June 2, 2025 – North Texas – Esler Companies is proud to announce Mike Ortelle as the new General Manager of Renewal by Andersen of North Texas, following the retirement of Steven Johnston. The company thanks Steven for his steady leadership and the care he brought to the team over the past five years.
Ortelle brings a unique and wide-ranging background to the role, shaped by early success in tech and later by a hands-on entrepreneurial journey. He spent nearly a decade with AT&T, where he helped launch the first iPhone and managed retail relationships with Apple, Target, and Best Buy. In 2013, he pivoted toward hospitality, opening a sourdough bakery and consulting on restaurant launches across the country.
He joined Esler Companies in 2018 as a Project Consultant in Colorado, where he quickly rose through the ranks. Ortelle played a central role in launching the Central Texas market and most recently served as Vice President of Sales for Central and North Texas.
Jon Erickson, COO of Esler Companies, shared, “Mike brings heart, focus, and a people-first mindset to everything he does. He’s committed to building strong teams, and we’re excited for the future of the North Texas business under his leadership.”
Ortelle is known for leading with energy, empathy, and a never-quit mindset. “I’ve been fortunate to work with incredible teammates at every step of this journey,” he said. “I believe that when you create an exceptional teammate experience, everything else follows: the culture, the growth, the customer impact. That’s the kind of environment I want to build.”
Mike lives in McKinney, Texas with his wife Tanya and their three children: Stella, Mario, and Giselle. Learn more about Mike Ortelle and Esler Companies’ Senior Leadership Team here.
About Esler Companies
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The Esler Companies is the holding company for a fleet of the top Renewal by Andersen (RbA) “affiliates” in Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, North Texas, Central Texas, Greater Philadelphia, Southern New England and Portland, Maine, with sales and marketing engines in Northborough, Massachusetts & Austin, Texas.
Renewal by Andersen is the full-service window-replacement division of 115- year-old Andersen Corporation, the owner of the most trusted family of window brands in America. RbA was founded with a mission to redefine the industry and to offer a different—and better—window-replacement experience. Renewal by Andersen has seven company-owned locations, and over 100 independently owned “affiliates” across the United States.
