DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2026--
The SEER Group, a collection of 40 residential and commercial HVAC, electrical, and plumbing businesses across 11 states, announced that Harish Ramalingam has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective April 30, 2026. He succeeds Justin Nagy, who is leaving for a CEO role outside the industry after helping build SEER’s national platform and expand its network of partner brands.
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Ramalingam joins SEER as the company continues its strong growth trajectory, building on a period of strategic scaling and geographic expansion while entering its next phase of maturity. SEER remains focused on advancing operational rigor and delivering a consistent, high-quality customer experience.
“Our frontline teams are the face of our brands — and my job is to make sure they’re set up to succeed,” said Ramalingam. “That means removing friction, improving how we operate, and giving them what they need to deliver great service every day. The opportunity to elevate the customer experience in this category is significant, and I’m excited to build that with our people.”
Ramalingam brings over a decade of experience leading large, consumer-facing operations where results are driven by satisfied customers and disciplined operational execution. He has a track record of building high-performing organizations by aligning teams around clear priorities and enabling them to operate with ownership and accountability.
Most recently, as Co-President at Progress Residential, Ramalingam helped lead one of the nation’s largest single-family rental platforms through a period of significant expansion, digital modernization, and EBITDA growth. Earlier in his career at McDonald's Corporation, he led an extensive footprint of restaurants across multiple states, overseeing the operational development and evolution of the Great South Market.
Under Ramalingam’s leadership, SEER will continue investing in its partner brands, expanding into new markets, and strengthening the operational systems that support long-term success across its platform. SEER’s people-first culture remains grounded in fostering the local relationships that help those businesses grow, thrive, and remain enduring fixtures within the communities they serve.
About The SEER Group
The SEER Group LLC is a collection of industry-leading residential and commercial HVAC, electrical, and plumbing companies. Our mission is to provide exceptional residential and commercial services by upholding the legacies of our brand partners, empowering their growth, elevating performance, and enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve. Through flexible investment solutions, The SEER Group provides trade services entrepreneurs with business support and the opportunity to plan their legacies through the sale of all or part of their businesses, depending on their goals. To learn more, visit www.theseergroupllc.com.
Harish Ramalingam joins The SEER Group as CEO to lead its next phase of growth.
