Tom Melcher

Tom Melcher is an experienced operations leader currently serving at Trane Technologies, focusing on air-cooled chillers for data center and high-tech markets. With a robust background, Tom has held key positions including General Manager at Precision Aerospace Corporation, where oversight of operations generated over $30M in revenue, and Global Supplier Manager at Woodward, Inc., managing supplier strategies for a $50M annual spend. Tom's earlier roles include VP of Operations at Leggett & Platt, where Tom directed three manufacturing sites, and Senior Manager of Global Supplier Management at AGCO Corporation, where Tom developed programs to enhance supplier performance. As the founder of Quality Resource Group and Summit Manufacturing & Assembly, Tom has led consulting and manufacturing initiatives, driving operational excellence and profitability across sectors. Tom holds a BSBA in Business Administration and Computer Science from Aquinas College.