GMR field technicians reviewing plans on site
Leadership

Experienced leadership. Accountable execution.

GMR’s leadership approach combines field experience, responsive communication, and a commitment to delivering reliable results from planning through project completion.

01Founder & Owner

Leading from the front

Lawrence Norton

Founder & Owner

Founder and owner of GMR Heating & Air, a veteran-led commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical contractor based in Carrollton, Texas.

Lawrence Norton founded GMR Heating & Air to bring a disciplined, service-first standard to commercial mechanical contracting. A veteran, he leads the company’s operations across commercial, industrial, and government work — staying personally involved in scope development, quality expectations, and client relationships. Under his leadership, GMR operates as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business supporting facilities across Texas, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, and North Dakota.

Do the work you would want done in your own building.

03Leadership philosophy

Leadership from the field, not from a distance.

Our leadership approach comes out of military service and years in the trade: set the standard clearly, give the crew what they need to meet it, and take responsibility when something falls short. Clients get direct access to decision-makers — not a chain of handoffs.

Supporting trust

Credentials behind the leadership

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Work with leadership that stays involved.