About
From humble beginnings to industry leadership, Stephanie Woods has built her success through determination, heart, and hard work. As President of Airheads HVAC and CEO of AH Financial, she exemplifies the power of perseverance—transforming early struggles into opportunities for growth and community impact. Growing up in New Jersey in a close-knit Italian family, Stephanie learned that strength comes from resourcefulness. With no college degree or financial safety net, she forged her own career path—first in real estate, then in business ownership. Her hands-on experience gave her a practical understanding of people, finance, and leadership that would later define her entrepreneurial success. Together with her husband, Christopher Mickey, Stephanie founded Airheads HVAC, a company built on trust and service. Through long nights, teamwork, and persistence, they transformed a small operation into a respected Tampa Bay enterprise. “We built this by showing up every day—doing the right thing for our customers and our employees,” Stephanie says. That same entrepreneurial mindset inspired her to launch AH Financial, a company designed to help other business owners access the capital they need to grow. By offering creative financing solutions, she empowers entrepreneurs to overcome one of the biggest hurdles in business: funding. For Stephanie, success means more than numbers—it’s about giving back. She serves on multiple nonprofit boards and dedicates her time to causes that support children, families, and community development. “I know what it feels like to go without,” she says. “Now that I can help others, I feel a responsibility to do it.” Balancing leadership with life, Stephanie is a devoted wife, mother, and fitness enthusiast. Whether she’s spending time with her family, cooking, or traveling, she brings the same energy and discipline to her personal life that fuels her professional one. Stephanie Woods stands as proof that leadership is not inherited—it’s earned through persistence, humility, and a willingness to lift others as you climb.
