Experienced Commercial Refrigeration & Operations Leadership

Upstate Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC is built on decades of hands-on technical experience and professional business management.

Cory Bower — Lead Commercial Refrigeration Technician

Cory brings over 20 years of hands-on experience working with commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems in demanding environments.

For five years he worked in a major hospital system, where he was responsible for refrigeration systems across 14 additional buildings within the hospital network. His responsibilities included maintaining and repairing critical systems such as:

• Pharmacy refrigeration systems requiring strict temperature compliance
• Hospital kitchen refrigeration equipment
• Commercial walk-in coolers and freezers

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cory was also responsible for setting up and maintaining negative air rooms, ensuring safe and compliant environments for patient isolation areas.

This experience required precise diagnostics, strict safety protocols, and rapid response to prevent equipment failures that could impact hospital operations.

Elizabeth Bower — Operations & Business Management

Elizabeth brings over 10 years of experience in operations, finance, and risk management for business owners.

She has previously managed a portfolio of over 800 business clients in HR consulting and operational risk management, helping organizations maintain compliance, improve internal processes, and reduce operational risk.

Her experience ensures that Upstate Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC operates with:

• Clear communication
• Organized service management
• Reliable scheduling and dispatch
• Professional client support

Together, Cory and Elizabeth combine technical expertise and operational management to provide dependable service for commercial kitchens, restaurants, grocery stores, and businesses throughout Greenville County.

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