Tom Birchard

Tom Birchard is an experienced professional currently serving as the General Manager of MRO & Category Operations at MSC Industrial Supply Co. since January 2023. Prior roles include Head of Business Unit - MRO and Category Director - MAC at Southeastern Home Services, President & Operating Partner at the same company, and various leadership positions at Trane Technologies, including Service Operations Leader for multiple regions. Tom Birchard also held key roles at Ingersoll Rand and Thermo King, with a focus on service and product management. Educational background includes an MBA in Marketing and Finance from UMN Carlson School of Management and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Dordt University.