Meet the Bluestem Team
Bluestem Heating & Cooling serves the Lawrence, KS area with a focus on trust and care. From your first call through the completion of your service, we’re here to keep your home comfortable.
Jason Fisher
Owner | Director of Operations & Technical Services
Jason is the foundation under Bluestem Heating & Cooling, involved in every part of the business. He’s hands-on, down to earth, and always willing to step in where he’s needed. Whether the work is in the field or behind the scenes, he believes in showing up fully and never cutting corners.
Outside of work, Jason enjoys spending time with his family, working on home improvement projects, and gardening. He’s always putting in the extra hours to ensure Bluestem stays reliable, rooted, and ready to serve the homes that depend on it.
Rebecca McAnulla
Owner | Director of Strategy & Creative Communications
Rebecca shapes Bluestem’s visual identity and communications. She oversees communication and operations, including managing the website and social media, creating customer gifts, and embroidering uniforms to ensure everything is clear, consistent, and thoughtfully done.
Outside of work, she enjoys time with her family, watercolor painting, and music, and all things creative. She’s rarely far from her dogs, and Bluestem’s mascot, inspired by the family dog Milo, reflects the company’s aim to be every home’s best friend.
Jerry Ward
HVAC Service Technician
Jerry is easy to get along with and brings a steady, practical approach to every service call. He enjoys working with his hands, figuring out how things work, and is always open to learning across all areas of HVAC. Known for his strong problem-solving skills, he’s often the one tinkering with a challenge until it’s solved, even if that means helping answer the occasional office technical question.
Outside of work, Jerry enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer with his kids, and grilling the perfect steak. He believes in leaving everything in better condition than it was found.
Debbie Knudsen
Office Manager
Debbie takes pride in providing strong customer service and helping people feel heard and taken care of. Whether she’s answering questions, coordinating schedules, or supporting the team behind the scenes, she approaches each day with patience, kindness, and a genuine desire to help.
Outside of work, Debbie enjoys staying active playing pickleball with her husband. Her calm presence and steady approach help make each day run a little easier for everyone around her.
Joey Downing
HVAC Technician Assistant
Joey plays an important role supporting both installation and service work at Bluestem. He brings focus, reliability, and a strong work ethic to every job, helping ensure projects run smoothly from start to finish.
Outside of work, Joey enjoys working on cars and engines and is always curious about how things operate. His eagerness to learn and positive attitude make him a valued part of the field team.
Baloo
Shop Dog
Baloo is the Bluestem shop dog and keeps the office company during the day. Whether at work or at home with Debbie, you’ll usually find him curled up in his fuzzy bed.