Joe Stump
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Accomplished business owner, engineering-minded problem solver, and operations leader with extensive experience building and leading a full-service industrial refrigeration contracting company. Expertise spans industrial refrigeration system design, equipment selection, engineered solution development, project management, technical sales, and end-to-end execution of complex refrigeration systems for manufacturing and cold storage clients.
Led all commercial, technical, operational, and financial functions while designing customized ammonia refrigeration systems in collaboration with equipment manufacturers and vendors. Known for translating complex technical requirements into practical, cost-effective engineered solutions while managing teams, projects, and long-term client relationships.
Successfully acquired, operated, and grew Mullally Bros. Inc. prior to its strategic sale in 2026. Seeking to leverage a unique combination of engineering expertise, operational leadership, and business development experience in a leadership, facilities, operations, project management, or technical sales role.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Branch Manager
Mullally Bros. Inc.
Troy, NY
05.2026 - Current
- Retained following acquisition to support operational continuity, client retention, and service transition
President / Owner
Mullally Bros. Inc.
Troy, NY
03.2008 - 04.2026
- Acquired and led full-service industrial refrigeration contracting company serving manufacturing and cold storage clients across the Northeast
- Originated all business development through direct relationships, referrals, and industry networking
- Designed and developed industrial refrigeration systems in collaboration with equipment manufacturers and vendors, aligning system performance with client operational requirements and budgets
- Developed engineered proposals, system scopes, and service contracts; negotiated technical and commercial terms with clients and suppliers
- Led full lifecycle project delivery including system design coordination, equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and turnover
- Served as primary technical authority for ammonia refrigeration systems, providing design consultation, troubleshooting, and system optimization across client facilities
- Directed daily operations including scheduling, dispatch, workforce planning, and quality control across service and construction teams
- Managed hiring, training, and supervision of engineers, pipefitters, welders, and subcontractors
- Maintained full P&L responsibility including cash flow, vendor management, invoicing, and financial planning
- Oversaw PSM, OSHA, and mechanical code compliance across all projects
- Represented company in RETA, IIAR, and Mechanical Contractors Association forums
Journeyman Pipefitter / Refrigeration Fitter
UA Local 166
Fort Wayne, IN
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Industrial refrigeration installation and service for ammonia systems in manufacturing environments
Apprentice Pipefitter / Plumber
UA Local 166 JATC
Fort Wayne, IN
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Completed 5-year U.S. Dept. of Labor registered apprenticeship: 1,166 classroom hours + 10,261 OJT hours
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Plumbers & Pipefitters
Ivy Tech State College
Fort Wayne, IN01-1998
Skills
- Industrial Refrigeration System Design (NH3 / CO₂ / Hydrocarbons)
- Engineering Collaboration with OEMs & Equipment Vendors
- Project Management & Capital Project Delivery
- Facilities & Mechanical Systems Operations
- Technical Sales, Proposals & Contract Negotiation
- P&L Management & Business Operations
- Team Leadership & Field Workforce Management
- Regulatory Compliance (PSM / OSHA / Mechanical Codes)
Certification
- Putnam County, NY — Licensed Master Refrigeration, License #3243
- City of Syracuse, NY — HVAC Master Refrigeration, License #7331M
- UA Local 166 — Journeyman Pipefitter (BTJ), Card #1139549
- Universal Refrigerant Certification | OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety & Health
- First Aid / CPR — American Red Cross
Timeline
Branch Manager
Mullally Bros. Inc.
05.2026 - Current
President / Owner
Mullally Bros. Inc.
03.2008 - 04.2026
Journeyman Pipefitter / Refrigeration Fitter
UA Local 166
01.1999 - 01.2008
Apprentice Pipefitter / Plumber
UA Local 166 JATC
01.1994 - 01.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Plumbers & Pipefitters
Ivy Tech State College