Danfoss Turbocor Compressors Appoints New Vice President

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2015) – Danfoss Turbocor Compressors Inc. has appointed Jose Alvares as vice president of sales & marketing and global customer support. In this new role, Alvares will help Danfoss continue to define and refine its customers’ needs for new product development and product features and services, as well as accelerate the company’s growth. Specifically, as part of the newly established role of global customer support, Alvares will be responsible for application/technical support, product management and marketing, business development and a digital service platform within Danfoss Turbocor Compressors.

“Jose has a strong record of performance, and this role is critical to Danfoss providing the highest level of service to our customers,” said Ricardo Schneider, president of Danfoss Turbocor Compressors. “We’re very passionate about our history as pioneers of world-class oil-free magnetic bearing variable speed technology, and we are excited to continue innovating to meet our customers’ needs and advancing energy efficiency technologies around the world.” Alvares has more than 20 years of experience in various global HVAC and refrigeration roles, including sales, business development, market analysis, product management and application and design engineering. He began working with Danfoss Turbocor Compressors in 2006 and has held multiple positions in the sales and marketing and engineering departments. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, a master’s degree in industrial business and an MBA with a focus on international business and strategic marketing from Mercer University. Alvares previously was director of sales for North America, and will continue to be based out of Danfoss Turbocor Compressors’ headquarters in Tallahassee, Florida. Danfoss Turbocor Compressors provides variable speed, oil-free compressors for the HVAC industry.