About ASHRAE
ASHRAE is a global society advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment, founded in 1894. The Society and its members focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and sustainability within the industry. Through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education, ASHRAE shapes tomorrow’s built environment today. More information about the society can be found on the global society webpage.
ASHRAE is active globally though Society Committees as well as locally, through Chapters.
ASHRE Society committees drive the organizations global activities, such as standards projects committees, which are responsible for the development of standards, and technical committees which advise the Society on research needs, emerging technologies, and technical matters. More information regarding society committees can be found here.
ASHRAE chapters focus on developing a local community between industry professionals and stakeholders by hosting local activities to support technical education, networking, student branches, grassroots government advocacy, and sustainability projects with the community. ASHRAE has over 200 chapter globally. More information regarding ASHRAE chapters globally can be found here.
Mission Statement
To serve humanity by advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and their allied fields.
Vision
A healthy and sustainable built environment for all.
Membership
ASHRAE membership is open to anyone interested in the HVACR industry. Apply to become an ASHRAE membership is on the global society website here.
About the Central New York ASHRAE Chapter
The ASHRAE Central NY Chapter is located in Syracuse, NY and represents ASHRAE across the greater Central NY Area (as far north as Watertown, NY). We have over 250 members encompassing all parts of the industry, including manufacturers, distributors, contractors, students, and engineers. The Central New York chapter is one of 15 chapters in ASHRAE Region I.
Chapter Board of Governors
Board of Governor positions are effective for the, July 2020-July 2021 society year. The Chapter New York Chapter Consitutions and Buylaws can be found here.
Officers:
- President Matt Clark, Carrier c010@ashrae.net
- President-Elect Brendan Hall, CHA Companies c010pe@ashrae.net
- Vice President Chris Devins, Trane c010vp@ashrae.net
- Treasurer Theron Sweet, FW Webb c010tr@ashrae.net
- Secretary Charles Bertuch, Bergmann Associates c010sec@ashrae.net
- Past President Chris Devins, Trane
Board Members:
- Program Chair/ Chapter Technology Transfer Committee Matt Clark, Chris Devins, & Charlie Bertuch c010cttc@ashrae.net
- Membership Promotion Chair Matt Clark, Carrier c010mem@ashrae.net
- Hospitality Chair Open
- Research Promotion Chair Chris Devins, Trane c010rp@ashrae.net
- Student Activities Chair Ben St. Clair, Popli Group c010sa@ashrae.net
- Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA) Chair Michael Silva. Carrier c010YEA@ashrae.net
- Honors and Awards/ Clambake Chair Steven Sill, NYS Willard Correctional Facility
- Historian Chonghui Liu (CL), Popli Group c010his@ashrae.net
- Government Affairs Chair Brendan Hall, CHA Companies c010GAC@ashrae.net
- Electronic Communications Chair, Webmaster Michael DiDomenico, National Grid c010web@ashrae.net
- Chapter Refrigeration Chair Charles Bertuch, Bergmann Associates c010ref@ashrae.net
- HVAC Trade Show Chair John Macblane, IPD Engineering
- Diversity Chair Chonghui Liu (CL), Popli Group
- Steamboat Challenge/CNY Engineering Expo Coordinator Chonghui Liu (CL), Popli Group
- Golf Tournament Committee Taylor Smith/Chris Devins
Chapter History
The Central New York chapter was founded in 1941. See the history of the HVAC industry as of 1994. These eight panels were developed by our Chapter in 1994 on the 100th anniversary of the founding of ASHRAE and include many items of local history related to our industry.
H.V.A.C Prior to 1894
H.V.A.C 1894 – 1914
H.V.A.C 1915 – 1934
H.V.A.C 1935 – 1944
H.V.A.C 1945 – 1964
H.V.A.C 1965 – 1984
H.V.A.C 1985-1994
Society Members – Past and Current Presidents CNY ASHRAE
CNY Chapter Brief History as of 2011