Employee Bio:

• Full Name: Cory Smithlin
• Job Title: Electrician
• Relevant Experience: Got into electrical in 1996 and between 2009-2013 was an electrician on military bases all over Iraq.
• Area of Expertise: Since working with Renaud in 2016, Cory has done primarily service calls and HVAC electrical.
• Passion or Goal: Cory’s passion is Christ. “He is the way, the truth, and the life.”

Fun Questions:

• What was the first job you ever had? Worked at Shakey’s Pizza.
• If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? Time travel. So I could go back in time and prevent bad things from happening.
• If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring three items, what would they be? A flint, a knife, and a fishing pole with a hook.
• Share an interesting or unusual hobby or talent you have outside of work? I can walk on my hands.
• What’s your spirit animal, and why do you think it represents you? The owl, because I give a hoot.
• What’s your favorite quote or mantra that keeps you motivated? John 3:16; “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Happy Wednesday! This past week, we received Three 5-STAR Google reviews! Caleb Syron received one review! Fantastic job, Caleb! Cash Boulch received two 5-Star reviews! Amazing job, Cash! Great job, Caleb and Cash! Let’s all keep up the amazing work!

Hope you all have a great rest of your week!

Happy May Day! This past week, we received SIX 5-STAR Google reviews! Caleb Syron received one review! Well done, Caleb!  Our HVAC install crew received one review! Fantastic job, Travis Johnston, Reece Merell & Seth Lindsey! Cash Boulch received THREE 5-Star reviews! That kind of consistent excellence doesn’t go unnoticed, it’s clear you’re going above and beyond. Keep up the amazing work, Cash! We got a great 5-star review from a customer named Cindy Smejkal, but we couldn’t find a matching job in Service Titan. If anyone recently did an HVAC maintenance for her, please let me know so we can get it properly logged. This kind of feedback shows the impact we’re making. Great job, everyone!

Hope you all have a great Thursday!

Happy Wednesday! This past week, we received three 5-STAR Google reviews. One for Cash Boulch. Outstanding job Cash! One for Taylor Lundquist. Excellent job Taylor! One for Jason Burchett. Superb job Jason! Awesome job, team—let’s keep the momentum going!

Hope you all have a great rest of your week!

Employee Bio:

• Full Name: Travis Johnston
• Job Title: Lead HVAC Installer
• Relevant Experience: 13yrs of various HVAC experience including, trade school, new construction, retro cut-ins and swap outs, managing and training an HVAC department, leading commercial tenant improvements, training and teaching upcoming HVAC leads.
• Area of Expertise: Residential swap outs.
• Passion or Goal: Pushing my own, and the limits of those around me to perform better and find solutions to move forward.

Fun Questions:

• What was the first job you ever had? The Dirt Farm
• If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? To be in multiple places at the same time.
• If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring three items, what would they be? Solar powered speaker with a solid playlist, unlimited fresh water, and a surfboard.
• Share an interesting or unusual hobby or talent you have outside of work? I like to snowboard when I can.
• What’s your spirit animal, and why do you think it represents you? A dolphin, they’re curious, resourceful, and are usually with a pod.
• What’s your favorite quote or mantra that keeps you motivated? If it was easy, everyone would do it. But other days it’s, sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good.

I’m excited to share that Renaud Electric Heating & Cooling has been voted both Best Heating and Cooling Company and Best Electrical Company in the Best of Lower Columbia 2025, presented by The Daily News! This recognition is a direct reflection of your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. It’s because of each and every one of you — your skill, your service, and your heart — that our community continues to place their trust in us.

It’s amazing when the town you love loves you back — and that’s thanks to YOU.

As we celebrate 70 years of serving our community, this moment is a powerful reminder of what we can achieve together. Let’s keep pushing forward with the same pride, professionalism, and passion that got us here.

Thank you for being the best part of Renaud Electric. Here’s to many more milestones ahead!

Happy Wednesday! This past week, we didn’t receive any new 5-STAR Google reviews, and that’s okay! It’s a good reminder of how powerful our impact can be when we go the extra mile. Let’s finish the week strong with great service, positive vibes, and maybe even a few new 5-STAR reviews! Hope you all have a great rest of your week!

Happy Wednesday! This past week, we received FIVE 5-STAR Google reviews. One for Gary Ekkelkamp. Great job, Gary! One for Caleb Syron. Way to go, Caleb! Two for Cash Boulch. Amazing job, Cash! One for our generator department and install crew. Fantastic job, to everyone involved. Keep up the outstanding work, team!

Hope you all have a great rest of your week!

Employee Bio:

• Full Name: Caleb Syron
• Job Title: HVAC Maintenance Technician
• Relevant Experience: 6 years as a Coast Guard Machinery Technician.
• Area of Expertise: HVAC
• Passion or Goal: To grow continuously in my career and gain as much knowledge as possible along the way.

Fun Questions:
• What was the first job you ever had? Taco Bell when I was 18.
• If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? Flight because traffic and high shelves wouldn’t be a problem.
• If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring three items, what would they be? A bottle, rope, and a knife
• Share an interesting or unusual hobby or talent you have outside of work? Music. Specifically playing drums
• What’s your spirit animal, and why do you think it represents you? A fox. Clever and quick thinking.
• What’s your favorite quote or mantra that keeps you motivated? “If you woke up and put your boots on it’s a good day.”