ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is a global society advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environm ... ent. 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. ASHRAE was formed as the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers by the merger in 1959 of American Society of Heating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHAE) founded in 1894 and The American Society of Refrigerating Engineers (ASRE) founded in 1904. ASHRAE's Mission and Vision Mission: To advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigerating to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world. Vision ASHRAE will be the global leader, the foremost source of technical and educational information, and the primary provider of opportunity for professional growth in the arts and sciences of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigerating. ASHRAE West Virginia Chapter: 2019-2020 Chapter Leaders President Mr. Chase Thomas ZDS Design/Consulting Services c192@ashrae.net President-Elect Mr. Scott Cowley Mason & Barry c192pe@ashrae.net Vice President Ms. Krista Danielle-Smith Johnson Controls c192vp@ashrae.net Secretary Ms. Krista Danielle-Smith Johnson Controls c192sec@ashrae.net Treasurer Mr. Shane Hall Midwest Spec c192tr@ashrae.net BOARD OF GOVERNORS Mr. Todd A. Zachwieja, P.E. - ZDS Design/Consulting Services Mr. Ray Wohlfarth - Fire & Ice Mr. Jennings L. Davis II, P.E. - Mcdonough Bolyard Peck (MBP) Mr. Robert C. Doeffinger, P.E. - ZMM Architects & Engineers Mr. Samuel T, Butzer, P.E. - ZMM Architects & Engineers Mr. John A. Pruett, P.E. - ZMM Architects & Engineers Mr. Shane Hall - Midwest Spec Mr. James W. Lowry, P.E. - ZMM Architects & Engineers read more