Modern Heating & Cooling Staff
Certified Air Conditioner & Furnace Installations, Repairs & Replacements
Modern Sheet Metal Heating and Cooling Inc. has been servicing Appleton and the surrounding Fox Valley area since 1963. We specialize in heating, cooling, air quality, and customer service. As a family-owned and operated business, we offer premier, personalized service.
Modern Sheet Metal is a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer which means we are held to the highest standards from Carrier. We also offer IBC and HTP boilers and Aprilaire indoor air quality products.
At Modern Heating & Cooling we will work with you to understand and solve your heating and cooling needs.
Modern Heating & Cooling Co-Owners
Thomas Ring, David Ring, Jeffrey Ring
Jeffrey Ring
President
Jeff is the third-generation owner of Modern Sheet Metal. Since a young age, he has been actively involved in the business. In 1998, he officially started on a full-time basis. Jeff is married with two children.
Thomas Ring
In 1976, Tom began working full-time for the company. He became the second-generation co-owner of Modern Sheet Metal in 1995. He fully retired in 2019.
David Ring
Former President
Since Dave’s father, Wesley Ring, started Modern Sheet Metal in 1963, Dave has been involved in the HVAC trade. In 1995, he became the second-generation co-owner of Modern Sheet Metal. He retired from the business in 2019. Occasionally, he helps out around the business.
Michael N.
Replacement Specialist
Mike has been one of Modern Sheet Metal’s longest and most loyal employees since 1978. Mike is capable of doing just about anything in the HVAC trade. His primary position is replacement installer. Mike has been happily married for over 40 years and has two children and two grandchildren.
Aaron V.
Service Manager
Aaron has been in the HVAC trade since 1995. In 2008, Modern Sheet Metal hired Aaron as a service technician. Since 2019 Aaron has been the service manager and is not only is experienced in service, but is also an efficient installer. Aaron is married with one daughter.
Cary M.
Installer
Cary started with Modern Sheet Metal in 1990. He is capable of installing furnaces and air conditioners, as well as completing the metal work involved in HVAC trade. Cary is married with two children.
Jeff D.
Lead New Construction Installer
Jeff started in the HVAC trade in 1995. He began working for Modern Sheet Metal in 2013. Currently, Jeff manages all the new residential projects. Jeff is married with two children.
Caleb G.
Service Tech
Caleb started working for Modern Sheet Metal in 2017. Caleb is a service technician and also assists with replacements. When he is not working, he enjoys staying active and enjoying concerts with friends.
Tyler D.
Installation Manager
In 2014, Tyler began working for Modern Sheet Metal. He is capable in all areas of new construction, replacements, and service work. When not at work, Tyler can be found hunting, fishing, or camping with his wife and son.
Nicholas W.
Service Tech
Nicholas has been with Modern Sheet Metal since 2018 and has worked in all aspects of our company. He is one of our technicians and is always up to help our most recent hire. He assists with new construction jobs. Outside of work, Nicholas enjoys sports, racing, and moto sports.
Phil Z.
Installer
Phil began working in the HVAC industry in 2020, and started working with Modern Sheet Metal in 2020. He currently leads a new construction crew. Outside of work, he enjoys hunting big game, including shooting long range and regular target practice. In addition, he also likes fishing and traveling out west. Phil has a fiancé, as well as a stepson, daughter, and son.
Don G.
Installer
Since 1980, Don has been working in the HVAC industry. He joined the Modern HVAC team in 2020. His interests include carpentry work, his Camero and spending time at his vacation home in Florida. He especially enjoys family time with his three adult children and grandchildren. Don lives in Stevensville with his wife in the same house he grew up in.
Brad V.
Service Tech
Since March 2019, Brad has been working in the HVAC industry. He joined the Modern HVAC in 2019. Outside of work, enjoys sports and being in the great outdoors. Brad has been happily married for 5 years and has two daughters and two dogs.
Jesse D.
Installer
Jesse started with Modern Sheet Metal in 2023 helping in all aspects of the New Construction department. He is a skilled tradesman and has been working in some forms of the trades since 2021. When not at work he can be found helping with his three children’s sports, volunteering on the fire department or boating with his wife.
Nate R.
Installer
Nathan started working in the HVAC industry in 2015 and joined Modern Sheet Metal in 2022. He is a quick learner and assists with installations, replacements, and radiant systems. When he is not working, he enjoys hunting and fishing with his brother.
Matt H.
Installer
Matt has been working in the HVAC industry since 1995. In 2024 Matt relocated back to the Fox Valley from upper Michigan. He assists with installations and boiler installs. Matt has been married since 2013 and has two step daughters. He enjoys camping, hunting, fishing and traveling when he’s not working.
Tony B.
Service Tech
Since 1989, Tony has worked in the HVAC trade. Originally from Illinois Tony relocated to the Fox Valley area in 1993. Tony joined Modern Sheet Metal in 2019 as a service technician. Tony is experienced in all aspects of residential forced air heating and cooling, including radiant heat and boilers. He has two sons and five grandchildren. When Tony’s not helping Modern Sheet Metal customers he’s enjoying his property in Spooner, WI with his family.
Megan K.
Office Lead
Megan has been efficiently running the office at Modern Sheet Metal since 2014. She assists customers on the phone, as well as in the office. Megan is married with two children, and loveable dog Arty.
Nina R.
Bookkeeper
Nina began working at Modern Sheet Metal in 2008. From time to time, she fills in for Megan answering phones. Outside of work, you can find Dave and Nina touring the country on their motorcycle.
Rachel K.
Customer Service
Rachel has over 10 years of customer service and brought that experience to Modern Sheet Metal in 2023. Outside of work she’s an accomplished artist and can be found enjoying nature with her husband, dogs and cats.