The Management Team
Lynda M. Kornbleet, President & Founder
I value all of my clients and consider myself to be in partnership with them in creating an efficient living and working environment. I will use my years of experience to provide you with the most effective applications for your project. My reputation as the ‘unique insulator’ is well known due to my determination in difficult projects to assure the desired results are met. Money is not my primary driving force, but coming from my heart and using healthier more efficient products is something that truly fulfills me.
Lynda is involved in all aspects of her business focusing on special projects, commercial sales and company marketing. She has positioned Payless Insulation as one of the top women-owned contractor businesses.
Elisa D. Dias, Vice President
Educated abroad and in the US, Elisa brings her diverse background, work ethic, management and financial skills. She is hands-on and her passion for this business has proven to be key in the success of Payless Insulation.
Larry Harmon, General Manager
In 2008, he and Lynda teamed up to start a weatherization division for Payless Insulation. In conjunction with HERS and BPI “Building Science” principles, he oversees weatherization projects throughout Texas municipalities along with utility companies.
Neil M. Kornbleet, Austin Texas Manager
Neil has over 30 years in sales, customer service, and management experience that he utilizes every day to ensure our customers are treated with respect and professionalism.
Lane Martin, Commercial and Weatherization Manager
Lee Kurtas, Vice President of Operations – Houston
Quality, Integrity, and Customer Relationships was a perfect fit for Payless Insulation’s future growth.
Outside of his role at Payless Lee enjoys time with his wife Lucinda and son Reid, growing his HVAC
business, and, if there’s any time leftover, hunting, and fishing. He also plays indoor soccer.
Robert Garcia, Vice President of Production
2020. He started in the insulation business in 2003 working for his Uncle. He then started his own
insulation business in 2009 as Triple Seal Insulation. His 18 years of Sales and Management experience in the same field as Payless Insulation made him a perfect compliment to our Team.
Aside from working for Payless and still operating Triple Seal Insulation, Robert spends his free time with his wife Vanessa and son Aiden vacationing to El Salvador or in the seats at Minute Maid Park watching the Astros.
The Sales Team
Susana O’Docharty, Residential Consultant
Susana is a native fifth-generation Texan so she relocated back after 14 years. She returned to her native Texas in 1998 where she recruited for the industrial and rail sectors.
We have strong service and loyalty built into this company, the positive impact that our sustainable and green materials will make to this planet will last a lifetime. We care about people. When we can make a difference in the high cost of utilities, keep families and businesses safe from fire and prevent installation of hazardous materials, we are having a successful day.” She now takes pride in educating the consumer and end users on the difference in choosing cotton and paper products such as the ducts and insulation Payless carries. Her hope is to bring intelligence to the insulation world.
Casey Wilson, Insulation Consultant – Residential / Commercial
Tomas Pratt, Residential Consultant – Austin
Tomas also worked with a track and a custom builder and has years of project management experience. He has also participated for several years in leading trainings and teaching. He is a graduate of the University of Houston.
Noel Vargas, Sales – Houston
Outside of work, Noel enjoys cars, music, and hanging out with his family and friends.
Ana M. Machado, Fireproofing Estimator
Jeremy Chaisson, Estimator
When Jeremy’s not working he spends lots of time with family and friends doing just about anything outdoors.
The Customer Service Team
Patrice Carline, Office Administrator
Barb Urban, Front Receptionist