NorthStar is a family-owned company. We employ a staff of over 20 people,
including service managers, technicians, and warehouse and administrative
personnel. We strive to be an employer of choice, offering a comprehensive
salary and benefits package, opportunities for training and advancement, and
family-friendly policies.
Carl Godwin, the owner and President, served five years with Carrier National Accounts
and eleven years with the Carrier Distributor, Automatic Equipment Sales (AES), prior to
founding NorthStar. Carrier, a division of United Technologies, is the largest air
conditioning company in the world. AES, prior to being purchased by Carrier, was the
largest independent Carrier distributor in the United States. Mr. Godwin is a past
president of the National Capital Area Chapter of the Air Conditioning Contractors of
America (ACCA). He is a founding member of Quality One Service Network, a partnership of
22 heating and air conditioning contractors in Maryland and Virginia.