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Heating + Air Paramedics is expanding nationally, entering Kentucky and growing in Texas, with new locations led by entrepreneurs Shaun Seagraves and Kimani Smith. The brand, part of the Threshold Brands family, began franchising in 2021 and offers reliable heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services to communities nationwide.
New to the Threshold Brands family, entrepreneur Shaun Seagraves brings valuable business ownership experience to his new venture from his current general contracting company. Supported by the nearly 30-year HVAC background of his operating partner, Jason, Seagraves is set to hit the ground running and quickly build a reliable reputation across the state.
“Launching the brand's first Kentucky locations is an exciting milestone,” said Seagraves. “Our team is fully committed to bringing a strong work ethic and dependable heating and air solutions to our neighbors in Louisville.”
Kimani Smith, a retired U.S. federal law enforcement officer, is expanding Heating + Air Paramedics' premium HVAC services into Northeast Texas. Choosing franchising as his next professional chapter, Smith will introduce the brand's dependable heating and cooling solutions to the growing McKinney and Little Elm communities.
“After a rewarding career in law enforcement, I wanted my next chapter to be centered around serving my community in a new way,” said Smith. “Partnering with Heating + Air Paramedics allows me to fulfill that mission by bringing essential, reliable HVAC services to my neighbors in McKinney and Little Elm.”
Heating + Air Paramedics began franchising in 2021 and is actively expanding its footprint to bring reliable heating, ventilation and air conditioning services to communities nationwide. Recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as a “Top New and Emerging Franchise in 2026,” its franchise model is recession-resistant, offering owners year-round revenue streams, innovative marketing strategies and access to industry-leading support and technology.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on June 24, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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