Argent Heating & Cooling offers the region’s most professional and experienced technical and sales team. Argent has served the DC metro community since 1975, and our staff are highly trained and certified in all aspects of the heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality industry. With this depth and breadth of experience, our customers can count on working with a professional and knowledgeable team member every time.
Rachel Helft
Chief Executive Officer, Owner
Rachel is President and owner of USA Technology Services LLC. She is from upstate NY and has been living in Northern Virginia for over 15 years. She has a Masters Degree from George Mason University. Rachel assists in overseeing the daily operations, company sales, and customer service. Rachel has varied business experiences in both the public and private sector.
Kirk Price
Chief Financial Officer
Kirk is Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of USA Technology. Mr. Price is responsible for the financial and operational management of USA Technology and its subsidiaries. Kirk received his CPA in 1982 and is a graduate of The University of Maryland.
Ron Gallant
Vice President
ron@argent-llc.com
In 2003, Ron became a founding partner at Argent Heating and Cooling, LLC. He received his Bachelors of Science from the University of Maryland and attended Catholic University’s law school. He has held various positions as installation mechanic, service mechanic, installation manager, service manager, sales, sales manager, vice president, president and owner. He is familiar with every aspect and facet of residential heating and cooling.
Ron holds masters licenses in all local DC Metro jurisdictions and advanced training and certifications from Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Radiant Panel Association (RPA), Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors of North America (SMACNA), Green Advantage, Building Performance Institute(BPI),Ventilation Institute (HVI), International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSPHA), Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) and various manufacturers such as Carrier, Trane, Amana, Bryant, Weil McLain, Water Furnace, April-Aire, Honeywell and Johnson Controls.
Mike Basso
Install Manager
Mike has been with Argent for over 8 years and has been working in HVAC since 1987. He holds a Masters License in HVAC in Virginia as well as certifications with tankless water heaters, generators and geothermal heating and cooling. He enjoys the challenges that our profession offers and specializes in designing and installing our challenging custom work.
