Francesca is a recent graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a strong academic foundation in forensic science, where she developed robust skills in technical documentation, analytical methodologies, and scientific instrumentation. Francesca is now beginning her professional journey as a Lab Engineer at Thermal Works, where she will apply her scientific rigor and technical expertise to support innovation. Her background in forensic analysis uniquely positions her to approach challenges with a meticulous and investigative mindset. Francesca is passionate about advancing technologies and contributing to solutions that prioritize efficiency and sustainability.

Ben brings more than 17 years of construction leadership experience across mission-critical infrastructure, with particular expertise in data center delivery and MEP/LV systems. His background includes leading data center project teams, driving quality and process improvement initiatives, and delivering major infrastructure projects including US Bank Stadium. As a licensed Professional Engineer with an MBA, Ben specializes in systematic construction delivery and operational excellence for complex technical environments. Ben also authors the professional blog Deconstrategy, where he writes about design and construction operations strategy. Outside of work, he's an avid mountain biker, musician, writer and reader who enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids.

Chris is a senior HVAC executive with 28 years of experience delivering reliable, large-scale industrial climate solutions. He holds an unrestricted warm air license and brings deep technical expertise in air-cooled chillers, centrifugal chillers, and complex hydronic systems supporting mission-critical operations. Throughout his career, he has successfully led large, multidisciplinary teams of more than 60 professionals, overseeing technical, operational, and field functions. His leadership is centered on operational excellence, workforce development, safety compliance, and long-term system reliability. Chris is recognized for building high-performing teams, strengthening accountability, and improving system performance in demanding environments. Known for aligning technical strategy with business objectives, he consistently reduces risk, controls lifecycle costs, and delivers sustainable results through a balance of hands-on credibility and executive oversight.

Ted has more than 20 years of leadership experience in technical operations and field service delivery. He has consistently driven profitability and operational excellence by scaling high performing teams, managing large P&Ls, and implementing data driven strategies that enhance customer loyalty and efficiency. He has previously directed service operations across broad geographic areas, streamlined installation cycles, and introduced digital tools that transformed customer engagement and profitability. Recognized for his approachable, people first leadership style, Ted excels at building trust, fostering collaboration, and inspiring performance across large, complex global organizations.

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Hannah leads the Program Operations for Europe, delivering end-to-end thermal energy solutions with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and impact. She manages cross-functional teams and stakeholders to meet environmental and regulatory goals. With a background in program management and technical operations, she drives continuous improvement, workflow optimization, and KPI tracking. Passionate about clean energy and decarbonization, Hannah applies data-driven strategies and hands-on leadership to deliver sustainable, cost-effective thermal energy initiatives.

Stephen is a mechanical engineer with six years of experience spanning HVAC, R&D, and sustainable manufacturing. He has contributed to both novel production technologies and traditional HVAC and water systems, with a focus on prototyping, analysis, and iterative improvement. At ThermalWorks, Stephen applies his expertise to mechanical design, supports product documentation, and helps drive lifecycle improvements. As a graduate of MIT with a BS in mechanical engineering, he brings technical acumen and creative-problem solving to complex engineering challenges.

As a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in Research and Development, Jan brings a proven track record of innovation and team leadership to the role of Director of R&D for ThermalWorks. His extensive work at the University of Maryland's Center of Environmental Energy Engineering (CEEE), where he mentored over 50 graduate students in thermos fluid sciences, has honed his ability to guide complex experimental projects from concept to completion. Jan's expertise extends to developing cutting-edge HVAC&R technologies. This experience in both academia and industry positions him to guide ThermalWorks' initiatives in data center thermal management, focusing on energy-efficient, innovative HVAC components and next-generation cooling technologies.

Arthur brings over 27 years of experience in data center, commercial, and high-rise residential construction. As Director of Deployment at ThermalWorks, he manages global data center equipment deployment, conducts engineering reviews, upholds project installation standards, and ensures quality control. A dynamic leader, Arthur excels in project management, delivering complex building systems on time for major data centers, luxury residences, and commercial projects across the USA.

Derrick brings more than 15 years experience in supply chain, logistics, warehousing and general operations. He brings deep expertise in end-to-end operational support and real-time decision making for deadline-driven projects. At ThermalWorks, he collaborates directly with manufacturing and site coordination, interacting with project managers, service team, R&D, QA/QC and supply chain. He identifies and proactively resolves overall operational functions and implements procedural improvements for process flow efficiencies.

Nicholas is a long-term manufacturing professional, who has 25+ years of experience in the quality field.  His past experiences cover a large variety of manufacturing processes including compressors, vacuum pumps, consumer electronics and automotive.  His expertise in manufacturing processes like plastic molding, tight tolerance machining and assembly allows him to focus on waste reduction and process improvement. His passion for customer satisfaction and continuous improvement drive him to develop quality systems that make an impact.

With over 18 years of experience in oil-free compressor systems and two decades of experience supporting engineering, operations, and sales across high-performance industries, Ken brings a strong aerospace background to ThermalWorks. He leads strategic engineering projects, manages key initiatives, and oversees hardware evaluation and supplier collaboration. Ken plays a pivotal role in defining technical requirements and ensuring projects meet performance, quality, and schedule expectations.

For the past ten years, Paul has been working with research and development engineers to help bring their visions to life. Focusing on mechanical systems, and their form-fit-function, he has successfully completed projects and deployed data center cooling applications throughout North America. He has over twenty years of total experience designing, fabricating, and installing heating, refrigerating, and air-conditioning systems in the commercial construction and data center industries.

Travis has 16 years of experience in commercial/industrial HVAC service, repair, startup, and commissioning. He specializes in chillers, hydronics, and data center cooling, bringing nationwide expertise in service, operations, project management, and quality control. As Director of Service at ThermalWorks, Travis excels in solving complex cooling challenges and is proud to be part of an innovative team bringing cutting-edge technologies to market.

John brings a distinctive background in mechanical system design, unit operation engineering, and control applications. As the Efficiency Program Director at ThermalWorks, he is driven by a commitment to optimizing system performance with a focus on high efficiency and operational reliability. For John, efficiency is boundless—an ever-present goal in every aspect of design and execution.

Doron has extensive experience in thermal/fluid engineering applications. With over 40 years of experience and 26 patents, he has developed proven expertise in evaluating, selecting, and designing critical solutions for industrial, commercial, and data-center cooling. As Senior Mechanical Engineer at ThermalWorks, Doron focuses on component selection, energy use analyses, thermal modeling, operational sequence development, and installation manual writing.

Ming is a leading innovator in heat transfer and cooling systems, with decades of experience solving complex engineering challenges. As Chief Innovation Officer at ThermalWorks, he drives the development of cutting-edge cooling solutions for Endeavour’s state-of-the-art data centers, from design and prototyping to manufacturing. Passionate about disruptive technologies, Ming explores new ways to reduce energy use, lower carbon footprints, and create value across industries.

Jennifer is the Chief Operating Officer for ThermalWorks, leveraging her expertise in compliance, quality control, and supply chain management to ensure seamless operations. With a passion for data and meticulous attention to detail, she manages budgets, schedules, and supplier communications while navigating regulatory requirements. Jennifer thrives on the dynamic challenges of manufacturing critical cooling equipment for data centers, finding purpose in leading a motivated team to tackle complex projects with efficiency and adaptability.

John is the Chief Executive Officer of ThermalWorks and has more than 35 years of experience in advanced cooling technologies for mission-critical applications. His expertise in engineering, manufacturing, and operations allows him to successfully lead global teams in delivering high-performance, scalable thermal solutions. John is dedicated to advancing next-generation liquid cooling and sustainable infrastructure, setting new standards for efficiency, reliability, and innovation.