Phillip Farist

Phillip Farist is a seasoned financial professional with expertise in corporate financial planning and analysis, currently serving as a Senior Financial Analyst at Trane Technologies since July 2023, focusing on enterprise commodity guidance and integrated supply chain operational performance reporting. Prior experience includes roles as Assistant Controller at Waste Connections and Wastequip, as well as participation in a foundational Financial Leadership Development Program that encompassed various rotations in cost accounting, corporate accounting, and commercial finance. Early career experiences include internships at David P. Baldwin, CPA PLLC, Wells Fargo, and The Buckle, Inc., complemented by leadership roles at Lenoir-Rhyne University, where substantial contributions to the university's endowment portfolio were achieved. Phillip holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting and Finance from Lenoir-Rhyne University.