DAYTON — Rieck Services, a mechanical contracting and service company providing engineering, project management and facility services in western Ohio, has announced the addition of Mike Rinehart to the growing firm.

Rinehart joins Rieck as the operations manager in the Lima office.

Rinehart comes to Rieck with more than 27 years in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, with expertise in process piping, plumbing and sheet metal. In his new role, he is responsible for providing service and project solutions to the current customer base in the Lima market, as well expanding services in northwest Ohio. Rinehart currently holds an HVAC license from the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board, which issues licenses to qualified electrical, HVAC, plumbing and refrigeration contractors who successfully pass a standardized exam.

“We’re excited to have Mike join our Lima service team,” said Rieck Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of service operations Doug Walker. “His strong ties to the community and wealth of HVAC and plumbing contracting knowledge makes him a valuable asset to our Lima operations.”

In addition to his work at Rieck, Rinehart is the current president of the Lima Area Mechanical Contractors Association, an organization which promotes legislation beneficial to the construction industry as a whole and to organized specialty trade contractors in particular.