Georgia native J. Brent Forister is a lifelong learner with a passion for family and helping others improve their quality of life. After graduating from Mercer University with a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Brent worked for some big names in the communications industry but chose to pursue a career in HVAC when he joined the family business. Brent began his HVAC career as an installation assistant working for his father-in-law and continued his skyward path by taking classes in design, sales and service. He learned the principles of the heating and cooling business from the ground up and has experience in many of the key roles within the company, including sales, designing HVAC systems and as a service technician. Now general manager, Brent has been running Western Aire since 2017. With the support of his extended family, Brent cheerfully leads his team in their mission to remain the best home service company in the Dallas, Georgia, area. Married for over 25 years, Brent and his wife Mitzi have three children and one grandchild. When Brent isn’t helping homeowners create safer, more comfortable homes, you’ll find him cheering on his children at their games and practices, working outside in the yard and occasionally watching baseball and football. An avid outdoorsman, Brent’s enthusiasm for the open air takes him riding on his UTV, camping, duck hunting, fishing, and enjoying a campfire.