
CRSS New Managing Partner
April 3rd, 2025 Posted by Cool Refrigeration NEWS 0 thoughts on “CRSS New Managing Partner”We are pleased to announce effective April 1st, 2025, Jim Hower has joined Cool Refrigeration Systems and Solutions as Managing Partner after his 19 year tenure at Danfoss. He brings an extensive background in technical engineering, manufacturing, sales, and business management.
From 2010-2019 Jim held key roles in building and growing the Danfoss Industrial Refrigeration brand in North America and maintains strong relationships across the industry.
Recently, Jim has led the Danfoss initiative of assisting all the worldwide HVAC manufacturers transition of their products to new low GWP A2L refrigerants. He looks forward to reengaging in the Industrial Refrigerant market as it undergoes its own transitions.
Don Chason will be retiring after a transition period, as Jim Hower prepares to be his successor.
The Cool Refrigeration Team appreciates the leadership Don has provided throughout the past 12 years as he implemented our mission of: Providing professional and effective sales representation for a full range of high-quality manufacturing companies dedicated to the Industrial Refrigeration industry while providing industry leading customer service, quick response times, competitive pricing, technical knowledge and expertise.
We look forward to having Jim Hower as our Managing Partner at Cool Refrigeration with his focused leadership to oversee our business operations, strategic direction, and to ensure we meet the customers’ needs with compelling brands and solutions.