New Port Richey, FL- June 1, 2010 - Patrick McCarthy, a distinguished 40-year veteran of the air conditioning industry, has been appointed by Bay Area Air Conditioning and Heating as manager of its New Port Richey branch.   Mr. McCarthy is well-known in Florida circles as an air conditioning guru having spent twenty years in various statewide leadership positions with Carrier Corporation, the world's leading air conditioning manufacturer. He will assume his duties in June.

Bay Area Air Conditioning and Heating is a well-respected, highly acclaimed company that has served northern Tampa Bay communities for 30 years.  Beginning in Crystal River and eventually branching out with offices in Hernando and Pasco counties, Bay Area is one of the largest air conditioning companies in the state.  

It is also one of the most decorated, having three times earned Carrier's prestigious President's Award for superior business practices and customer service, most recently in 2010.  As a certified Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, Bay Area specializes in providing skilled service, sales and Indoor Air Quality for residential and light commercial customers.

"We are delighted to have Pat McCarthy join our team," says Dave Hutchins, President and Founder of Bay Area Air Conditioning and Heating.  "I could not think of a better addition we could make.  Pat is extremely knowledgeable and totally dedicated to customer satisfaction. In fact, he pioneered many of the consumer oriented programs currently in place at Carrier and was responsible for some exceptional results while there.  He will ensure that our New Port Richey customers receive the highest level of service available."

Mr. McCarthy is equally pleased with his new appointment.  "I have known Dave for many years now and he has always been a leader in the industry because of his dedication to his customers.  No one does it better.  Bay Area is an outstanding company and I am honored to join a team of 52 totally committed professionals who expertly sell and service Carrier equipment, the best brand in the industry."