Jason Leroy

About Jason Leroy

Jason LeRoy is the Director of Research and Development for the Residential HVAC & Supply business at Trane Technologies which cover the strategic brands of Trane, American Standard, Ameristar and Nexia. Mr. LeRoy’s organization is focused on the development of improved HVAC components, system technologies, and the evaluation and development of alternative, not-in-kind, technologies. Prior to that, he led the development of Trane’s flagship product, Trane TruComfort Variable Speed. He is the holder of six U.S. patents and has served as the chairman of ASHRAE’s technical committees 8.11 – Unitary and Room Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps and 1.1 – Thermodynamics and Psychrometrics. Mr. LeRoy was awarded Purdue University’s Outstanding Mechanical Engineer Award in 2014. Every year, the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University recognizes 4-6 alumni who have demonstrated excellence in industry, academia, governmental service, or other endeavors related to mechanical engineering.

Experience

1. Director - Advanced Technology

   Trane Technologies

   Feb 2020 — Present

   Leads the R&D organization for the Residential HVAC and Supply business for Trane Technologies. Focus is on the development of new system and component technologies, digital controls, analytical techniques, and system simulation tools. Also active in the guidance and participation in university research labs at various organizations.

Education

• Indiana University Bloomington

  MBA

  2009 — 2012

• Colorado State University

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  1991 — 1995

• Purdue University

  Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  1995 — 1997