About Us

Our chapter

Established in 1965, the San Jose Chapter of ASHRAE is part of Region X and designated as Chapter No. 101. It currently has over 250 active members and continues to support professional engagement through meetings, technical programs, and community involvement.

Board of governors

PRESIDENT

Jacob Saxinger

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VICE PRESIDENT/ PRESIDENT ELECT

OPEN POSITION

SECRETARY

Nathan Zimmerman

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TREASURER AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Elise Kiland

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Committee chairs

COMMUNICATIONS/ WEBMASTER AND DIA

Catherine (Cat) Wood

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CTTC

Sarah Rock

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HISTORIAN

Sigrid Derickson

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MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION

Jacob Penzo

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REFRIGERATION

Andrew Barrett

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RESEARCH PROMOTION

Daisy Ruiz

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Sargon Ishaya

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YOUNG ENGINEERS IN ASHRAE

Janan A Mirza

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Background

Founded in 1894, ASHRAE is a global professional society committed to serve humanity by advancing the arts and sciences of heating ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and their allied fields.

As an industry leader in research, standards writing, publishing, certification and continuing education, ASHRAE and its members are dedicated to promoting a healthy and sustainable built environment for all, through strategic partnerships with organizations in the HVAC&R community and across related industries.

The Society is showcasing integrated building solutions and sustainability in action through the opening of the ASHRAE Global Headquarters building in metro-Atlanta, Georgia.

ASHRAE's Mission and Vision

Mission:

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.

Read more about ASHRAE's Mission and Vision here!