Fixing Air, Building Culture: Garrett Gillispie's Journey with Ambient Air Solutions
Jun 20, 2025
Fixing Air, Building Culture: Garrett Gillispie's Journey with Ambient Air Solutions
Tim sits down with Garrett Gillispie, founder of Ambient Air Solutions, to talk about how a side hustle fixing furnaces turned into one of Bozeman's most trusted HVAC service companies. With a focus on indoor air quality, system retrofits, and strong employee culture, Ambient serves residential and commercial clients across the Gallatin Valley and beyond.
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From Call-In Repairs to Full-Service HVAC
Garrett never intended to start a company. But after too many side calls while working full-time, he took the leap. What began as a one-man repair job now supports 27 team members and hundreds of homes and businesses.
"We’re the folks you call when the furnace quits Christmas morning. And we’re proud of that."
Ambient Air Solutions specializes in retrofitting outdated systems with energy-efficient upgrades, ongoing maintenance contracts, and service calls that keep the heat on and the air clean.
Centered on People, Not Just Products
While most HVAC companies chase new construction, Ambient chose to focus on long-term customer relationships. After acquiring a respected residential operation, the company expanded its service model to better meet evolving community needs.
"We took everything we didn’t like about other workplaces—and did the opposite. That built our culture."
Garrett credits much of the brand’s creative success to his wife, who reimagined their two-tone trucks and visual identity to stand apart from the red-and-blue norm.
Heating, Cooling, and a Whole Lot More
Whether it's improving airflow, adjusting humidity, or replacing failing systems, Ambient's work touches nearly every part of indoor air quality. And their service territory covers much more than Bozeman.
"If you’ve seen the green triangle, you’ve seen us. Now you know what we do."
To learn more or schedule service, visit https://www.ambientairsolutions.com/
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