Home Contact Us Login About Us Products Solutions Green Initiative Customer Service Sales Rep Locator Employment Administration As a closely held, private corporation, AbsolutAire prides itself on working as a “family” with a clear and unwavering passion for excellence. Without question, each and every member of our dedicated workforce has a single purpose: exceeding customer expectations. Please meet a few of our key personnel, expressly charged with delivering an exceptional customer experience. Jack W. Budnick President and CEO Jack Budnick is President and CEO of AbsolutAire, Inc. Jack is responsible for overseeing all company functions and is Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. Jack began his HVAC career in 1972 as an Accountant with Rapid Engineering, Inc., in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He became President and COO of the company. Jack left Rapid in 1991 to form AbsolutAire with Robert Jauch Sr. and other investors. Jack holds Bachelor of Science Degrees in Accounting and Marketing from Aquinas College. He has also earned Master’s Degree credits from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Over the years, Jack has participated in various professional development activities, including specialized training in business management, benefits administration, and direct-fired industry standards. Jack has served on various committees for both ASHRAE and GAMA, and has been an ASHRAE member since 1999. Jennie Negri HR Manager Jennie Negri handles Accounts Receivables and Production Payroll / Human Resources at AbsolutAire. She is responsible for maintaining accurate records of and following up on receivables, debit memos, and tax exempt certificates. In her position, she also works closely with production employees, justifying time and processing weekly payroll, and also handling employee Project Incentive Agreements. The HR aspect of Jennie’s position charges her with assisting with new hires, insurance-related inquiries, personnel contact information records, and employee vacation requests. Jennie joined AbsolutAire in 2007 as the Accounting Assistant. After spending four years developing that position, she moved on to Administrative Assistant, assuming her current position in 2012. Prior to joining AbsolutAire, Jennie worked in Accounts Receivables for a local electrical distributor. Jennie graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in Delton, MI, where she earned numerous math and science awards. She has also received specialized training in Orthodontics. Dana Harrison Traffic Manager Dana Harrison in the Traffic Manager at AbsolutAire. In this role, she works closely with production, sales, and outside customers, sales representatives, and freight brokers to coordinate and schedule the delivery of all AbsolutAire equipment. Dana also supports AbsolutAire’s administrative department with various miscellaneous duties. Dana began her employment at AbsolutAire in March 2014. Prior to joining AbsolutAire, Dana was employed for several years as a cake department manager with a local bakery. Samantha Childress Administrative Assistant Samantha Childress is responsible for reception and various administrative duties at AbsolutAire. She is charged with maintaining and organizing literature and office supply inventory levels, assisting in sales representative fulfillment requests, and coordinating special activity requirements. Samantha also maintains all orders on “approval status,” answers and routes incoming calls, handles visitor reception, and assists with order acknowledgements. Samantha joined AbsolutAire in January 2019. Prior to joining the team, she resided in Northern California, where she completed seven years active duty in the U.S Airforce. In most recent years, Samantha has pursued a degree in Sociology as well as a culinary degree at Kalamazoo Community college. She has a 9 year old daughter and enjoys working out, baking, and reading in her spare time. AbsolutAire, Inc. 5496 N. Riverview Dr. Kalamazoo, MI 49004 Phone: 800.804.4000 | Fax: 269.382.5291 © 2021 AbsolutAire All Rights Reserved. Web Development by Blue Fire Media Group | Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Login