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About John, Owner & Lead Technician — JBN Mechanical LLC

John Mason has spent more than 30 years in the mechanical trades, building a career defined by technical expertise, institutional credibility, and a straightforward approach to doing business.

30+ years in the mechanical trades
EPA Section 608 Universal certified since 1993
B.S., Organizational Leadership, Penn State University
10 years at Penn State's Office of Physical Plant before founding JBN in 2013
250+ heat pump systems installed across Centre County
American Standard dealer awards every year from 2017 through 2026
4.9★ Google · 5.0★ Yelp · BBB A+ · Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite

Penn State Background

Before founding JBN Mechanical, John spent a decade at Penn State University's Office of Physical Plant — one of the largest university facilities operations in the country, responsible for maintaining 933 buildings across 8,556 acres at University Park alone. As Supervisor of Project Planning and Estimating, he managed a staff of 25 planners and estimators across mechanical, electrical, and architectural disciplines, overseeing project scoping, cost estimating, and scheduling for both routine maintenance and major capital renovation projects university-wide.

During that same period, John was elected President of Penn State's University Staff Advisory Council (USAC), representing thousands of staff employees across all university campuses in an advisory capacity to the President, Provost, and senior administration. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Penn State.

Founding JBN Mechanical

In 2013, John founded JBN Mechanical LLC in State College, Pennsylvania, bringing the same discipline and accountability to residential and light commercial HVAC. JBN specializes in geothermal ground-source heat pumps, cold-climate air-source heat pumps, Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat ductless systems, and high-efficiency furnace and air conditioning replacements — installations that demand the technical depth and project management experience most HVAC contractors simply don't have.

How JBN Mechanical Works - State College HVAC

John works every job personally. No subcontractors. No commissioned salespeople. No private-equity ownership. Every customer works directly with John from the first call through final system startup — and on every warranty follow-up afterward.

"My business runs on word-of-mouth referrals and real reviews, not quarterly earnings reports sent to distant investors. That means honest pricing, transparent communication, free estimates, and responsive personal service." — John Mason

Credentials & Manufacturer Authorizations

EPA Section 608 Universal — certified 1993
Authorized American Standard Dealer (2017–2026)
Authorized Mitsubishi Electric Dealer — Hyper-Heat ductless systems
Authorized ClimateMaster Dealer — geothermal ground-source heat pumps
B.S., Organizational Leadership, Penn State University

American Standard Awards

2017 Outstanding New Dealer
2018 Dealer of the Year
2020 Variable Speed Champion
2021 Dealer of the Year
2023 Heat Pump Sales Champion
2025 Variable Speed Champion

Recognition

JBN Mechanical has earned 138 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars, a 5.0 Yelp rating, an A+ BBB rating, and Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite recognition. For homeowners in Centre County considering a major HVAC investment, John offers the rare combination of hands-on technical skill, large-scale project management experience, and the accountability that only comes from an owner who stakes his name on every job.

Service Area

JBN Mechanical serves homeowners across Centre County: State College, Boalsburg, Park Forest, Lemont, Toftrees, Port Matilda, Houserville, Pine Grove Mills, Pennsylvania Furnace, Warriors Mark, Bellefonte, Pleasant Gap, Centre Hall, and Spring Mills.

Get In Touch

(814) 240-2455 · john@jbnmechanical.com 2738 West College Ave, Suite A125, State College, PA 16801

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