LEADING LAS VEGAS HVAC FOUNDER DONATES $100,000 TO AREA COLLEGE

LAS VEGAS, NEV. (August 31, 2009) – Kenneth D. Goodrich, the founder of Yes! Air Conditioning and Plumbing, established the J. Duncan Goodrich Air Conditioning Technology Endowment at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) on Monday, August 24, 2009.

Goodrich created the endowment to honor his father, J. Duncan Goodrich, a pioneer in Southern Nevada air conditioning service and replacement.  The $100,000 endowment will be used to provide scholarships and equipment for the Air Conditioning Technology Program at CSN.

“My father instilled the belief in me when I was young that it was a father’s duty to teach his children how to make a good living,” said Goodrich.  “The J. Duncan Goodrich Air Conditioning Technology Endowment will help perpetuate my father’s goal to others in the field of air conditioning.”

CSN will name the air conditioning technology laboratory on the Henderson campus after Ken Goodrich’s father to honor his longtime commitment to education and training for air conditioning technology careers.

It’s clear that Ken values his community, but Ken’s community appreciates him just as much.  Last November, Ken was also honored by In Business Las Vegas with a Nevada Entrepreneur Award for his business success and entrepreneurship.

Yes! Air Conditioning and Plumbing was acquired by American Residential Services, LLC, a privately held, nationwide provider of heating, air conditioning and plumbing services through the ARS/Rescue Rooter brand, in February of 2008.  After the acquisition, Goodrich accepted a key senior leadership role within ARS/Rescue Rooter, serving as Southwest Division Vice President.

For more information about Yes! Air Conditioning and Plumbing, visit www.ChooseYes.com.  For more information about American Residential Services, LLC, visit www.ARS.com.

About American Residential Services
ARS® and Rescue Rooter® are leading brands of American Residential Services L.L.C. providing heating, air conditioning, indoor air quality, plumbing, drain cleaning and sewer line services across the United States.  Based in Memphis, Tenn., American Residential Services L.L.C. has approximately 4,000 employees.

ARS®/Rescue Rooter® operates a network of over 60 company operated, locally managed service locations spanning 25 states and the District of Columbia.  United by exceptional service, the ARS®/Rescue Rooter® network serves both residential and light commercial customers through a knowledgeable team of trained specialists.  Providing elevated service and ensuring the highest standards of quality, ARS®/Rescue Rooter® has the experience to do any job right – the first time.

American Residential Services LLC is owned by CI Capital Partners LLC, Royal Palm Capital Partners Inc., and management.  CI Capital Partners LLC, www.caxton-iseman.com, is a New York-based private equity firm.  Royal Palm Capital Partners Inc., www.rpcp.com, is a private equity investment and management firm, and through its affiliates, the owner of publicly and privately held companies. 

For more information about ARS®/Rescue Rooter®, visit www.ARS.com.

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