Tom Leighty awarded IIAR Member of the Year

Freije-RSC is proud to announce our industrial refrigeration CEO, Tom Leighty, was named the IIAR Member of The Year.  The award was presented earler this year during the 2014 IIAR Industrial Refrigeration & Heavy Equipment Show in Nashville, TN.

Tom Leighty holds positions on the Executive Committee and Standards Committee. Tom has been involved with the Standards Committee for over 20 years; helping create safety and design for the industrial refrigeration industry.

The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) is the leading association for the ammonia refrigeration industry. IIAR’s vision is to be globally recognized as the leading advocate for the safe, reliable and efficient use of ammonia and other natural refrigerants.  They provide advocacy, education, and standards for the benefit of the global community in the safe and sustainable design, installation and operations of ammonia and other natural refrigerants.

Tom is also a member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Refrigeration Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA).