FY26 Partner Webinar Series

For the past 20 years, Mike has helped many public schools in providing his expertise in designing their 403(b) and 457(b) voluntary plans to be in compliance and to maximize their benefits. Through his collaboration, you will benefit from his dedicated comprehensive approach in providing your employees with a retirement benefit that meets your needs with a personal touch. Lastly, the Equitable solution offers personalized guidance around enrollment, education and investing to build a program that works for your employees. Mike is FINRA licensed and holds a Certified Retirement Education Specialist (CRES) certification through NTSA.

Regina M. Ryan founded Discrimination and Harassment Solutions, LLC in 2014 to provide specialized and interactive training services to educate employees on issues of discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, and other employment-related topics. In addition, she recognized the need for employers to complete independent investigations when confronted with allegations of employee wrongdoing including but not limited to ethics violations, bullying, and harassment/discrimination. In response, DHS conducts impartial investigations to determine violations of policy or the law. Beyond training and investigations, DHS consults with employees to audit policies and practices and to mediate internal employment disputes.

Ms. Ryan practiced law at Louison, Costello, Condon & Pfaff for 26 years specializing in employment litigation. In addition to her litigation experience, Ms. Ryan completed multiple MCAD certified training courses for conducting investigations and training related to discrimination and/or harassment in the workplace. She also holds the ATIXA Civil Rights Investigator Level Two Certification for Title IX investigations. Ms. Ryan has been a featured speaker at many conferences focusing on topics including sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace and Title 1X.

Aaron Franczyk leads BrainBox AI’s commercialization strategy and execution across Trane’s commercial channels. Having enjoyed over 20 years designing, manufacturing, and delivering energy efficient products and services, Aaron has key experience delivering outcomes across multiple market verticals for some of the North America’s largest customers and companies. A self-proclaimed “recovering engineer”, he has held technical, operational, supply chain, commercial operations, and business development roles.

Prior to joining BrainBox AI, Aaron enjoyed 16 years within multiple business units of General Electric and is a graduate of their Edison Engineering Development Leadership Program. He holds a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

Trane Technologies’ acquisition of BrainBox AI in early 2025 builds on the companies’ collaborative foundation and combines BrainBox AI’s leading Artificial Intelligence technology with Trane Technologies and its industry leading Trane Commercial HVAC business.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronfranczyk/

Morgan works on Trane's Energy Services team to help K-12 school districts create and maintain safe, comfortable, and efficient schools with high performance learning environments. Morgan graduated from Clemson University with her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. She is currently attending Boston University for her MBA with a focus on Social Impact.

Bob Hamel is currently serving as Public Sector Resource for Custom Computer Specialists, LLC.  He was a career public school educator for over 35 years and served for the last part of his career as Assistant to the Superintendent in the Springfield Public Schools.  Bob served 23 years in the East Longmeadow MA Public Schools as a teacher, assistant principal, and for a number of years, as Director of Administrative Services.  He has been a member and Director of MASBO for numerous years and has served on the “Technology Committee” of ASBO.  Bob has been a presenter at a number of local, state and national conferences and continues to conduct seminars on many topics including Cybesecurity, Physical Security and E-Rate.

Suzanne McLaughlin is the Executive Vice President at Custom Computer Specialists.  Suzanne is passionate about technology, but more importantly compassionate in her approach, immediately putting clients at ease.  With more than 30 years of technology consulting and management experience, focuses on E-Rate, cybersecurity, physical security, infrastructure design, networking and collaborative technologies.  Suzanne has been working with School Districts and Libraries since the inception of the E-rate Program to understand, navigate and maximize the benefits offered through E-Rate funding.  She is an active leader in the E-Rate community and strives to help Districts be successful with the Program.