Achieving the Benefits of ASHRAE® Guideline 36 in Rooftop Systems

Melissa Schumann, Large Commercial Rooftop Portfolio Leader - Trane Commercial

In her current role, Melissa is responsible for new product development, portfolio strategy, lifecycle management and financial performance for Rooftops in the 20-150 ton range. Her prior roles in Trane^® include Controls Sales Support Leader, Tracer^® Concierge Product Manager, and Light Commercial Control Contractor Program Leader; she has worked on a variety of projects that include decarbonization strategy, STEM education initiatives, development of the Tracer BAS Operator Suite mobile app, smoke control listings and technician tools.

Prior to joining Trane in 2011, Melissa spent time in instrumentation products in the industrial automation industry, and also worked as an analyst in the energy industry.

Tony Bruno, Applied and Sourced Solutions Manager - Trane Commercial

In his current role, Tony is responsible for developing and standardizing solutions for system integration and high-performance HVAC system optimization. He is active in several industry organizations including ASHRAE®, where he has served as a voting member of Guideline 36, Guideline 22, and Standard 231P.

Tony began his career with Trane in 2000 attending the Graduate Training Program and later holding various roles including Applications Engineer. In between his roles at Trane, Tony worked as a Sales Engineer and Service Manager for a Controls Contractor.