Cuinn Hamm was born and raised in the Bay Area. He grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains and went to Los Gatos High School. He spent many years building houses with his Uncle Bob, and his Dad. He realized that he wanted to specialize in one area of the construction trade and went to school at Sequoia Institute for heating and air conditioning and achieved a two year degree in applied science. He then went through a five year apprenticeship with Local 104 Sheet Metal Workers and became a Journeyman. There he achieved another degree in Applied Science and achieved a certification in air and water balance. Cuinn wanted to start his own business. He realized he was good with people and was confident in the HVAC trade. He then started American HVAC Inc.