We're Building People

At Advanced Sheetmetal and Mechanical, we believe building great people leads to great projects.

By investing in our team, we deliver precision, quality, and partnership on every job — from fieldwork to final closeout.

Our values guide our actions and shape our culture.

Do the Right Thing

Act with honesty, transparency, and accountability in every situation. Always prioritize integrity, and if something doesn’t align with our values, stop, address it, and make it right.

Accountability

Everyone is responsible for our performance. Ensure success by holding yourself and others accountable in safety, quality, schedule, and budget. If something doesn’t meet our standards, speak up and take action. Protecting our team and delivering excellence are non-negotiable.

Synergy

Combine strengths and talents to achieve shared goals and deliver results greater than the sum of individual efforts. Trust, communicate, and support one another to drive success.

Innovation

Think outside the box to solve problems and adapt to challenges. Embrace creativity, challenge the status quo, and seek new ways to improve and deliver value.

Growth

Embrace growth at every level—personal, professional, and organizational. With our company in growth mode, seize opportunities to learn, innovate, and lead the way forward. Empower yourself and others to build a stronger future together.

Built to Solve, Trained to Adapt

At Advanced Sheetmetal and Mechanical, we believe the best solutions come from people who understand the whole system — not just one piece of it. That’s why we cross-train our team across trades and disciplines, from sheetmetal to plumbing to mechanical controls. When our people walk onto a jobsite, they’re not just doing what’s on the drawing — they’re spotting potential issues, coordinating across trades, and keeping your project on track without needing multiple site visits or extra handoffs.

We don’t just train technicians — we train thinkers, planners, and partners in your success.

Our Mission

Our mission is to forge enduring partnerships with customers through the delivery of turnkey solutions that leverage our expertise in design support, fabrication, installation, and maintenance. As a small yet dynamic business, we pride ourselves on our ability to think outside the box and provide custom solutions tailored to our customers’ unique needs, ensuring their complete comfort, satisfaction, and success.

Company Leadership

Joey Cohn, CEO

A Georgia Institute of Technology graduate with a background in project management and technical fieldwork. Joey is an expert in biosafety labs and cleanrooms, with hands-on experience in complex mechanical systems. As owner and CEO, he leads the company’s vision, growth, and standards — while staying close to the work, whether detailing in AutoCAD or welding stainless in the shop.

Jim Barry, COO

Jim brings over 30 years of experience in the mechanical industry, with deep expertise in HVAC systems, plumbing, piping, sheetmetal, and fire protection. Known for his technical insight and field experience, Jim supports clients and internal teams by guiding complex projects to meet performance goals, code requirements, and long-term reliability standards.

Rusty Schulten, CSO

A West Point graduate and NYU MBA, Rusty holds both PMP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certifications. With over 20 years of experience in operations leadership and project management, he brings a systems-level view to company strategy and execution. Rusty focuses on building strong teams, streamlining processes, and driving long-term growth — both for the business and for the people in it.

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Client Testimonials

"Advanced has skilled pipe fitters who do TIG welding with hardly any fumes. They’re responsive to work order requests and always check to ensure jobs meet our satisfaction. Advanced goes above and beyond, implementing ideas seamlessly and keeping vendors on track. They’re an invaluable asset to CBRE and Travelers."
Bill Longo
Chief Operating Engineer

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