Business Details
45 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Mechanical Construction Solutions
Apollo Mechanical Contractors was founded in 1981 by Bruce Ratchford, who drew inspiration from the Apollo Space Missions to build a company rooted in teamwork, innovation, and excellence. Our legacy spans over four decades of delivering mechanical construction and facility services across industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, and government sectors. We prioritize safety, integrity, and quality in every project, leveraging advanced technologies like BIM modeling and prefabrication to ensure precision and efficiency. With fabrication facilities nationwide and a workforce of skilled professionals, we provide turnkey solutions for complex projects, including energy retrofitting and 24/7 facility maintenance.Our commitment to client satisfaction is reflected in long-standing relationships with major general contractors and owners, as well as our adherence to NQA-1 quality standards for nuclear projects. Headquartered in Tri-Cities, WA, we operate with a family-oriented ethos, empowering employees to achieve exceptional results for clients while fostering community growth through sustainable construction practices.
Services
Industrial Construction
Commercial Projects
Healthcare Facilities
Education Infrastructure
Facility Maintenance
Energy Retrofits
Government Contracts
HVAC Services
Plumbing Systems
Fire Sprinkler Installation
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of expertise in complex mechanical construction projects.
- Our 24/7 Facility Services Division ensures rapid response for critical systems.
- We maintain NQA-1 certification for nuclear quality assurance standards.
- Our CAD-to-FAB-to-FIELD process optimizes efficiency through prefabrication.
- We operate 250,000+ sq ft of advanced fabrication facilities nationwide.
Associations and certifications
- NQA-1
Services
Industrial Construction
Apollo delivers turnkey mechanical construction for industrial facilities including nuclear plants, manufacturing centers, and power generation sites. Our specialized teams utilize BIM technology and prefabrication to meet strict safety and schedule requirements. With nationwide fabrication capabilities, we handle complex projects from sitework to mechanical systems installation.
Healthcare Facilities
We provide mechanical construction for hospitals, laboratories, and clinics with strict compliance for sterile environments. Our teams complete clean room additions, pharmacy remodels, and biological testing facilities while maintaining operational continuity in active healthcare settings across the United States.
Facility Maintenance
Our 24/7 Facility Services Division offers preventative maintenance and emergency repairs for commercial HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems. With a four-hour response guarantee and nationwide service fleet, we ensure uninterrupted operations for critical mechanical systems in buildings of all sizes.
Energy Retrofits
Apollo Solutions Group implements energy efficiency upgrades through performance contracts that require no upfront capital. We reduce operating costs for schools, hospitals, and government buildings by modernizing aging infrastructure while guaranteeing energy savings outcomes.
Commercial Projects
We deliver mechanical design-build services for commercial developments including hotels, casinos, and office buildings. Our expertise spans multiple delivery methods from design-assist to guaranteed maximum price contracts, serving major general contractors and owners nationwide with schedule-critical projects.
People
Bruce Ratchford
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Bruce Ratchford founded Apollo Mechanical Contractors in 1981, drawing inspiration from the Apollo Space Program's teamwork and innovation. He established the company's core values of safety, integrity, and quality that continue to guide operations today.
Ryan Ratchford
President
Ryan Ratchford leads strategic growth initiatives while maintaining operational excellence across Apollo's diverse market sectors. He continues the family legacy of delivering complex mechanical construction projects nationwide.
Angie Haisch
Chief Financial Officer
Angie Haisch oversees financial operations and strategic planning for Apollo's nationwide projects. With extensive experience in construction finance, she ensures fiscal responsibility while supporting business expansion.
Robert Lindbloom
Executive Vice President
Robert Lindbloom directs national project execution, leveraging decades of construction management experience to maintain Apollo's standards for quality, safety, and timely delivery across complex mechanical projects.
Don Jarrett
Vice President, National Projects
Don Jarrett manages large-scale national projects, applying specialized expertise in mission-critical facility construction. He ensures seamless coordination between field operations and client requirements for high-complexity assignments.
Questions
What industries does Apollo Mechanical Contractors specialize in?
We serve industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, and government sectors with mechanical construction and facility services.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency maintenance services?
Yes, our Facility Services Division provides 24/7 rapid response for HVAC, plumbing, and fire sprinkler emergencies.
Are you certified for nuclear facility projects?
We maintain NQA-1 certification for quality assurance in nuclear environments and have extensive DOE project experience.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate nationwide with regional offices in Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Tennessee, Montana, and Arizona.
How does Apollo approach energy efficiency projects?
Our Apollo Solutions Group uses performance contracting to reduce operating costs while upgrading infrastructure with no capital outlay.
