Meet the Team

President / CEO

Richard Rawal

From the age of 14, Richard learned the HVAC business in the family contracting firm. He attended engineering school and invested years in design-build contracting and service support along with his father, Davis.

They started Rawal Devices in 1993 following successful patent of the APR Control. For over twenty years Richard has built the APR Control distribution process and created relationships with major OEMs, contractors and engineers across the country.

Rawal Devices customers have always been his focus, and the APR Control has proven its effectiveness in delivering leading-edge control performance for building technologies.

Vice President

Jonathan Lusk

Jonathan Lusk is back at Rawal Devices! He has rejoined as Vice President, bringing valuable HVAC experience, technical insight, and sales leadership to the team.

Jon first joined Rawal Devices in 2017 as a Sales Engineer, spending five years working closely with customers and developing a deep understanding of APR Control applications and HVAC system challenges. He went on to serve as a Key Account Manager at Carrier and later as Senior Manager of Business Development at Gradient Comfort.

Jon holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Villanova University and an MBA from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst.

In his new role, Jon is excited to lead Rawal Devices' sales and marketing efforts, build stronger industry relationships, and help take Rawal Devices into its next chapter of growth.

Senior Technical Engineer

Jason Santos

Jason started in the HVAC industry at the age of 13, going on service calls with his father. After graduating from technical college he worked in the field for more than 30 years as a Service Technician, Service Manager and in start-up commissioning. Jason's experience ranges from a limited tenure in the residential field to vast experience in the bio-medical field with an expertise in all aspects of DX equipment including chillers, VAV, VVT, Make-Up Air, and more. Towards his last days in the field, he was performing HVAC Forensic Analysis for large commercial/industrial spaces. He was instrumental in resolving issues from design issues to systemic automated control issues, as well as fundamental mechanical flaws. Jason joined Rawal Devices in 2017 as Senior Technical Engineer.

Since joining the team, Jason has provided a wide range of training to both employees and service customers, took the lead on various research and development projects, and has been a fundamental component of the APR‑E project in both development and application. Jason has been published in the RSES Journal – check it out here!

Sales Manager

David Larocque

After receiving his degree in Mechanical Engineering, David spent a few years working at Cambridgeport Air Systems, designing rooftop curbs and economizers. Looking to transition into more of a sales role, David joined Rawal Devices in 2018 as a Sales Engineer.

As a quick learner and with a personable manner, David serves to educate customers and grow our industry reach, building upon his existing strong relationships.

Marketing Director

Matt Chesson

Matt joined the Rawal Devices team in 2016 as a Customer Service Representative while completing a degree in Marketing & Communication from Bridgewater State University. This role provided a foundation of immense HVAC knowledge, learned by listening to and collaborating with the technical team and customers. This experience later led to a marketing-focused role, where Matt began creating technical PowerPoints and sales sheets to support the sales team and coordinating key industry trade shows. Having become an integral member throughout company turnovers, he worked his way up to Marketing Director, where he now manages the company's website, social media presence, content creation, and email newsletters. Matt continues to build on his marketing skills to find innovative new ways to grow the Rawal Devices brand!

Production Manager

Sean Morrison

Sean Morrison has been a key member of the Rawal Devices team since 2012, progressing from shop assistant to his current role as Production Manager. With years of hands-on experience producing APR Controls, Sean is deeply committed to delivering top-quality products. He oversees daily warehouse operations, collaborates with office personnel, provides logistical support and customer assistance when needed. Sean's expertise extends to product development, working closely with engineers and the sales team to meet evolving customer needs. His passion for finding solutions and his unwavering dedication to teamwork make him a driving force behind Rawal Devices' continued success. Sean is eager to grow his contributions at Rawal Devices and embrace new challenges in the years to come.

Operations Manager

Ben Lennon

Since joining Rawal Devices in 2017, Ben Lennon has become a key part of the company's daily operations and continued growth.

As Operations Manager, Ben wears many hats, from managing orders, accounting, HR support, to the technical systems behind Rawal Devices' sales and marketing efforts. His work helps streamline internal processes, improve efficiency, and keep the team moving in the right direction.

Ben holds a degree in Economics and Finance from Villanova University and continues to help Rawal Devices grow by finding smarter, more efficient ways to operate and serve its customers.