Hiller Announces Partnership with the University of Alabama

Posted October 2, 2024

Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (Hiller), the region’s premier provider of residential and commercial service and repair, is proud to announce a five-year partnership with the University of Alabama (Alabama)’s Athletic Department and Crimson Tide Sports Marketing. As part of the sponsorship, Hiller was named the “Official Plumbing and HVAC Provider of the Crimson Tide^®”.

The University of Alabama is one of the most established public institutions across the Southeast. In addition to its exceptional academic and research offerings, the Crimson Tide’s sports programs are deeply ingrained in the history and traditions of families across the state. With over 28 NCAA Division I National Championships across Football, Golf, Gymnastics, and Softball, and countless Southeastern Conference titles, the Crimson Tide is universally recognized as one of the biggest powerhouses among collegiate athletic programs.

Since opening its Huntsville branch in 2015, Hiller has earned a reputation among Alabama homeowners for outstanding customer experiences. As a direct result of this success, Hiller launched its second Alabama location in Birmingham earlier this year. As Hiller’s presence across the state continues to expand, a partnership of this magnitude offers a great avenue to participate in and support the areas that are sustaining the business’s growth.

“We are very excited to partner with the University of Alabama’s Athletic Department”, remarked Jimmy Hiller, Founder and Chief Executive Officer. “At Hiller, we always strive to be active participants and supporters of the communities we serve. We have been invested in serving homeowners across Alabama for many years now”, he continued, “And could not be more excited to partner with an organization that creates so many opportunities for so many across the state.”

For Alabama’s Athletic Department, partnerships with sponsors like Hiller reflect similar sentiment. “Businesses that actively serve families in our area are ideal partners for us. We are so excited to welcome Hiller as a partner”, remarked Jim Carabin, Vice President & General Manager of Crimson Tide Sports Marketing. “Developing exciting experiences for fans and supporting the athletic endeavors of our athletes are both so important to us. Long- term partnerships with organizations like this”, he continued, “Are one of the ways that we achieve those goals”.

Launched in 1990 with a single employee and just $500, Hiller has grown exponentially across the past three decades. Today, Hiller includes over 800 associates and 600 trucks across 17 locations and has responded to over 1.7M service calls across 7 states.

Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, provides residential and commercial service and repair throughout Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, Northeastern Mississippi, Southeastern Arkansas, Northern Alabama, Northern Georgia, and Northwest Florida. As the homeowner’s premier provider of choice with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, Hiller is Tennessee’s largest residential and commercial plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical services provider. Hiller, a 12-time honoree to the Inc. 5000 List, employs more than 800 associates, boasts a fleet of 600 “Happy Face” trucks across 17 locations, and has responded to over 1.7 million service calls in 7 states. For more information about Hiller, visit http://www.happyhiller.com or e-mail [email protected].

The University of Alabama was founded in 1831 as the state’s flagship university. Their mission of teaching, research, and service impacts all the citizens of the state. With record enrollment this year, students who study at Alabama gain competencies and skills that better prepare them for the jobs and workplaces that drive our economies. The research conducted here contributes to nearly 1,200 grant and contract applications totaling over $688 million, and Alabama’s athletic department continues to be one of the biggest powerhouses in collegiate sports.