2026 Distinguished Alumni Award
College of Engineering Technology
Rich Whitmore
BS '01
As President & CEO of Motivair by Schneider Electric, Rich oversees global operations and business development while driving operational excellence, strengthening the company’s competitive position, and setting its strategic direction. Under his leadership, Motivair by Schneider Electric continues to advance its direct liquid cooling and thermal management solutions—critical technologies that power the 4th Industrial Revolution and Artificial Intelligence. A graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and a focus on heat transfer, Rich also contributed to the development of Motivair’s patented Dynamic® Cold Plate. By blending deep technical expertise with executive leadership, he ensures Motivair by Schneider Electric remains at the forefront of next-generation computing.
2026 Distinguished Alumni Award
College of Engineering Technology
Rich Whitmore
BS '01
As President & CEO of Motivair by Schneider Electric, Rich oversees global operations and business development while driving operational excellence, strengthening the company’s competitive position, and setting its strategic direction. Under his leadership, Motivair by Schneider Electric continues to advance its direct liquid cooling and thermal management solutions—critical technologies that power the 4th Industrial Revolution and Artificial Intelligence. A graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology and a focus on heat transfer, Rich also contributed to the development of Motivair’s patented Dynamic® Cold Plate. By blending deep technical expertise with executive leadership, he ensures Motivair by Schneider Electric remains at the forefront of next-generation computing.