Tudi Mechanical is more than just a team of technicians. We’re a team of technology pioneers that are dedicated to building strong relationships with every person we work with, from our employees to our vendors and customers, through trust, respect, new school technology and old school service.
Bob Tudi
Chief Executive Officer
Bob followed his life-long dream of starting his own business in 1987 – TUDI Mechanical Systems. With “$4,000 and a pick-up truck,” TUDI Mechanical Systems began with Bob as its founder and CEO. Growing up in the South Oakland section of Pittsburgh, Bob graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1976. From there Bob went on to Triangle Technical Institute where his passion for providing HVAC solutions for homes and businesses began. After graduating from Triangle Technical Institute in 1977, Bob started his career with various heating and cooling companies including Accu-Temp and Limbach. In 1999, Bob graduated from Carnegie Mellon University’s Executive Entrepreneurship Program. Bob and his wife Marilee have seven children and currently reside in Sewickley.
Kevin Bright
Chief Technology Officer
Kevin Bright is the Chief Technology Officer for TUDI Mechanical Systems. Kevin joined the TUDI Team in 1994 and became COO in 2005. Kevin is a Clarion University graduate with a BSBA in Management and Real Estate. In 2005, he graduated from the FBI Citizens’ Academy.
Dan Tudi
Chief Operations Officer
Dan started working at Tudi right after college and has worked in various roles throughout the organization. He graduated from Duquesne University with a major in Finance and Entrepreneurship. From his exposure to and interest in the industry at a young age, his unwavering work ethic, and the guidance of some very prominent mentors, he is wise beyond his years. Over the years he has worked through a number of roles and departments and has contributed much to the overall operation of Tudi Mechanical. He is a leader by example.
Robert Tudi
Manager – Tudi Tampa
Robert is responsible for the overall management of our Tampa operations. Following high school Robert attended the United States Air Force Academy, where he graduated in 2006 with a Mechanical Engineering degree and was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force. During his military career, he served overseas in the Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom Campaigns and was awarded the Bronze Star.
Amy Broadbent
Chief Administrative Officer
Amy currently acts as Tudi Mechanical’s Chief Administrative Officer, where she focuses on driving employee engagement, culture and recruiting. Prior to joining Tudi, Amy worked for JRG Advisors, LLC for over 25 years. She was Vice President the last 14 years and was involved in various components of the day-to-day business operation. Amy received a BSBA in Marketing from Robert Morris University.
Ryan Karasack
Chief Financial Officer
Ryan is an accomplished financial executive in operations, strategy, and organizational development. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting & International Business from Penn State University, his MBA from Robert Morris University and he completed the Economics Program at the University of Manchester in England. He’s served as CFO for companies in the oil & gas and manufacturing industries and, most recently, as CFO of SSI Consolidated Holdings.
Jim Howe
Senior Vice President
Jim Howe serves as Senior Vice President after previously serving 20 years as Chief Financial Officer for TUDI Mechanical Systems. Jim began his career with TUDI in 2001 as CFO where he oversees financial and fiscal management aspects of company operations. Prior to joining TUDI, Jim began his career in the Tax Department at Ernst & Young, and eventually moved on to a small venture capital group before settling with TUDI Mechanical. Jim received his MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, and enjoys golfing and spending time with his grandchildren. Jim lives in the South Hills of Pittsburgh with his wife.