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Leadership
ABL is a collaboration of plumbers, HVAC, fire protection experts, contractors, engineers and experienced technical consultants with vast knowlege and understanding.
Concetto “Tino” Lampuri
Founder
Tino established ABL in 1977. He is an active and engaged president who supervises the executive management of the company, focusing his work on casting the company’s vision and leading its annual corporate strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts. He is passionate about having a company that truly values its employees and offers exceptional products and service to its customers. Outside of work, Tino enjoys spending time traveling and spending time at Lake Gaston with his family, especially his ten grandchildren.
Anthony “Tony” Lampuri
Partner
Tony graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and began his career in 1991 working for his uncle’s business as an apprentice while eventually progressing into management. In his current role of Owner/Partner Tony is responsible for the daily operations of the company while overseeing proposals of bid projects.. Outside of work, Tony pursues his passion for the game of golf as well as attending Carolina Hurricanes hockey with his family.
Salvatore “Sam” Lampuri
Partner
Sam Lampuri began working full time for ABL in 2002, after earning a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing and Electronic Commerce from Ithaca College. Following the family tradition of starting from the bottom, Sam began in the field, advancing to estimator, project manager, and his current role of Owner/Partner. He oversees day to day activities ranging from administration to all financial aspects of the company. Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time with his four children, traveling, and playing basketball and golf.
Anthony Lampuri
Partner
The first of two sons, Anthony began work during summer breaks in high school and throughout college. After graduating from Syracuse University with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, Anthony moved down South to join his father in North Carolina. Anthony started as an apprentice and working his way up to project manager, and then his current role of Owner/Partner. Outside of work, Anthony is an avid collector of cars and watches.
Art Lamson
President Fire Protection
After working for several years in Process Pipe and Mechanical contracting, Art began his career in Fire Protection in 1985. Over the years, Art has worked as an Estimator, Project Manager, Purchasing manager, and General Manager for Fire Sprinkler contractors, as a Sales representative for Fire Protection Equipment manufacturers and Fire Protection Wholesale Distributors. He has also served as an Officer and Board member on Industry Associations such as PCEA, SFPE, and AFSA. Art has been a licensed Sprinkler contractor in North Carolina for 17 years and joined ABL Fire Protection as a Partner and General Manager in 2004. He holds Level III NICET certification and is CSI certified as a CDT. If he ever has any free time, he spends it with his wife and 4 children hunting, fishing, camping or watching a sporting event.
John Merkley
Estimating HVAC Division
After 2 years at Canton College, John attended Syracuse University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, then worked for an Architectural & Mechanical Engineering firm in Syracuse for several years. In 1989, John moved to North Carolina and worked for mechanical firms until he, with his son and a friend, started Merkley Mechanical. In 2011, John and his partners joined the ABL staff to expand the company’s mechanical division. In his spare time he enjoys hunting , and taking cruises in the Caribbean.
Robert Merkley
Senior PM HVAC Division
Rob has over 30 years in the HVAC industry, beginning with working summers for his father, John Merkley. After spending his early years on the control side of the industry, Rob went on to become a start-up/service technician. He completed his HVAC degree and felt a strong desire to get back to the contracting side of the industry, so Rob moved back to North Carolina to work with his father again. After working together for two companies, they founded Merkley Mechanical Associates in 2002. In 2011, Rob joined ABL to expand the HVAC division. Outside of work, Rob enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his daughters.
Matt Hester
PM HVAC Division
Matt brings more than 20 years of experience in the construction industry, where he began as a CAD detailer. He has worked for ABL for the past 15 years and has been promoted to his current position as Project Manager in the HVAC Division. His unique experience as a CAD Detailer provides insight as a Project Manager. In his spare time, Matt enjoys spending time with his family cheering on the Hurricanes.

ABL & Associates, LLC
Commercial Services for Plumbing, Fire and H.V.A.C
300 Hoke Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

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