The Intersection of Politics and Business with Jason Spears
Join us at the Business Education Network Workshop (BEN Workshop) on Thursday, August 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, where Jason Spears, Vice President and Shareholder at Peninsular Mechanical Contractors, Inc., will share his insights into the intersection of politics and business.
About Peninsular Mechanical Contractors, Inc:
“Peninsular Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is a commercial HVAC installation, maintenance, and design contractor.
We are a family run business founded in 1979. Over our 30+ year history, we have completed in excess of 4,400 projects in 17 states as well as the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our focus is design-build air conditioning installation, maintenance, and repair work, with a specialization in restaurant and medium sized commercial projects. We excel at fast-paced, repetitive, client-oriented air conditioning jobs. We have completed projects in every major scope – Multifamily, Hospitality, Restaurants, Healthcare, Education, Religious, Office, Retail, Light Industrial, Aviation, and Institutional.”
About Jason:
Jason Spears is the Vice President and a shareholder of Peninsular Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (PMCI), a full-service commercial HVAC contracting firm based in Clearwater, Florida. A 20-year veteran of the commercial construction industry, Jason began his career in Atlanta, Georgia with a national general contractor working in both field operations and preconstruction. In 2009 Jason joined PMCI where he has led the company through consistent growth, earning multiple industry awards for both safety and quality, and contributing to landmark projects across the state. PMCI celebrated its 47th anniversary in January 2026.
Jason currently serves as Chair of the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABCFLGC). ABCLFGC represents 650 member companies from Gainesville to Marco Island, is the largest chapter in Florida, and the 4th largest chapter nationally. ABC is the largest trainer of multi-disciplined apprentices in Florida.
Jason is a past Chair of the Board of Governors for the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce and a past board member of the St. Petersburg Economic Development Corporation and the Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association.
Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Florida.
He lives in St. Petersburg with his wife, Cassandra and his dog Gus Gus.
Contact Information:
Jason Spears
Vice President and Shareholder at Peninsular Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Phone: 727-573-4822 x 101
Email: jjs@acservice.com
Websites: Peninsular Mechanical Contractors, Inc. – Commercial HVAC Design-Build, Plan-Spec and Service
About the BEN Workshop:
Thursday, August 20, 2026 – 11:30am to 2:00pm – St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce
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