1957 A young man by the name of Clyde Reeve
establishes a company to meet the needs of an emerging industry in South Florida. Air conditioning for the residential
market suddenly made the sub tropical summers more enjoyable. Not only would the "snow birds" migrate for
the winter... they would stay all year.
As with any new venture,
there were the usual hardships. However, Clyde's "fair and reliable" reputation quickly spread. A short
time later he met Bob Albea at a Philco service meeting, and they soon became partners.
1970
brought about the expansion into Broward County. This new endeavor included the addition of several new manufacturer's
for whom Reeve would provide Factory Authorized Service. While covering the entire south Florida area, Reeve continues
to provide excellent personalized service to each customer. The early 80's saw a great many changes for Reeve A/C.
Friedrich appointed Reeve as their Regional Parts Distributor. In '82 the Miami & Ft. Lauderdale offices were
consolidated to a centrally located facility in Hallandale, Florida.
Sadly, after battling cancer, Clyde Reeve passed away on December 4, 1990. His leadership, accomplishments,
and friendships are not forgotten.
