MaryBeth Yannessa
Refrigeration Technologies LLC | Project Engineer
Speaker
Track A: FED Energy
Session A1: Federal and DoD Initiatives
September 17, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The Cold Storage Solution Federal Facilities Can't Afford to Ignore
| Critical inventory—ranging from vaccines and medications in federal hospitals to food in government-run facilities and laboratory samples in federal research institutions—is all stored in cold storage units. Yet, these essential assets are often overlooked in building audits and not recognized as retrofit opportunities, leaving federal facilities with aging inefficient equipment, financial risk due to inventory losses, and, more critically, the potential failure to meet mission-critical needs.This session explores the importance of retrofitting cold storage in federal buildings through refrigeration monitoring and controls technology. By providing seamless oversight of refrigeration systems, these solutions enhance energy efficiency, reduce spoilage incidents, and ensure reliable operations to support federal agencies’ essential services.
Attendees will gain insight into refrigeration monitoring and controls, key audit considerations for federal buildings, and the importance of a responsive, controllable solution to safeguard critical inventory and improve energy efficiency. |
Speaker Bio
MaryBeth Yannessa is a Project Engineer for Refrigeration Technologies LLC, a veteran-owned US manufacturer of ArtikControl™, state-of-the-art software and hardware that controls and monitors refrigeration performance, reduces energy usage, and saves money. She has had an active role in the development and growth of the company. Since the company was founded in 2011, Refrigeration Technologies LLC has helped its clients save thousands of dollars in energy but, more importantly, hundreds of thousands of potentially lost food and/or products.
MaryBeth has held various leadership roles throughout her career. As President at Ace Resources Inc. and Tridon Industries Inc., she managed personnel, operations, and administration while overseeing financial functions. MaryBeth has driven significant sales growth by developing strategic marketing plans, training sales teams, and producing compelling sales literature.
She currently serves as the President of Animal House Project, a 501c3 charitable organization.