Ray Isaac often says that only 4% of family businesses survive past the 3rd generation. Yet when he's inducted alongside his father into the Rochester Business Hall of Fame later this year, it won't be for merely surviving. Under his leadership, Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning has grown by any measure, especially in its impact on the community. Yet you might be surprised to hear that he doesn't expect employees to be passionate about Heating and Air Conditioning. In fact, that isn't his passion either. It's merely the WHAT and the HOW to achieving his WHY of creating jobs and growth opportunities for employees, while also giving back to the community.

Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning was founded by Ray's grandfather in 1945, and has grown to become one of the nation’s largest privately held heating, ventilation and air conditioning contractors, servicing more than 35,000 clients a year. Ray is one of four brothers who make up the third generation of Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning and he currently serves as President and CEO.

Ray is also the President of the Small Business Council of Rochester and recently served as the Campaign Chair for the United Way. He holds a BS in Management/Marketing from St John Fisher College. Ray is a proud winner of the Rochester Small Business Person of the Year in 2012 and will soon be inducted along with his father in the Rochester Business Hall of Fame.