Mike Workman: Leading Through Experience, Relationships, and Results

At MSD, Inc., leadership is built on experience, trust, and a deep understanding of what customers truly need. Few people embody those qualities better than Mike Workman, Business Development Manager at Mechanical Services and Design.

With 35 years of experience in the mechanical services industry, Mike has built a career centered around creating strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for growth, and helping customers find practical, high-quality solutions that deliver lasting value.

What truly sets Mike apart is where his journey began.

From the Field to Industry Leadership

Mike started his career in 1990 as a Service Technician. Long before business development meetings and strategic growth conversations, he was in the field troubleshooting systems, solving problems, and learning firsthand what it takes to keep facilities running efficiently and cllients satisfied.

That hands-on experience gave Mike something invaluable: a real-world understanding of mechanical systems and the people who rely on them every day.

He understands that HVAC and mechanical systems are about more than equipment. They directly impact comfort, productivity, operational efficiency, and the success of entire facilities. Because he spent more than 20 years working in the field, Mike knows exactly what our clients are facing and what solutions truly work.

That knowledge continues to shape the way he serves clients today.

Why Field Experience Matters

In the mechanical services industry, experience matters, especially hands-on experience.

At MSD, Inc., one of our greatest strengths is having knowledgeable office team members who have spent years working in the field. It creates a level of understanding, communication, and problem-solving that simply cannot be taught in a classroom.

Mike is a perfect example of why that approach works.

His field background allows him to connect with clients, technicians, and facility teams on a deeper level. He understands the challenges technicians face, the urgency clients experience, and the importance of getting systems operating properly and efficiently the first time.

That experience helps build trust, and trust is the foundation of every long-term relationship Mike creates.

Building Relationships That Last

Today, Mike focuses on developing new business opportunities and creating long-term client partnerships for MSD, Inc. His approach is simple: listen first, understand the customer’s goals, and provide solutions that genuinely create value.

His decades of experience allow him to offer insight that goes beyond sales. Clients know they are talking with someone who has lived the work, understands the industry, and truly cares about helping facilities succeed.

And if you ever get the chance to sit down with Mike, make sure you ask him about “the old days.” According to Mike, his 20 years in the field helped shape who he is and played a huge role in his success today. From what we hear, the stories are pretty legendary.

Connect With Mike

If you see Mike around MSD or would like to connect with him directly, he would be happy to talk with you.

Mike Workman
Business Development Manager
Mechanical Services and Design, Inc.

📧 [email protected]
📞 937-673-5586

WPAFB Sensors Lab

Wright-Patt Air Force Base sought contractors to renovate and add onto the Sensors Lab. The HVAC portion of the project was over $13 million.

  • MSD served as the Design Assist Contractor in conjunction with Heapy Engineering for this project. In collaborating with General Contractor, Butt Construction, MSD provided Design Assist solutions for the following:
    • A large, anechoic chamber
    • An outdoor range
    • Multiple, Class-100 clean rooms
    • A three-story office building addition with DCID 6-9 requirements on many of the rooms

WPAFB Chilled Water System

The chilled water system at a high-security building on the Air Force Base was undersized and unable to keep up with demand. The facility could not operate without chilled water due to the amount of information servers in the building, and the general nature of the building itself. The entire upgrade project would need to be completed with minimal shut down time at the building. HVAC portion of this project was over $3 million.

  • MSD worked in collaboration with Diaz Construction to complete the system upgrades on time and on budget with minimal shutdowns or disruption to the facility operations.

LJB, Inc.

LJB, Inc. was renovating their Miamisburg, OH office and wanted to incorporate energy-saving upgrades.

  • MSD provided Design Build services in tandem with Greensleeves Energy Solutions, a specialist in geothermal systems.
  • MSD and Greensleeves installed a new geothermal HVAC system with open and closed loops. In addition, MSD design and installed the plumbing portion of the renovation.

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