Meet The Owners

Gary Cottam

Gary Cottam practices being energy smart and environmentally conscience. He strongly believes that your home should be your comfort zone and focuses on providing efficient, indoor air quality to homeowners. Based on this belief, Mr. Cottam took his HVAC experience and put it to the test, now over 30 years later, Cottam Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. is still providing excellent customer service and innovative HVAC design and consultation to the New York City, Westchester County and lower Connecticut areas.

Gary founded Cottam Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. in 1984 after 7 years of working in the HVAC industry for a family friend. As President, co-owner, and the principal Comfort Consultant of Cottam Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., he has acquired many HVAC certifications. Believing in the power of continuing education, Gary is an active member of ACCA, RSES, ASHRAE, and his community’s chapter of the NYC Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Cottam’s main policy is to maintain a professional approach while showing a genuine interest in the welfare of each and every one of his customers’ HVAC needs. By combining reliability, a conscientious attitude, integrity, and knowledge, Gary has always asserted that “Service is Cottam Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.’s most important product.” Further, Gary has always believed that the number one rule is to take care of the customer no matter what because if you don’t, someone else will.

Gary Cottam is an industry focused CEO with dedicated employees and loyal customers. His expertise and business reputation is behind the longevity and success of Cottam Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.

Vicki Cottam

As Vice President of Cottam Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Vicki oversees all day-to-day operations of the company and manages the entire administrative staff. Bringing with her over 15 years of experience as an Office Manager and Accountant Vicki quickly became an asset to Gary’s newly-conceptualized HVAC business in 1984. Together, they shared the same vision and grew Cottam Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. into the thriving and successful business it is today. With now over 20 years of experience working in the HVAC industry, Vicki’s strength comes in her ability to know exactly how to get any job done, big or small.