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Oliver Heating, Cooling & Plumbing was conceptualized at a church prayer meeting. At the end of the Vietnam War, Joe Oliver was one (1) of 10,000 employees downsized from Boeing Helicopter Division where he worked as an engineer. Joe was struggling with how to support his wife and six young sons.
One day at church, Joe shared his dilemma with his prayer group. After prayer, one of the group members suggested that he start a heating and air conditioning business.
Joe and Beverly, his wife, opened the doors of Oliver Heating, Cooling & Plumbing in February, 1971.
Joe holds a Master’s Degree in Engineering from Yale University. Prior to opening his own company, Mr. Oliver served as an engineer for the Sikorsky Division of the United Technologies Corporation and as Operations Research Group Leader for the Boeing Aircraft Corporation.
Joe had no knowledge about the HVAC industry when he launched the company. But through perseverance, attending night classes, and working 14-hour days, the business grew and flourished. Soon after starting the business, Oliver’s first employee, “Adam” (his real name) was hired. This coincidence, coupled with Joe’s strong beliefs, encouraged him that he had chosen the right path.
The success that Oliver has experienced since 1971 is deeply rooted in Joe’s strong faith, his wisdom, and his unique sense of integrity and honesty. To remain strongly rooted in Higher Principals, the dove became a significant and a symbolic point of reference in the company logo.
In 1987, Oliver purchased its present location in Morton, Pennsylvania. Three of Joe’s sons work for the company; David, Residential Sales; Bill, the Assistant Manager of the Fabrication Shop; and John, a teacher, works in the purchasing department during the summers. |
