About Us

OUR STORY

A family legacy since 1996.

For more than 30 years, the Balaban family has upheld a tradition of quality—designing, manufacturing, and delivering high-performance products to customers across Canada and the United States.

At EcoFoot, our journey has been built on integrity and a customer-first mindset. From humble beginnings to becoming a trusted name in the HVAC industry, we’ve continued to raise the standard—helping customers streamline project designs and simplify installations.

Jack and Matthew Balaban

WHO WE HELP

Pre-Engineered Products

Purpose-built support solutions for the people who design, distribute, and install them.

Our Team

With more than 50 years of combined expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and HVAC installations, our team delivers more than just designs and products—we provide a partnership. We’re committed to your success, bringing knowledge, craftsmanship, and dedication to every project.

Jack Balaban

President

Jack brings over 40 years of HVAC expertise, building his career across Canada since the 1980s. His deep product knowledge and strong customer relationships have been the cornerstone of EcoFoot’s growth and reputation. Based in London, Jack enjoys life with his wife, cherishing time with his granddaughter and staying active on the golf course.

Matthew Balaban

Principal

Matthew brings more than 30 years of HVAC industry experience to his role as Principal of EcoFoot. After growing up in his family’s HVAC distribution business, he went on to found and build EcoFoot into a trusted North American provider of innovative non-penetrative support solutions.

Today, Matthew leads the company’s strategic direction, product development, and continued growth, with a focus on quality, innovation, and long-term customer relationships.

Tammy Fazekas

Operations

Tammy leads operations and personnel at EcoFoot, bringing more than 20 years of experience in human resources, accounting, and business administration to the organization. Her attention to detail, and commitment to supporting the team play an important role in maintaining the efficiency and day-to-day operations of the company.

Ben Wilker

Estimating

Ben Wilker works closely with EcoFoot’s customers , preparing accurate project estimates and helping ensure each opportunity is priced and scoped appropriately. Ben’s attention to detail and practical knowledge play an important role in providing responsive and reliable estimating support.

Ben Whiteside

Rep Manager

Ben Whiteside oversees & supports EcoFoot’s growing distribution network of HVAC equipment representatives and wholesalers across North America. He works closely with reps, engineers, distributors, and contractors to expand market opportunities, develop product specifications, and drive adoption of EcoFoot solutions.

Bob Reid

Engineering Sales

Bob has built a career spanning more than 40 years in HVAC sales. At EcoFoot, he oversees all duct and pipe designs while continuing to manage key relationships within the U.S. rep network. Based in Houston, Bob is actively involved in ASHRAE TC 2.7, enjoys traveling with his wife, Kim, and spending time with family.

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