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Over the past 20 years, I’ve had the good fortune to serve as president and CEO of several different service companies owned by private equity firms. At each of these companies, my goal coming in was to position that organization for rapid expansion. And, what I’ve come to realize is that, across the board, reaching that goal always starts with asking one very important question: Why? …

BREA, Calif. — The Orange County Business Journal recognized Adam Coffey, CEO of CoolSys, in its annual OC 50 Special Report. Known as the Orange County Business Journal’s Annual Inventory of Influence, the special report features the most influential business leaders and individuals in Orange County…

Not all money is the same. And while this may or may be your main point of concentration, understanding how money works, who to partner with, who to avoid will save you a lot of time in your entrepreneurial journey. Even if you’re more of an inventor type it’s good to have enough knowledge on this side to be dangerous.

CoolSys has created a relief fund to provide financial support for employees during the pandemic and other unexpected life challenges. Initially created to help employees who were furloughed due to COVID-19, the CoolSys Cares Employee Relief Fund has now been expanded to assist..

A dozen CEOs and CFOs share ideas for using financial strategies and tactics to navigate the post-pandemic environment.

BREA, Calif. — The Orange County Business Journal recognized Adam Coffey, CEO of CoolSys in its annual OC 50 Special Report. Known as the Orange County Business Journal’s Annual Inventory of Influence, the special report features the most influential business leaders and individuals in Orange County, California, who have risen in their careers and professional endeavors beyond their peers…

Ares Management has acquired Source Refrigeration Holdings (DBA CoolSys) from Audax Private Equity. CoolSys is the parent of company of a number of refrigeration and HVAC companies nationwide. Audax acquired Source Refrigeration from Arsenal Capital Partners in December 2015.

Source Refrigeration & HVAC announced that Adam Coffey has been appointed as its new president and chief executive officer. Founder Brad Howard will remain in his position as chairman, working with Coffey to further develop the company’s strategic vision, organic and acquisition growth initiatives, and customer relationships.