This Month's Topic: Controls and A2L Refrigerants 

Cocktail & Networking Hour from 5:00pm - 6:00PM 

Dinner & Technical Presentation Starting at 6:00PM 

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   Victoria DeSpirito               Michael Dunham

Presenter Bio:

Tori DeSpirito: Tori DeSpirito is a graduate of the University of Delaware, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. During her undergraduate studies, Tori gained valuable experience conducting energy audits, which involved analyzing energy consumption and identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements. This early exposure to energy management laid the groundwork for her future career, blending technical expertise with a focus on sustainability.

Upon graduating, Tori embarked on a professional journey with Ernst & Young (EY). Over the course of five years, she served as a Cost Segregation Engineer within the National Tax department. In this capacity, Tori specialized in the intricate analysis and reclassification of property assets to optimize tax benefits for clients. Her work at EY was deeply rooted in the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), particularly Sections 48, 168, and 263A. Tori's expertise in these areas enabled her to provide invaluable insights and strategies to clients, ensuring compliance while maximizing tax savings. She was instrumental in helping clients qualify for energy credits under Section 48, accelerate depreciation schedules under Section 168, and accurately capitalize costs under Section 263A.

For the past year and a half, Tori has been serving as a Controls Account Manager at Trane. In this role, she leverages her engineering background and analytical skills to manage and optimize control systems for clients, ensuring efficient and effective HVAC solutions. Her responsibilities include overseeing project implementations, maintaining client relationships, and providing technical support to ensure customer satisfaction.

As she continues to advance in her career, Tori remains dedicated to leveraging her expertise to drive value and innovation in her field.

Michael Dunham: Michael Dunham is a dedicated professional with a strong background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in the HVAC industry. He graduated from Penn State University in 2018, earning a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Following graduation, Michael began his career at Trane, where he initially worked as a Controls Estimator. In this role, he honed his skills in project estimation, specializing in HVAC control systems, contributing to the successful planning and execution of numerous projects.

After a few years, Michael transitioned to the position of Applications Engineer at Trane. In this capacity, he applied his industry expertise to develop and implement innovative HVAC solutions tailored to meet client needs. Today, Michael serves as an Account Manager at Trane, where he leverages his technical knowledge and industry experience to build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction and driving business growth.