Our Expertise
We offer the backing of a team of professionals to help diagnose and solve any mechanical issue.
Meet our leadership team:
Carol Helsel
General Manager
Carol’s 30+ years of experience as an executive in healthcare, restaurants, and service agencies, has helped her grow an extensive portfolio of skills. She now uses her acquired skills to lead Third Coast Test and Balance. She has experience overseeing operations (buildings and grounds, food service, IT, marketing, sales, safety), human resources (including payroll and benefits), and has had responsibilities for strategic planning, business development, mergers, acquisitions, and setting standards of excellence. Additionally, Carol has helped her employers achieve awards of recognition and has given presentations on best practices to state-wide and national audiences. Carol also volunteers her time serving on boards and committees. Currently, she is a board member for MiSHE (Michigan Society for Healthcare Engineering) and BOMAWM (Building Owners and Managers Association West Michigan) and is a Co-Chair for the Inforum AEC Affinity Group.
Eric Bale
Project Manager/NEBB CP
Eric has over 18 years’ experience in HVAC Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing including Building Commissioning. His extensive knowledge includes working with complete HVAC operations, understanding the design of the system, how the system is built and installed, and how temperature controls work. Eric works as the project manager and lead estimator, ensuring excellence and optimal quality service. Eric is an expert in balancing air and water systems and has a reputation of being able to identify and resolve complicated and challenging issues. He has achieved the highest level of certification (Professional status) in testing, adjusting, and balancing environmental systems from NEBB (National Environmental Balancing Bureau). NEBB is the premier international certification association. In addition to his professional role, Eric serves as the Treasurer for the Michigan Chapter of NEBB.
Tim Miller
Senior Test and Balance Engineer
Tim has worked in the field of HVAC Testing and Balancing for over 15 years and is an expert at project management, research and data analysis, system troubleshooting and resolution, and fostering excellent relationships with customers. Tim has extensive knowledge in complete HVAC system operations including air and hydronics, understanding system designs, how the system is built and installed, as well as how to achieve building efficiency. Prior to entering the HVAC field, Tim was an industrial maintenance technician for over 10 years; his mechanical aptitude on troubleshooting systems and equipment is excellent. In addition, Tim is also knowledgeable in preforming Cleanroom Certifications as well as addressing pressurization issues.
Al Comstock
Senior Test and Balance Engineer
Al’s experience as an HVAC Test and Balance Technician spans almost 35 years. He’s completed training with an Accredited Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training. Additionally, he has received a Clean Room certification and passed the technician test from NEBB. In his career, he’s performed testing and balancing work in thousands of organizations throughout the state. Al is also the designated trainer for Third Coast, helping ensure his knowledge is passed on to all apprentices and technicians.
Contact us today to help you improve the air quality of your building.