# Harry Carpenter

> Harry Carpenter is the Philadelphia-based chief executive of Northwinds Services Group, appointed in September 2022. His earlier career included more than 25 years at Aramark, leadership of its Business & Industry sector, presidency of BrightView’s Landscape Maintenance Division, and a 2017 appointment to the Merit Service Solutions board. At Northwinds he leads a multi-state HVAC and plumbing network built around local brands, shared operating support, and employee development.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Northwinds Services Group
- **Organizations:** Northwinds Services Group, Aramark, BrightView Corporation, Merit Service Solutions / Exterior Maintenance Resources, Inc.
- **Education:** BBA, Temple University, MBA, Saint Joseph’s University
- **Known for:** Held senior finance and operating leadership positions during more than 25 years at Aramark., Selected to lead Northwinds Services Group in September 2022., Led Northwinds during acquisitions including Cornetta Bros in 2024, Suburban Services Group in 2025, and White Heating and Air Dynamics in 2026.

## Career timeline

- **2011-2015** — President and Chief Operating Officer of Aramark’s Business & Industry sector; earlier roles included senior financial leadership.
- **2013** — Participated in Temple University’s Executive in Residence series on March 22.
- **Before October 2017** — President of BrightView Corporation’s Landscape Maintenance Division.
- **2017** — Appointed to the Merit Service Solutions board on October 2.
- **2022** — Appointed CEO of Northwinds Services Group in September.
- **2023** — Led Northwinds when Isaac Holdings adopted the Northwinds Services Group identity.

## Achievements

- Held senior finance and operating leadership positions during more than 25 years at Aramark.
- Selected to lead Northwinds Services Group in September 2022.
- Led Northwinds during acquisitions including Cornetta Bros in 2024, Suburban Services Group in 2025, and White Heating and Air Dynamics in 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Northwinds announced the addition of Air Dynamics on September 1; Carpenter discussed expanding its Chicagoland presence.
- **2026-04** — Northwinds announced the acquisition of White Heating on April 29, extending its Western Pennsylvania presence.
- **2026-01** — Northwinds announced the acquisition of Phoenix Mechanical on January 28, adding operations in Westchester and Putnam Counties, New York.

## Links

- Website: https://northwindsservices.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-carpenter-57aa153b

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Last updated: 2026-10-08