Curtis Polston

Curtis Polston is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the manufacturing and HVAC industries. Currently serving as a Senior PMO Change Agent and Industry 4.0 | Digital Factory Leader for Trane Technologies, Curtis leads a $7.5 billion Strategic Business Unit across North and Latin America, overseeing 19,000 employees in more than 15 factories. As COO & CMO at BennitAI, Curtis addresses the skills gap faced by small to medium-sized manufacturing companies. Additionally, Curtis contributes to IoTco, LLC as an advisory board member, offering insights on Future Factory and Industry 4.0 initiatives. Previously, Curtis held multiple roles at Trane and JENSEN-GROUP, ranging from engineering to program management, and possesses a Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Management and an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Integrated Manufacturing.