OUR TEAM
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Rand McLaughlin
President and Chief Executive OfficerLee Thames
Vice President and Operations ManagerPaul Moss
Vice President and ComptrollerMelissa Harrison
Inside Sales ManagerDavid Whitehead
Plant ManagerDonnie Carpenter
Manufacturing Support ManagerLisa Hinton
IT/MarketingDebbi Tisdale
Customer Account RepresentativeMorgan Morris
Chain Account SupervisorKatie Smith
Chain Account CoordinatorErin Harrison
Customer Account RepresentativeAllison Ishee
Customer Account RepresentativeAshley Kelly
Customer Account RepresentativeSamantha Bass
Customer Account RepresentativeSummer Gregory
Sales AssistantBrent Husband
Customer Service SupervisorDwayne Tisdale
Customer Service TechnicianAudreanna McCray
Customer Service AssistantCarol Hathorn
Scheduling SupervisorTammy Jennings
Scheduling AssistantJustin Pugh
Accounting SupervisorNikki Ashford
Accounts PayableAmber Henley
Accounts PayableMelissa Wade
Accounts ReceivableBrooke Holifield
Account Recievable/CreditDanielle Herrington
PayrollHeath Morris
Purchasing SupervisorTracy Hill
Purchasing AgentKimberly McRoy
Human Resources DirectorMarketta Reddoch
Human Resources SpecialistRaine Harrison
Human Resources AssistantMichaela Odom
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THERMO-KOOL TIMELINE
The pride of our master craftsmen has been handed down through the years, allowing us to build and maintain our reputation for quality and customer service.
1960: The Beginning
The Beginning
Established in Laurel, MS, the company opened its doors under the name Mid-South Industries, Inc. Shortly after, we adopted the name “Thermo-Kool” in order to present a more memorable name within the industry.
1975
1975
With only fifteen years into the industry, Thermo-Kool soon realized it was outgrowing its humble beginnings. The company soon moved to its new, modern manufacturing facility in North Laurel Industrial Park. This spacious, ten-acre plant allowed us to meet the level of production demanded by our ever-increasing sales volume.
2000
2000
Our new comptroller office opened in our downtown area. This facility housed the company’s accounting, data processing, and credit department.
2017
2017
To accommodate our increased production, and to better meet the needs and expectations of our customers, it became a necessity and a privilege for us to expand our factory location in order to not only facilitate higher production, but to integrate new, more modern equipment so that we can continue to produce a superior, quality product.
2019
2019
Two years later, Thermo-Kool purchased an office directly in the center of our historic, downtown area. This facility houses the company’s accounting, sales, and scheduling department.
2022: Present Day
The Present & Future
Today, our products are used by many of the best-known restaurants and institutions in the United States. Thermo-Kool strives to continually offer new product advancements and the highest-quality consulting and design services to our customers.
The Beginning
Established in Laurel, MS, the company opened its doors under the name Mid-South Industries, Inc. Shortly after, we adopted the name “Thermo-Kool” in order to present a more memorable name within the industry.
1975
With only fifteen years into the industry, Thermo-Kool soon realized it was outgrowing its humble beginnings. The company soon moved to its new, modern manufacturing facility in North Laurel Industrial Park. This spacious, ten-acre plant allowed us to meet the level of production demanded by our ever-increasing sales volume.
2000
Our new comptroller office opened in our downtown area. This facility housed the company’s accounting, data processing, and credit department.
2017
To accommodate our increased production, and to better meet the needs and expectations of our customers, it became a necessity and a privilege for us to expand our factory location in order to not only facilitate higher production, but to integrate new, more modern equipment so that we can continue to produce a superior, quality product.
2019
Two years later, Thermo-Kool purchased an office directly in the center of our historic, downtown area. This facility houses the company’s accounting, sales, and scheduling department.
The Present & Future
Today, our products are used by many of the best-known restaurants and institutions in the United States. Thermo-Kool strives to continually offer new product advancements and the highest-quality consulting and design services to our customers.