Jason LeRoy

Director of Research & Development, Trane Technologies

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, RunTru, and OxBox. 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 both inside and outside the enterprise at large. Prior to that, he led the development of Trane’s flagship product, Trane TruComfort Variable Speed, where he was responsible for all aspects of refrigeration design, control algorithm development, system reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and meeting cost and efficiency targets. He is the holder of seven U.S. patents and has served on numerous committees with external organizations including ASHRAE and AHRI and is currently on the Industrial Advisory Board at Purdue University. Mr. LeRoy was awarded Purdue University’s Outstanding Mechanical Engineer Award in 2014. Every year, the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University recognizes alumni who have demonstrated excellence in industry, academia, governmental service, or other endeavors related to mechanical engineering. Education Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO B.S. Mechanical Engineering 1995 Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN M.S. Mechanical Engineering 1997 Indiana University, Bloomington, IN MBA 2012.