Meet the Sensible Team
Phil Jensen
Phil began learning about the HVAC industry in 1976 and has extensive experience, including the service and installation of systems for both residential and commercial properties. He has designed large-scale systems for commercial buildings, custom homes, and new buildings in the Denver Metro Area and created systems for homes that need more comfort. Phil also owned and operated another small HVAC company for twenty-two years before selling and is excited to be part of the Sensible team and share his wealth of knowledge with Sensible customers. He’s also excited to continue the mission of providing alternative energy systems to homes throughout the Denver Metro Area.
Phil has been married for nearly 40 years and has two grown children and three grandchildren. He loves being a grandpa and can often be found playing catch with his grandson. He also enjoys writing, golfing, fishing, and gardening.
Jo Jensen
Jo began her career in the HVAC industry in 1991, when she went to work with her husband Phil as part-owner of their small HVAC company. Jo’s role quickly grew and evolved with her taking on responsibilities as office manager, bookkeeper, and dispatcher. After Phil & Jo sold their company, Jo joined the Sensible team in 2011 as the office manager and has been an integral part of the team ever since. Customers know and love her, and she continues to help expand the reach of alternative energy in Colorado.
Jo has been married for nearly 40 years and has two grown children and three grandchildren. Jo loves being a grandma and spends lots of time with her grandsons and granddaughter. She is also an avid reader, loves to cook, and enjoys interior design.
Erika Mendez
Erika is a Colorado native who joined the Sensible Heating & Cooling team as an Office Administrator. Erika previously worked for an electrical contractor based in Denver, and she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her current position with Sensible.
Erika lives in Commerce City with her husband and two teenage sons. Erika enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors with her family.
Aaron Small
Aaron joined the Sensible team in 2015 and quickly became indispensable. He provides fantastic customer service and pays careful attention to every aspect of his work. Since working for Sensible, he has done both service and installation work and has enjoyed expanding his HVAC knowledge to include alternative energy systems.
Aaron lives in Littleton with his wife, son, and daughter and enjoys the Colorado mountains and hunting. He grew up on a farm in Pennsylvania and moved to Colorado in 2007.
Neil Quinlivan
Neil began his career in the HVAC industry in 2007 and worked summers for a Golden-based HVAC company while working on his degree in geology. After working in the industry for several years, Neil left school to work as an HVAC technician full-time. He left the residential company he was working for in 2015 to work for a commercial HVAC and refrigeration company in Denver. Neil joined the Sensible Heating & Cooling team in 2018.
Neil keeps busy with his wife and two-year-old daughter and likes to homebrew and collect minerals in his free time. He’s also interested in renovating old homes in Colorado, as he is a fifth-generation Colorado native, and his family has deep roots in the state.
Eric Ramirez
Eric began his career in property management, and after five years, he decided to pursue a career in the HVAC industry and attended school in Aurora, Colorado. Eric joined the Sensible team in 2020 as a service technician.
Eric enjoys mountain biking, hiking, and camping with his family in his spare time. A North Carolina native, Eric actually spent most of his time in Southern California before moving to Colorado ten years ago.
Joey Chavez
Working in the HVAC industry for 22 years, Joey’s approach to his work is like an artist, making sure the work Sensible does is functional while also looking good for customers. Joey works closely with Phil and Jo in helping answer HVAC questions for customers while setting up installations. Joey’s favorite part of working in the industry is the more complicated jobs that Sensible is known for like installing geothermal systems and diverse water piping. It’s the type of jobs that help you learn and grow.
Tom Cassedy
Joining the Sensible Team in 2021, Tom enjoys working in a cutting-edge industry with a company, whose reputation proceeds itself when it comes to Geothermal work. He has worked in the HVAC industry for six years. Tom enjoys the challenge of keeping up with an industry that is ever changing. He says everyone at Sensible is encouraged to take ongoing classes and training. When the native Coloradoan is not working, he is taking advantage of the great outdoors fly fishing and spending time with his two boxers.
Frank Hernandez
Frank joined the HVAC industry after spending time in management. He likes the variety he finds as an installer and working with one of the few companies in Colorado that specializes in Geothermal work. Frank joined Sensible in 2021 and has continued his education within the industry, taking Carrier, Supply House and several manufacturer classes. Frank enjoys the great balance between work-life and time off that he spends mostly with his family.