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Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Founded in 1998, Samsung HVAC imported and distributed Samsung products for the HVAC market in the USA & Canada. In 2014, Samsung Electronics acquired Samsung HVAC as a wholly owned subsidiary. Samsung HVAC is chartered to build a network of Samsung partnered Spec-in sales representatives and Distributors to specify, design, train, stock and sell, and support Samsung HVAC products. Samsung HVAC leads the market with efficiency leading DVM S VRF products to market leading controls and distinguish ourselves in the HVAC market.

Successful executive leader in the North American and overseas HVAC/R industry. Strategic leader driven by integrity, relationships, transparent people management, passion, reputation, goal-driven and broad experience to bring success to start-up environments, new technology introductions and deliver desired sales growth and profitability for multi-national companies. Introduced Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) and inverter technology to the US market. Managed sales, distribution development, product development, M&A strategy and full P&L accountability for North America. Developed sales and business strategies to accommodate a rapidly expanding companies, while successfully leading growing teams in all areas of the organization. Worked with industry associations such as AHRI (1230 committee), HARDI, ASHRAE and MCAA to help further advance VRF and inverter technology. In 2011, co-founded NTS LLC, a consulting firm focused on providing strategic solutions and support to innovative companies.