About Us

Chad Peterman believes that when you invest in your people, growth becomes inevitable. That’s the driving force behind Can’t Stop the Growth—a leadership philosophy rooted in culture, empowerment, and servant leadership.

Chad Peterman is the CEO of Peterman Brothers. Under the leadership of Chad and his brother Tyler, Peterman Brothers has grown to a company of over 500 team members across multiple locations serving residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical needs of customers in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. Peterman Brothers has earned a position on the Indy Star’s Top Workplaces List six consecutive times, the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Fast 25 in since 2019, Plumbing and Mechanical Magazine’s Residential Contractor of the Year (2019, 2024) and the Inc 5000 list since 2019. In 2021, they were also awarded the Dealer of the Year by Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems as the top Bryant dealer in the United States. Chad’s most proud of founding the Peterman Top Tech Academy in 2020, to train the next generation of residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical technicians.

In 2023, Chad was awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest Award by Ernst and Young. Chad was also named Top 40 Under 40 by ACHR News and the 2025 Indianapolis Business Journal’s 250 Most Influential Business Leaders in Indiana. In 2024, Chad took his love for the home services industry and co-founded Redbird Roofing. He has had the honor of sharing the stage with the likes of Cordia Harrington, Steve Forbes, Alan Mullaly, Ken Fisher, and Dan Kennedy to share his message about how growing your people will ultimately grow your company. Chad has authored three books, his most recent titled “The Empowerment Project: Grow Your People, Grow Your Business.” He also hosts the podcast “You Can’t Stop the Growth.”

He’s relentless about solving problems, innovating with heart, and making leadership the differentiator in the home services industry.