Horsetooth Heating, Air & Plumbing, Healing Warriors Program, Rheem Manufacturing Company, and Foothills Electric unite to support veteran Technical Sergeant Nathan C. Wagner.
A coalition of Northern Colorado partners is coming together this month to provide a donated, fully installed heating and cooling system for U.S. Air Force veteran Technical Sergeant Nathan C. Wagner. Installation is scheduled for late September 2025.
Nathan Wagner served more than a decade in the Air Force and Air National Guard, including multiple overseas deployments. After retiring, Nathan was diagnosed with ALS and is now disabled. Despite these challenges, he continues to support his community, neighbors, and family with resilience and strength.
This project is a collaboration between:
• Horsetooth Heating, Air & Plumbing – leading the project and providing installation services.
• Healing Warriors Program – facilitating the initiative, connecting partners with Nathan and his family, and ensuring Nathan and his family are connected with free non-narcotic treatments.
• Rheem Manufacturing Company – donating the furnace and condenser equipment.
• Foothills Electric – donating electrical expertise and support.
Together, these organizations are ensuring Nathan’s home receives a safe, reliable, and energy-efficient Rheem HVAC system—at no cost to his family.
“This initiative demonstrates how partnerships across nonprofits, local businesses, and manufacturers can unite to support those who have served our country,” said Brooke Kjar, Marketing and Community Outreach Coordinator at Healing Warriors Program. “Our mission is to improve the wellness of veterans and their families through non-narcotic care, and this project is a powerful example of that mission in action.”
“At Rheem, we are proud to stand alongside America’s heroes—not only through this donation, but in the very fabric of our company, where many of our own leaders and team members are veterans. Through our Heart of Comfort program, we are given the opportunity to serve our people and our communities in meaningful ways, and this project holds deep significance for us. Our equipment is engineered for life—before, during, and after a veteran’s service—and we are honored to provide comfort, reliability, and lasting performance to this family.” – Kyle Druding, Sr. HR Programs & Projects Manager
“As a veteran-owned business, this project is personal to us,” said Kyle Littleton, Owner & Operations Manager at Horsetooth Heating, Air & Plumbing. “Supporting Nathan and his family is an honor, and it shows how powerful our community can be when we come together. Every veteran deserves comfort and safety at home—and we’re proud to play a role in making that happen.”
“When we heard about this project, we didn’t hesitate to get involved,” said Duncan Messinger, President of Foothills Electric. “Donating our expertise is the least we can do to give back to someone who has given so much. This installation is about more than wiring and equipment—it’s about showing gratitude and standing with our veterans.”
Community members are encouraged to follow updates and stories from the installation week on the participating organizations’ social media channels and websites.
About Horsetooth Heating, Air & Plumbing
Horsetooth Heating, Air & Plumbing is a veteran-owned, locally operated HVAC and plumbing company serving Northern Colorado since 2017. The company is dedicated to customer service, employee success, and giving back to the community. To learn more, visit www.horsetoothheatingandair.com
About Healing Warriors Program
Healing Warriors Program provides support, advocacy, and non-narcotic care resources for U.S. military veterans and their families, focusing on closing gaps in traditional healthcare systems. To learn more, visit www.HealingWarriorsProgram.org
About Rheem®
Founded in 1925, Rheem Manufacturing is a global leader committed to delivering innovative products that save energy and support a more sustainable future for heating, cooling, water heating, pool & spa heating and commercial refrigeration products and solutions. Rheem is America’s #1 water-heating brand with products available in more than 80 countries. Paloma Co., Ltd. of Nagoya, Japan, acquired the iconic Rheem brand in 1988, and today the company’s portfolio of premium brands include Rheem®, Ruud®, Friedrich®, Raypak®, Nordyne®, Sure Comfort®, WeatherKing®, Eemax®, Richmond®, IBC™, Intergas®, Splendid®, Solahart®, EverHot®, and MHG™, as well as commercial refrigeration brands Russell®, Witt®, ColdZone® and Kramer®, which are part of the Heat Transfer Products Group (HTPG®) division.
About Foothills Electric
Foothills Electric delivers professional residential and commercial electrical services across Northern Colorado, ensuring safe, efficient, and dependable installations. To learn more, call (970) 567-2595 or email [email protected].