Tom Edwards is currently President of TRE Consulting, Board member of United Enertech, TCF Board Member, Board Member of Empower Trading, and advisor to HVAC distribution companies. TRE Consulting provides executive coaching and deliverable results of disciplined procedures in production, pricing, product marketing, development and distribution. Tom Edwards is former VP and GM of Johnson Controls Global Air Systems. Johnson Controls Global Air Systems included York Air Handling, ASC, Ruskin, PennBarry, Koch Filters, Enviro-Tec and Hart & Cooley. Tom's experience includes extensive JIT/lean utilization, overseas JV establishment and development, acquisitional analysis and synergy execution, customer development, customer-focused information technology tools, supplier development, building code and standards initiatives, and optimized overall operational restructuring for maximizing returns. Extensive experience in CEO, COO and Board of Director roles - including current active member and a Past-President of the Air Movement and Control Association, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and leader of several committees, active member of ASHRAE, and AHRI. A U.S. patent holder, a frequent guest speaker, and an active author of many trade journal articles. 40 years of operational management experience includes proactive product management, developing international operations, distribution development, and aftermarket parts and service organizations. With experience in publicly traded companies, privately-held and PE ownership, and board of director roles, Tom has achieved excellent results thoughout his career by using a combination of fundamental product market/segment driver analysis, motivational methods, financial discipline, operational acumen, and perceptive reasoning skills.Tom holds an MBA degree from Penn State University and a Bachelor degree in both Materials and Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukeehttp://www.hvacrbusiness.com/twenty-questions-tanker-edwards-ruskin.html