Our Team

Arnie W. Evdokimo serves as the President and CEO of DP Air Corporation, bringing over 35 years of experience designing, building and maintaining environmental control, power, and site monitoring systems for data centers, computer rooms, and other high-tech equipment rooms. Arnie’s entrepreneurial spirit shined through early in his career and he brings a unique perspective to each project he works on having the field experience of being a technician and installer.  Arnie’s work ethic and attention to detail in every project DP Air Corporation undertakes, allows him to provide Executives and their companies with the strategic solutions needed to drive greater operational efficiencies, business continuity and competitive differentiation. Arnie prides himself on his ability to execute complex high risk data center projects. He partners with best in class architects, engineers, and equipment manufacturers to ensure each project meets his clients short and long term operational and reliability goals.

Erin Rehling, Chief Operating Officer, started her career at DP Air in 2015 working directly with the President and CEO getting an understanding of DP Air’s business, processes and team members. Since joining the team, she has focused on business development, human resources, corporate compliance, and the strategy and organization of all essential business functions. Erin holds her undergraduate and graduate degrees in business and began her career in Business Operations in 2008, where she was responsible for driving operating rhythms of a large IT department serving several higher-education institutions. This is where Erin was first exposed to DP Air’s mantra of “Do it right, do it once, or do not do it all”.  Erin is an Arizona native and when not working she enjoys taking advantage of the Arizona weather by playing golf and spending time outside with her husband and son.

A native Arizonan, Kristi O’Connor, Chief Financial Officer, joined the DP Air team in 2013 as the VP of Finance. She has been instrumental in helping the Company analyze business practices with the goal of gaining efficiencies and increasing overall customer satisfaction. A graduate of Northern Arizona University, Kristi spent the early years of her career in the assurance department of a national public accounting firm, working her way up from intern to manager. A CPA since 2009, Kristi utilizes her industry experiences and accounting knowledge to aid the sales and operation teams in developing innovative and cost effective analysis on projects, both small and large. Her commitment to her continuing education in the accounting field allows her to provide the Company with real time trends and fresh ideas on how to most effectively address clients’ needs as they relate to the business they conduct with DP Air.

Javier Petriz has worked with DP Air since 2002, starting his career as a service technician, and worked his way up to his current role as our California Regional Manager. A graduate of the Institute of Business and Technology in 2002, Javier’s experience includes HVAC, UPS, generators and fire suppression systems. Javier has developed and maintains key customer relationships throughout California. Combined with his many years of experience, Javier has developed excellent problem solving skills which helps him meet his customers’ needs and expectations. A technician at heart, Javier still loves to roll up his sleeves and help out in the field training his technicians and lending a hand when he can. His time spent in the field honing his factory training allows him to provide his customers with relevant and practical industry insight and know how.

Chris Poole, our Tucson Regional Manager, has worked for DP Air Corporation for 15 years.

A native of Tucson, Chris attended the University of Arizona, has attained several certifications from Liebert and the North American Technician Excellence (N.A.T.E) program, and even participated in the N.A.T.E. Technician Olympics twice.

Prior to becoming our Tucson Regional Manager, Chris held several roles within DP Air including Service and Operations Management and in these roles he was exposed to Liebert equipment and software upgrades, networking, UPS installation and other critical support hardware and environments.

Chris has worked on numerous Data Center and government installations in Tucson and Ft. Huachuca, including the implementation of innovative energy saving programs.

Chris has over 35 years of extensive HVAC experience allowing him to develop trust, cultivate existing relationships and provide the necessary resources and solutions to our client’s needs

Gary Duplock, Nevada Regional Manager, has been with DP Air Corporation for over ten years and has been instrumental in the growth of the service offerings across the State of Nevada. Gary initiated the addition of an electrical department with the goal of providing support to the mechanical and controls divisions, allowing his customers to have one Company they can rely on for their environmental service needs. Gary began his career in Las Vegas and acquired experience with some of the industry leaders in HVAC and controls. A Native of Australia, Gary brings more than forty years’ experience to his clients, allowing him to provide cutting edge, energy efficient, practical solutions that meet both his customers’ short and long term needs. A student of the industry, Gary has factory training certifications from numerous industry leaders including, Trane Company, Carrier Corporation, York International, Schneider-Electric/ TAC Building Automation division.