Sala

Chief People Officer

As Chief People Officer, Susana brings more than 25 years of experience to Modigent. Having served in multiple senior leadership positions, she is responsible for our company’s overall people and human capital strategy. She is essential to our talent acquisition, leadership development, diversity and inclusion initiatives, organizational design, cultural development, compensation and benefits offerings, and people-centric operations. Susana fosters an environment centered around personal and professional development within a culture of empowerment and community impact. Prior to joining Modigent, Susana held senior executive roles including Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President of People, Technology and Communications for Paramount in Latin America, Europe and other regions, and with Bacardi Group. Susana holds a B.A. in Economics, an M.B.A. from ESADE in Barcelona, and a Coaching Certification from the University of Miami. A native of Barcelona, Spain, she is fluent in English, Spanish and Catalan.

Bill Markley

Chief Financial Officer

In his role as Chief Financial Officer, Bill directs and oversees all financial activities for Modigent. With more than 30 years of extensive executive leadership, performance management, and mergers and acquisitions, Bill drives everything from our annual operating plans to procurement and financing for new investments. His deep experience is founded on a results-oriented approach and his broad industry knowledge from years of serving in construction, architecture and engineering, manufacturing, and professional services. Prior to working at Modigent, Bill spent 11 years improving private equity performance with Alvarez & Marsal. Earlier in his career, he held financial leadership roles at several national and international brands, where he developed his financial and accounting acumen. Bill holds a B.A. in Accounting from Michigan State University and an M.B.A. from the University of Michigan.

Ashley Welvaert

Chief Legal Officer

As Modigent’s Chief Legal Officer, Ashley is responsible for managing the legal affairs throughout every part of the company. Ashley brings over a decade of in-house legal experience from publicly traded and private companies in the construction and energy industries. Her leadership in the areas of workplace safety, risk management, commercial contracts, and dispute resolution are invaluable. Prior to joining Modigent, Ashley held in-house counsel positions at JE Dunn Construction and Liberty Energy. She additionally spent 6 years at Comfort Systems USA serving as Senior Counsel, Litigation and Employment and Assistant Vice President, Safety and Risk Management. Before going in-house, Ashley worked for a boutique litigation firm in Houston, Texas. Ashley earned her B.A. in History from Texas A&M University and her J.D. from Baylor University.

Gustavo Subiela

Executive V.P. of Corporate Development

With more than 20 years of experience, Gustavo serves as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development, leading our acquisition efforts and development of our strategic partnerships. He has worked for multinational corporations, notable consulting firms, and a leading regional development bank. He has served as Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions (Americas) and business unit CFO at Sodexo and as Senior Manager of Transaction Advisory Services at Ernst & Young. Gustavo earned his M.S. in Finance from George Washington University, his M.B.A. from Instituto para el Desarrollo Empresarial de la Argentina (“IDEA”), and his B.S. in Accounting (CPA) from the University of Buenos Aires. He holds an active CPA license in Virginia and is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Mike Finn

Executive V.P. of Government Affairs and ESG

Mike is responsible for Modigent’s integrated approach to environmental, social and governance issues. With an eye on infrastructure, technology and energy, Mike engages with government officials and stakeholders to deliver sustainable and efficient design-build mechanical and controls systems solutions to each community we serve and to minimize the carbon impact of our activities. Possessing significant management experience in the areas of finance, planning and analysis, operations, and labor relations in both Fortune 500 companies and governmental operations, Mike can effectively communicate with members at every level of government. His highly collaborative and inclusive leadership style and exceptional team development skills inspires our organization for success. Mike holds a B.A. from Arizona State University and an M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix.

Regional Presidents

Frank Doyle

South Central Region

Doyle is an experienced leader with a proven record in the mechanical industry across the globe. His experience encompasses general management, operations management, sales, facility management and manufacturing. Frank’s professional journey includes notable roles at industry leaders, displaying his depth in the field. A strong information technology professional, he is a former student of Greenhill’s College.

Kyle Levengood

Southwest Region

Levengood’s robust career trajectory includes the last five years at Pueblo Mechanical, serving as President of Pueblo since May 2023, preceded by a role as Vice President of Installation. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida, and his dual role at Pueblo and Modigent highlights the strategic importance of this rapidly growing region.

Jim Rist

West Region

Rist brings more than two decades of strategic business development experience and technical acumen to Modigent, having honed his skills at industry leaders. His appointment will significantly influence Modigent’s growth trajectory in the Western United States. His educational background includes a master’s degree in finance and an MBA from the University of Colorado, Denver.

Chris Schulken

Southeast Region

Chris Schulken, Southeast Region: Schulken brings a wealth of experience to this role, including his time as Vice President of Integrations at Modigent. Before Modigent, Schulken held significant roles at industry leaders highlighting his expertise in HVAC, management and leadership. He holds an BEEE in Electrical Engineering from the State University of New York Maritime College and an MBA from the George Washington University School of Business.

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