Robert Quirk moved to Sparks, NV at the age of 14 and graduated from Sparks High School in 1977.
He met his wife, Danielle Hansen, at a church activity and the two were married in 1984. Struggling to determine which career path to pursue, he decided to take a chance on a trade school. The young couple soon moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where Robert attended the Education Dynamic Institute. Like many young boys, Robert had never enjoyed or succeeded in school. At the trade school, however, he found a place where he excelled and had natural talent. He decided on a vocation in heating and air conditioning. After graduation, their first child was born and they decided to move back to Sparks, Nevada where Robert began his career in the heating and air conditioning field. By 1993 with four small children to support, he acquired his contractor’s license and left a stable job as a service technician. Robert and Danielle decided to strike out on their own. Starting with nothing more than an old, red Chevy van (and filled with useful confidence and a dream of owning their own business), Lincoln Heating & Air began. The challenges of raising a young family and starting a business were truly difficult; the office was nothing more than a kitchen table and the first bids were done on a typewriter. But with Robert’s strong work ethic and devotion to family an example of a true American success story became a reality.
The business grew each year and became successful. While life does not always allow perfect balance between work and family, Robert sees his greatest accomplishments in his six children who are proud to call him their father. “The sacrifices of the business to raise my son and daughters have been worth it. Growth of the company may have been delayed in some respects but I have no regrets as the rapid growth of my young children never slowed.” Robert’s first priority has always been as husband and father as he worked to build a successful company. “It has been my biggest challenge in life to balance work and family, but I have no regrets. Hard work pays off.” Today Robert also has seven grandchildren who call him Papa.
Robert embraces the principles of the Boy Scouts of America and became an Eagle Scout in 1977. He has devoted many years as a Scoutmaster and has enjoyed helping boys become strong, capable young men. He has led Troops 115 and 710 on many challenging excursions. More than twenty boys have recognized Robert as their primary mentor on their path to attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, including his own son. Having five daughters, Robert has led various young women groups on camping, backpacking, and canoeing adventures as well. Robert is known as a passionate individual with a tremendous sense of humor (often known to pull pranks), and is well respected and loved by the youth with whom he has the privilege of working. He is a popular teacher and gifted speaker.
Danielle Quirk is a native Nevadan and attended Washoe county schools. She graduated from Sparks High School in 1981. She and Robert have been married 35 years, are the parents of six children, and are thrilled to have seven grandchildren. Danielle spends most of her time as a devoted mother constantly involved in the activities of her children, running the family business, and is heavily vested in church and youth programs. She has led a youth sports program and is a Director and committee member for Bucks Lake Girls Camp and various other organizations. Danielle is passionate about life and her family, and, being highly patriotic, participates in civic and political affairs.
As co-owners of Lincoln Heating & Air, Danielle and Robert have shared the company responsibilities. Danielle has been a full business partner with her husband from the start. Robert holds the contractor’s license and has the technical expertise which allows him to oversee the sales, service, and installation departments. Danielle is responsible for all office staff and office procedures. She produces our well-known radio ads with help from Robert. Together they try to balance the responsibilities of owning a small business with the demands of raising a family.
Danielle enjoys being active and, if she ever has a spare moment, would love to be walking her dogs, riding a horse, or riding a trail bike in the beautiful Nevada desert. Her favorite vacation is enjoying Lake Tahoe with her family. Danielle and Robert reside in Spanish Springs, NV.