Hello Kansas City!

We will be holding presentations this month and next month (April and May) then taking June and July off from presentations so everybody can enjoy their summer. We will be hosting a summer social event likely at the Kansas City Monarchs and more details will be coming on that. This month we are being hosted by McQueeny and next month we will be downtown at Evergy to discuss the changes in rates and rebates for 2026 and beyond.

Thank you,

Maddi Anderson (she/her)

Presentation Description:

This presentation provides an overview of how accelerated computing—driven by AI and high-density CPU/GPU architectures—is reshaping data center thermal requirements. We will outline key technologies such as cold plates, coolant distribution units, and rear-door heat exchangers.  We also will highlight the design, power, thermal, and operational imperatives needed to successfully deploy high-performance computer environments.

Presenters Bio:

Russ is a Senior Technical Sales Manager at Vertiv, specializing in Liebert Thermal Management solutions. With more than 35 years of experience in computer room cooling and mission-critical environmental systems, he brings technical expertise and a practical, customer-focused perspective to every project.

Russ has held roles in Engineering, Applications, International Sales, and Domestic Sales, giving him a comprehensive understanding of thermal management challenges across diverse markets. He is committed to advancing best practices in data center cooling and championing energy-efficient, sustainable system designs that help clients maximize performance while reducing operational costs.

Russ holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University and a Master of Business Administration from Ohio University.