“The HVAC industry lost a true hero and friend, when we lost Chuck Applebee,” said Mike Smith, Senior Manager - Marketing Communications, Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), and fellow mentee of Chuck Applebee.
Charles (Chuck) F. Applebee
Charles (Chuck) F. Applebee, Jr., 1945-2021, worked for METUS for more than 21 years, as a Product Manager for the energy recovery ventilators (ERVs), the split-ductless product line and other accessories.
Chuck Applebee, 76, of Gainesville, Georgia, peacefully passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Joan W. Applebee, children, stepchildren and 12 grandchildren.
HVAC industry veteran
After attending the University of West Georgia and Georgia State University, Chuck Applebee joined his father at Applebee-Church Inc. and was later President of Sun Manufacturing, before beginning his career at Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US (METUS), a globally renowned supplier of ductless and ducted mini-split and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat pumps, and air conditioning systems.
“Chuck gave us his best while working at Mitsubishi Electric. He loved working for this company and was always willing to share his extensive knowledge with others,” said Mark Kuntz, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US, adding “We will miss him dearly.”
