History and Legacy

Our founder, Gerald L. Ware Sr., had more than 30 years of experience in the HVAC industry when he launched Five Star Mechanical with his family in 1999. The Ware family established Five Star Mechanical with the vision of creating a company that consistently and reliably serves its customers and supports its employees, their families, and the surrounding community. 

This site is dedicated in loving memory to our founder and father, Gerald L. Ware Sr. (1942—2001). 

The five stars in our logo represent excellence, honesty, knowledge, fairness, and pride. They also represent the five core members of the Ware family: Gerald Sr., Jeanne, Gerald Jr. (“Bud”), John, and Angela.

Gerald Sr. was a man of integrity and touched many lives. After his untimely death in November 2001, his surviving family members committed to honoring his legacy by continuing to provide superior service to all of our customers. The Ware family continues to honor our dad’s legacy by working together to make Five Star Mechanical the best commercial HVAC company in the Puget Sound area.