Viking Air is more than a company—it’s a team of real people who live and work in Tampa Bay. From our office staff to our technicians, every member of our crew is committed to delivering Hygge: comfort, quality, and service you can trust.
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Luke VandenBerg hails from the small town of Pipestone, Minnesota, though he has acclimated to Florida’s warm winters over the last 2+ decades. Luke earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida and relocated to the Tampa Bay area shortly after graduating. He worked for several of the larger “big box” HVAC companies before starting Viking Air in 2015. He knew he wanted to create a company with a more personalized approach and family culture. When he isn’t troubleshooting air conditioners you can find him cheering on the Minnesota Vikings and Florida Gators or spending time with his daughters, and visiting family back in Pipestone and Mora, MN.
Angie VandenBerg was born in the small town of Krasnik, Poland, but grew up in Florida. Angie earned her Bachelor of Science in Building Construction from the University of Florida. Out of school Angie worked for a Tampa Bay based general contractor gaining valuable experience of residential custom builds, parks and recreation public projects, and tenant improvements and buildouts. She enjoys working alongside Luke to ensure that Viking Air is delivering top notch customer service. Outside of the office Angie enjoys outdoor activities, cooking, and chasing after her daughters.
Robert “Bobby” Kovacs moved down to sunny Florida from Bronx, New York after earning his associate’s degree from Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. He also has his EPA Section 608 Universal Certification and is a designated Dynamic AQS Indoor Air Quality Expert. Bobby enjoys problem solving when it comes to HVAC issues and is the epitome of a team player. His dedication and work ethic shine through in his work, but also his Black Belt in Taekwondo, which he received after 10 years of training. When he’s not diagnosing and servicing A/C equipment, Bobby enjoys spending time with his wife, going to the gym, and working on cars.
Hunter Faris is a hardworking installer at Viking Air. He takes pride in delivering comfort and quality work. Before taking on the HVAC industry, Hunter gained valuable knowledge working with a local insulation contractor. Hunter is originally from Seminole, FL and continues to reside in the area. Outside of work, Hunter enjoys spending time with his daughter, surfing, fishing, and watching baseball.
David loves HVAC, and as Operations Manager, he gets to provide solutions and get customers taken care of the right way, while helping his team be efficient. A Floridian, David has lived in Tampa Bay his entire life and has worked in HVAC for 14 years, giving him first-hand experience in keeping our area comfortable. We are fortunate to have David’s experience and dedication lead the Viking Air team. Outside of work, you can find him spending time with his wife and son, fishing, grilling, or tackling a home improvement project.
Katie Smith is originally from Sycamore, Illinois and moved to Pinellas County during the summer of 2023 and shortly after joined Viking Air. Katie is at the center of it all and assists Viking Air’s clients by fielding questions and tracking down equipment (sometimes across the country), managing vendors, scheduling and dispatching our crews to make sure no one is without air for too long. When she’s not working as the office rockstar, you can find Katie on her paddleboard, cheering on the Chicago Blackhawks and Bears, and spending time with her fur baby, Chester.
Cindy is a native to St. Petersburg and is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Econometrics, which she is aspiring to receive from the University of South Florida. Go Bulls! When she’s not busy as Viking Air’s Staff Accountant, you can find her coding, squidding, fishing, on a road trip, raving, or hiking.
Hallie is originally from Frisco, Texas (though she’s not a country music fan). However, she does love other types of music, concerts, travelling, and roots for the Pittsburgh Penguins when it comes to hockey. She has worked for over a decade in the HVAC industry and finds that the best part of the industry is getting to help people.
Israel is a native to Clearwater who has been working in the HVAC industry for 15 years. When he’s not busy working, his hobbies include soccer (Go Barcelona!), investing, and working out. Israel also has quite the social media following and you can catch his latest reels @ac.izzy to see his latest works of art!
Luis is an active guy that likes to play golf and pickleball and head to the gym. He works hard to help customers get their new A/C replaced efficiently so that they can get back to doing what they like to do and enjoying their home.
Derrick is originally from Flint, Michigan though he’s lived in the area for over 25 years. Derrick prides himself on troubleshooting and fixing things that most people may dispose of, and enjoys anything remote control from cars and planes to drones. Derrick is hard-working, but easy-going and likes helping people get cool! Derrick holds an EPA II Certification.
Axavier is a native to Tampa and likes to play basketball so much so that he even has a basketball name. You’ll have to ask him what it is! As a lifelong learner, he loves to figure things out. Axavier earned his universal EPA certification and genuinely enjoys the HVAC industry. When he’s not working, you can find him cheering on the Patriots and Lakers.
Branson served in the Army for 4 years and is originally from Indiana. He is a NATE Certified Technician and enjoys meeting new people while diagnosing HVAC issues. When he’s not working, you can find him camping or cheering on the Bengals!
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