The ThermaXX Jackets formula for success is simple. Our success = the total sum of our customer experiences. To make it all add up, we’ve hired some of the best experts in the business!
We’re here to help clients find the best solutions to their problems, no matter how unique or complex their needs are. With deep, specialized knowledge in the field of removable and reusable insulation jackets, our staff offers expert-level guidance, frequently helping clients develop appropriate specifications for the situation, and designing an insulation cover around those specs. Many of our engineers and designers have cross-disciplinary experience that allows for more effective design and production.
Facility
Our headquarters and primary manufacturing facility is located in West Haven, CT, where we employ top-quality personnel and ISO 9001:2015 certified processes to ensure product performance and durability.
Clients
We work with clients in a wide variety of industries, with a broad range of needs. Our diverse client list includes original equipment manufacturers, universities, and contractors such as Yale University, University of Georgia, Mount Sinai, Spirit Aero, Pratt & Whitney, Norwalk Hospital, NRG, and King Industries.
The ThermaXX Team
Brian Bannon
Co-owner / President
Brian Bannon, Co-Founder of ThermaXX LLC, started his career in construction, insulation & demolition. While performing undergraduate studies at the University of CT, Brian & family formed an environmental clean up company in New England. His vision, dedication & drive helped take this company from a garage startup in 1986 to a $25 million dollar a year CT icon. A life long entrepreneur, Brian has started and driven many companies to reach their revenue and performance goals. The only thing Brian loves more than his business is his family. When not growing his companies, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife of 25+ years, playing sports and hanging out with his two children, father and 17 nephews and nieces.
Philip Johns
CEO
Philip J. Johns (P.J) is focused on bringing technological transformation to the world of insulation, alongside a world-class product and compelling Return-On-Investment for customers and the environment. Philip started his career in the Fiat Group’s management fast-track program and spent several years abroad working in automotive product development and manufacturing in roles with Fiat Auto, Alfa Romeo, and Case New Holland. After completing his MBA he went to work for RedZone Robotics where he developed an insatiable taste for entrepreneurship and met his current business partners. Philip holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA with concentrations in Marketing and Managing Innovation & Product Development from Carnegie Mellon University.
Thomas Salagaj
VP of Manufacturing & Engineering
Tom comes to Thermaxx from the semiconductor industry where he has over 30 years of experience in equipment design, production and installation. Tom has been awarded 3 patents and has co-authored over 35 technical publication on equipment design and materials processes. Some of his previous responsibilities included overseeing the production lines for celestial solar cells and blue, green and UV LED’s (light emitting diodes). He has been awarded a certification of accomplishment from the University of Cincinnati for his contribution in developing the world’s tallest carbon nanotube forest. Tom’s experience in designing custom deposition equipment for laboratory and cleanroom processes, especially high temperature processes utilizing thermal insulation for gas lines and process chambers, gives Thermaxx and added advantage in expanding their cleanroom and custom markets.
Larry Campana
CFO
Larry Campana joins Thermaxx Jackets with 15 years of experience in finance and management. Previously, he held senior-level positions at Shawmut Design and Construction, Invest Hospitality, and MGM Grand Las Vegas. He received his MBA from Boston College and B.S. in Finance from Miami University. Larry leads finance, accounting, and administration for Thermaxx. He enjoys running, skiing, and spending time with his wife, Kelly, and son, Watson.
Suzanne Rowe Barrett
VP of Sales
Suzanne Rowe Barrett has been part of the ThermaXX team since 2009. As Partner and VP of Sales, Suzanne now manages the ThermaXX team nationwide. In addition to developing new business, building relationships and investigating regional incentives are now part of her daily operations. Suzanne’s extensive career as a Project Manager and Estimator in the environmental abatement field began in the mid 90’s and has prepared her for the field work she encounters so often with ThermaXX.
On any given day you will find Suzanne presenting to a board of directors, assisting her team in organizing their next trade show, or walking through a power plant gathering information for a Heat Loss Survey. Not a stranger in a professional kitchen, Suzanne was trained formally at The New School in New York City in the culinary arts and received the title Master Chef in 2003. Her agility in the confined spaces of the typical boiler room can be attributed to her love of yoga which she practices and teaches in her hometown, just a few miles north of NYC.
Will Jones
VP Business Development
William has been in the heating and cooling industry for the past 42 years. Starting out in 1972 in the Plumbing and Heating industry he obtained his Journeyman Plumbers license, then his Master Plumbers license and in Connecticut, the P-1 unlimited Plumbing and Piping license.
William Studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Haven. His favorite subject was physics and specifically heat transfer. Being extremely interested in Boilers and steam he then spent several years as a sales engineer concentrating on steam systems and thermal efficiency. It is this vast experience in the steam industry that has brought William to the point of being the foremost designer of removable, reusable insulation jackets in the United States. William is responsible for the design and specification of the Thermaxx LLC removable, reusable, insulation jackets.
Bonnie Jones
Regions 6 & 9 Sales Manager
Bonnie has been in sales her entire career. After she graduated from Quinnipiac University, Bonnie became the first saleswoman in her field in Connecticut. When she would have an appointment with a business executive they assumed she was there to train the secretaries. She had to state “I am here to SELL you a product, not train others.” After the initial shock of seeing a woman selling on the road the customers began to embrace Bonnie’s sales energy and attitude which led to a very successful career in the communications industry.
Bonnie always specialized in starting up new territories for various cell phone companies A few years ago Bonnie made the change from communication sales to industrial sales at Thermaxx. Again, Bonnie excels at spreading the word about Thermaxx. She is married to Will Jones (VP) at Thermaxx and together they move to different areas of the country to introduce Thermaxx Jackets. Coming on board at the inception of Thermaxx, she has been instrumental in the success of the company as we move westward! Bonnie lifts weights and has considered entering the professional body building arena. While not expanding Thermaxx westward you will find Bonnie lifting weights, bike riding or Yoga! Bonnie also has 4 rescue dogs that she has trained to be great companions
Meghan Reilly
Region 1 Sales Manager
Meghan has been part of the Thermaxx team since early 2013 and her territory covers Connecticut to Maine. In her five years with Thermaxx she has helped her clients achieve maximum energy savings with a strong ROI. Meghan is an established partner with local utilities throughout New England and has in-depth knowledge of their custom gas incentive programs. She takes extreme pride in the customer service that Thermaxx provides their clients, and oversees all of her own projects through to completion and 100% customer satisfaction. Meghan is a LEED professional and is able to help Thermaxx customers receive LEED points with insulation.
Jennifer Kaelin
Region 2 Sales Manager
Jennifer Kaelin joins ThermaXX with over 20-years of sales and management experience. Jennifer began her career as a receptionist at Ethan Allen. She was recognized for her sales initiatives and became vice president of merchandising and retail operations, at several Long Island locations.
After leaving retail, Jenn became a member and active participant with USGBC where she acquired her knowledge of energy efficient upgrades for commercial buildings, hospitals and universities. She has participated in numerous industry conventions, seminars and continuing education programs offering best practices solutions to her clients. Jennifer and her two children are die-hard New York Ranger fans and love to participate in charity events. In her free time Jenn is a long-distance runner and extreme sports enthusiast who enjoys boating, cooking and going to the beach with family and friends.
Blair Whiteford
Region 3 Sales Manager
Blair grew up in New York State and has a sales career spanning over 20 years. Prior to joining the Thermaxx sales team, Blair was NY Sales Manager for the Rockefeller Group Business Centers in Manhattan. His vast experience in commercial office space brokerage taught him the importance of building and sustaining excellent customer relationships.
In his spare time, Blair is an avid mountain bike rider and also enjoys rock climbing, and renovating old properties. As a native New Yorker, Blair is particularly passionate about the Adirondack region where he can rekindle his passion for the great outdoors. Blair lives in New Jersey with his wife and daughter.
Richard Brown
Region 4 Sales Manager
Richard joins ThermaXX with over 20 years of Sales and Project Management Experience in Construction Contracting industry. A native of Pittsburgh PA. Richard began his career after Attending Washington Adventists University in Takoma Park MD with Johnson Controls as a Sales Engineer. Then forward joining Schneider Electric Critical Systems Group where he managed a 20 million dollar a year Building HVAC Controls integration project for Amazon in Northern VA. Thereafter he joined Spirax Sarco as a Sales Engineer covering the DC metro area. Richard is an active member of ASHRE and often attends network meetings and seminars.
While attending WAU Richard played Division 2 NCAA Basketball as a starting shooting guard. Richard also is active in the local community of Washington DC and Baltimore as a volunteer for Habit for Humanity community projects. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, Traveling, fitness, Golf, Sporting events and an occasional motorcycle ride.
Montgomery Coleman
Region 7 Sales Manager
A Los Angeles resident by way of Arizona and Colorado, Monty’s relationship to the Southwest goes back over thirty years. Now, he’s working throughout the region to secure significant energy savings for businesses, making them greener and ultimately growing their bottom line. Monty works closely with local utilities to unearth maximum rebate incentives for customers – decreasing implementation costs and increasing speed of ROI. Subsequent to joining ThermaXX, the bulk of his professional career was in healthcare marketing, consulting, and entrepreneurship throughout New York and Southern California.
Prior to his work in healthcare, Captain Coleman served as an Acquisition and Maintenance Officer in the US Air Force. He coordinated maintenance requirements for over $10.5 billion in assets and oversaw the production of over 1,600 soldiers and civilian personnel. Monty’s service began at the US Air Force Academy (USAFA) where he earned his BS in Engineering majoring in Management. He was recognized with all-conference honors and USAFA’s Top Athlete award for his captaincy of the Academy’s twice nationally rank football team. Monty currently resides in Santa Monica, California. He serves on several not-for-profit and for-profit boards across the country. In his free time, Monty is a Boston qualifying marathoner, art enthusiast, and private pilot.
Rose Titcomb
Region 8 Sales Manager
Rose Titcomb comes to Thermaxx as our Northwest 2018 sales partner. Having grown up in the city by the Bay, San Francisco, she understands the importance of community. That community feeling has driven her to play team sports and run a business for half her career. She has ties to the East Coast from the mom and pop store her grandfather owned in upstate New York to her schooling days. She is excited to embrace a new venture she believes is a valuable tool for many businesses with the Thermaxx family and looks forward to the new relationships she will make.
In her free time Rose loves’ #1 loves are her children. You may also catch her hitting the ball around and eating her way thru the windy city by the Bay.
JP Peloso
Director of Estimating
JP started working at ThermaXX in 2010 and was brand new to the industry. He was attending college part-time and working for a local landscaping business. Now, he has a year and a half of work experience under his belt and has started taking business classes at school. JP is the Chief Estimator and head of the shipping department. He has learned so much from his co-workers and hopes that he continues to learn new things along his journey with ThermaXX.
On weekends, JP is also a disc jockey at weddings and private parties. When he is not working, JP enjoys playing sports. He plays golf, hockey, tennis and is a HUGE baseball fan! In his senior year of high school, as captain of his baseball team, he led the team to a state championship title. Currently, he is trying to learn how to play the game left-handed so that he can do it all again with a bigger challenge!
Sam Grace
Designer
As a Thermaxx design engineer, Sam has used his creativity and positive attitude to bring quality to every job he works on.
Sam is currently attending Southern Connecticut State University where he is pursuing a degree in physics with a concentration in engineering. He hopes to continue to grow as an engineer and as a person at Thermaxx. In his free time, Sam likes to go fishing, play Frisbee, and hang out with friends.
Josh Rouse
Estimator
Josh joined the ThermaXX team in October of 2014. He is excited and energetic to work at ThermaXX and with his surrounding co-workers. Josh graduated from Franklin Pierce University in May of 2014 with a bachelors degree in Sports and Recreation Management. Josh assists JP with estimating and works in the field doing sensor maintenance. He looks forward to learning all that he can from his co-workers and peers at ThermaXX.
Josh is a huge sports fan. He played high school baseball where he won a state championship along with conference championships. He went on to play collegiate baseball at Franklin Pierce where his team made it to the Division II college world series. Josh continues his baseball career here at ThermaXX playing for there Men’s West Haven Twilight Baseball team.
