Our Regional Executives

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Eileen Jensen

Regional Role Term Chapter Company Name & Role

Director and Regional Chair (DRC)

2021 - 2024

Oregon Chapter

Retired

The Regional Chair is a Director of Society who directs the regional operations for the region. This includes detailing objectives and giving assistance to the RVCs, as well as the Regional Treasurer and Regional Historian.
The DRC shall also coordinate regional activities with the Region Members Council Representative (RMCR) and help the existing chapters in the region. The DRC is a member of the ASHRAE Board of Directors, and represents the interests of the region in all matters of Society importance.

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Rob Craddock

Regional Role Term Chapter Company Name & Role

Regions Members Council Representative (RMCR)

2021 - 2024

Regina Chapter (Canada)

Inland Metal – Managing Director

The Region Members Council Representative (RMCR) is a member of Members Council and is responsible to represent the region in deliberations of the Council; to provide written reports to the Members Council on activities of the chapters in the region; to recommend the formation of new chapters, sections and student branches in the region and participate in the action of the Members Council. The RMCR shall coordinate and communicate with the DRC all Members Council activities as they relate to the region and its chapters.

Norm Grusnick

Regional Role Term Chapter Company Name & Role

Regional Treasurer

2023 - 2024

British Columbia Chapter

Ecco Supply – Commercial Business Development Representative

The Regional Treasurer is responsible for the receipt, safekeeping, and disbursement of regional funds and for maintaining detailed financial records.  They are responsible for preparing the annual budget for the region, which covers all expenditures approved by the Region, and calculating the chapter regional assessments.  The annual budget is presented to the delegates at the CRC Business Meeting and approved prior to the new fiscal year.

Doug LeCren, PE

Regional Role Term Chapter Company Name & Role

Regional Historian

2023 - 2024

Alaska

NANA Worley – Senior Project Manager

The Regional Historian organizes and stores the regional information including artifacts, photographs, articles and digital media.  They maintain records of the Chapter Regional Conference (CRC), Regional and Society Awards and Regional Officers, as well as helping the Chapter Historians.

Louise McKenzie

Regional Role Term Chapter Company Name & Role

Electronic Communication Co-Chair

2023 - 2024

Vancouver Island

AME Group – Associate

I am involved in the development and maintenance of the regional website and social media platforms. In addition, I oversee all of the Chapter websites in the Region for content, accuracy, currency and functionality, and am available for advice and training for Chapter Webmasters and Communication Chairs

Jeff Hurd

Regional Role Term Chapter Company Name & Role

Regional Nominating Committee Member

2023 - 2024

Alaska

This regionally elected Nominating Committee member represents the region on the Society Nominating Committee. An additional responsibility includes chairing the Executive Sessions and Caucus at the CRC. All discussions at the Nominating Committee meetings, caucus and Executive Sessions are confidential and shall not be divulged to any individual outside the meetings or sessions

Greg Fluter

Regional Role Term Chapter Company Name & Role

Regional Nominating Committee Alternate

2023 - 2024

Regina Chapter (Canada)

MacPherson Engineering, Mechanical Consulting Engineer

I am the Regional Alternate member for Nominating, which is the “back-up” person for the Nominating member. The nominating committee runs the caucus meeting at the annual Chapters Regional Conference (CRC) along with our Chapter Delegates & Alternates to choose the future Regional and Society leaders. Nominating is also involved at the society level working with the other Regional Nominating members to vote for the future society leaders based on the names put forward by all Regional CRCs.

Matt Parkes

Regional Role Term Chapter Company Name & Role

Chapter Technology Transfer (CTT) Regional Vice Chair

2023 - 2026

Southern Alberta

Introba, Associate Principal

  • Facilitate Distinguished Lecturer chapter visits
  • Coordinate regional and society technology awards
  • Coordinate dissemination of technical and industry related information to chapters.
  • Facilitate program planning guidelines, evaluations, and improvement opportunities for chapters.

Geoff Jenks

Regional Role Term Chapter Company Name & Role

Government Affairs (GA) Regional Vice Chair

2023 - 2026

Oregon

Säzän Group, Associate Principal

My role is to motivate, encourage, and assist Government Affairs Chapter Chairs within the region to conduct Government Outreach at all levels of government. I provide training and planning sessions to GAC’s, as well as promote and assist them to form GA Committees within their own Chapter.  Government Affairs Chapter Chairs are the frontline representatives of ASHRAE Standards, Guidelines, Public Policy Information Briefs (PPIB’s), Public Policy Priorities (PPP’s), Position Documents (PD’s), and Task Forces, to Government Officials and entities.

Greg Jernstrom

Regional Role Term Chapter Company Name & Role

Membership Promotion (MP) Regional Vice Chair

2022 - 2025

Alaska

Jernstrom Engineering

My role is everything membership!! We have over 3,200 members in our region and my role is to support the MP Chairs. The overall MP goal is to attract new chapter members in all industry segments and keep our existing members engaged and prevent cancellations. Plus have fun!

 

John Farley

Regional Role Term Chapter Company Name & Role

Research Promotion (RP) Regional Vice Chair

2021 - 2024

Oregon

System Design Consultants, Inc. – Sr. Mechanical Engineer

As Regional Vice Chair of Research Promotion, I facilitate the efforts of Region XI to meet each Chapter’s annual goal to raise money for ASHRAE research.

 

 

Justin Albo

Regional Role Term Chapter Company Name & Role

Student Activities (SA) Regional Vice Chair

2023 - 2026

Manitoba

CGM Engineering

I provide the Student Activities Chairs with guidance and resources to introduce engineering concepts and STEM interests to K-12 students. Additionally, I provide support and help them navigate resources, such as grants, scholarships, student design competitions, PAOE point and awards available through ASHRAE to help them engage college and post high-level students in the HVAC industry.

Cailin MacPherson

Regional Role Term Chapter Company Name & Role

Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA) Regional Vice Chair

2021 - 2024

Regina Chapter (Canada)

MacPherson Engineering, Mechanical Consulting Engineer

My role is focused on enhancing member benefits for young professional members, age 35 years and younger, by identifying, creating, and supporting activities and services focused on their needs. I work with each YEA Chapter Chair to establish goals and provide support at a chapter level, as well as being a liaison between the chapter and the regional executive.

David Reames

Regional Role Term Chapter Company Name & Role

Chapter Regional Conference (CRC) General Chair

2023 - 2024

Inland Empire

The CRC General Chair is responsible for overseeing the organization and planning of the Chapter Regional Conference.  This role is elected by the CRC host chapter.

 

 

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