John Rocheleau

John Rocheleau has served in several different roles in the Indoor Climate Control industry, often referred to as "HVAC" since Tech School, in 1980. He started his 45-year career (as of 2025) in the filed as an oil burner service technician and systems installer at Tenney Fuels, Inc. and Ferns Energy Centers, both in Concord, New Hampshire. He also delivered Kerosene and #2 Fuel Oil at Ferns. From 1987 to 1988, John had 7 job changes as he looked for something meaningful, rewarding and worthy of career status. Finding nothing that suited him, he went in business for himself. https://protechhvac.com From 1996-1999, John invented virtually everything that connects to forced hot water circulators in residential and light commercial applications - flanges and valves - that he licensed to Taco, Inc. in 1999. These inventions have become known as "Webstone Valves" and were also produced, and/or sold by Watts, Legend Valves, Nibco and too many others to mention. John is writing a book about these inventions, the industry players involved with bringing them to market, and millions of dollars owed to John. https://maverickinventor.newhampshireconnections.com John went on to invent his own mechanical product line, digital and printed business systems. https://rite-forms.com Becoming a beekeeper in 2017, John has invented beekeeping equipment, including the most advanced beehive ever created and the only bear-proof beehive in the world. John has likely done more in beekeeping product development than anyone in modern times in the beekeeping equipment industry. https://beefortressusa.com John has also developed numerous designs of dog, cat, monkey exercise and play toys - https://doggyskeet.com John also involves himself with property management and maintenance and assisting residential and commercial building owners with myriad projects. https://go-to-guy-nh.newhampshireconnections.com John is a consultant to independent inventors and speaker on such topics.