Jeff Griffin

Jeff Griffin is the Owner and President of W.O. Blackstone & Co., Inc., a full-service mechanical contractor based in Columbia, South Carolina.1 He assumed this role in December 2012 and has been leading the company for over 11 years.1 W.O. Blackstone specializes in commercial HVAC construction, service, and maintenance, serving various sectors including commercial office buildings, medical facilities, hospitals, industrial plants, and institutional buildings.1

Griffin's career history includes:

1. Business Development at Mashburn Construction Company, Inc. (May 2003 - December 2012)1
2. Personal Banker at Wells Fargo (August 2001 - May 2003)1
3. Registered Representative at Charles Schwab (May 1999 - August 2001)1

His educational background comprises:

• MBA in Business from the University of Colorado at Denver (2000 - 2002)1
• BA in Economics with a minor in English from the University of South Carolina (1996 - 1998)1
• Associate of Arts in English from Midlands Technical College (1995 - 1996)1

Under Griffin's leadership, W.O. Blackstone has been addressing industry challenges such as escalating costs and supply chain issues in the HVAC sector.2 He has implemented proactive measures like providing HVAC inspections to plan for potential disruptions and identifying repairs that might require long-lead items.2