Brynn Cooksey

Brynn Cooksey

Contributor|Energy

Brynn Cooksey Sr., affectionately known as the "Air Doctor," is a Detroit native and the Owner of Air Doctors Heating and Cooling and HVAC U. Brynn earned that nickname for his renowned engineering solutions in the HVACR and electrical industries. After spending 15 years in the

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