Christopher Mickey

Christopher Mickey is an entrepreneur based in New Port Richey, Florida, with a diverse background in the HVAC, real estate, and finance industries. He owns Airheads HVAC, a company he founded after identifying a gap in the market for reliable, customer-focused air conditioning services while flipping houses. Before venturing into the HVAC industry, Mickey began his entrepreneurial journey in the restaurant business, where he successfully transformed a struggling Westshore Pizza franchise into one of the top performers in the chain. After selling his restaurant holdings at age 25, he transitioned into real estate, where he and his wife have flipped over 545 houses across 17 years.

Mickey holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of South Florida and an HVAC license from Marchman Technical College. He is also involved in various other business ventures, including a real estate investing company, a property leasing company, and a finance company. Despite his diverse entrepreneurial pursuits, Mickey’s primary focus remains on expanding Airheads HVAC and providing energy-efficient solutions in the HVAC sector.

Beyond his business activities, Mickey is engaged in philanthropic work, supporting organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Metropolitan Ministry, and several local educational initiatives. He also sponsors children’s baseball teams and engages with his community through various charitable contributions. With a career characterized by adaptability and a commitment to addressing market needs, Mickey continues to focus on developing his businesses while contributing to his community.

Airheads HVAC

Owner
New Port Richey, Florida
2019 – Present

Airheads HVAC is an air conditioning service company specializing in energy-efficient HVAC solutions for residential and commercial clients. The company focuses on delivering reliable, transparent, and customer-focused services.

Westshore Pizza

Owner
New Port Richey, Florida
2002 – 2006

Westshore Pizza is a restaurant franchise offering a variety of pizzas, sandwiches, and Italian dishes. The franchise has multiple locations and serves a broad customer base seeking casual dining and takeout options.

Marchman Technical College

New Port Richey, Florida
HVAC License
2016 – 2017

University of South Florida (USF)

Tampa, Florida
Master’s Degree
Economics
2023 – 2025 (expected)

University of South Florida (USF)

Tampa, Florida
Bachelor’s Degree
Economics
2002 – 2004

St. Petersburg College (SPC)

St. Petersburg, Florida
Associate’s Degree
2000 – 2002

August 9, 2024

Christopher Mickey, a Florida-based entrepreneur, started at Winn Dixie and moved out at 14 to pursue success. He flipped 545 houses, owns Airheads HVAC, and thrives on energy-efficient solutions. He values failure as a lesson, sets clear goals, and builds strong relationships.

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