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ASHRAE Announces Nominees for 2026-27 Slate of Officers and Directors

  • 02 Feb 2026
  • Conference
  • Atlanta

ASHRAE Announces Nominees for 2026-27 Slate of Officers and Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         

MEDIA CONTACT:

Karen Buckley Washington
Associate Manager – Public Relations
kbwashington@ashrae.org

ASHRAE Announces Nominees for 2026-27 Slate of Officers and Directors

ATLANTA (February 2, 2026) – ASHRAE is pleased to announce its nominees for the 2026-27 slate of officers and directors.

Nominations for officers and directors were made by the ASHRAE Nominating Committee from a list recommended by individual members and from Chapters Regional Conferences.

The 2026-27 nominees are as follows: 

  • President-Elect:
    • Ashish Rakheja, B.E., M.Tech, Fellow ASHRAE
  • Treasurer:
    • Wade Conlan, P.E., BCxP, Fellow ASHRAE, CxA, LEED AP BD+C
  • Vice Presidents:
    • Blake Ellis, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE
    • Mahroo Eftekhari, C.Eng., CDPhil, Member ASHRAE, SFHEA
  • Directors and Regional Chairs:
    • Carrie Kelty, P.E., Member ASHRAE – Region VII
    • Keith Reihl, P.E., Member ASHRAE – Region VIII
    • Daniel Russell, Member ASHRAE – Region IX
    • Colin Laisure-Pool, P.E., LEED AP, CEM, Member ASHRAE – Region X
    • Eduardo Maldonado, Life Member ASHRAE – Region XIV
  • Directors-at-Large:
    • Martin Dieryckx, Member ASHRAE
    • Krishnan Gowri, Ph.D., Member ASHRAE
    • Filza Walters, Member ASHRAE
  • Alternate Director-at-Large:
    • Doug Fick, P.E., Member ASHRAE

ASHRAE members will vote on the nominees via electronic ballot in May. Sarah Maston, PE, BCxP, LEED AP will serve as ASHRAE President for the 2026-27 Society Year.

For more information on the 2026-27 slate of officers and directors, visit ashrae.org/2026-2027slate.

About ASHRAE

ASHRAE is an international society of more than 50,000 heating, refrigerating and air-conditioning professionals from over 132 nations dedicated to serving humanity and promoting a sustainable world.

Founded in 1894, ASHRAE is an industry leader in research, standards writing, publishing, certification and continuing education, ASHRAE 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.

For more information and to stay up-to-date on ASHRAE, visit ashrae.org, connect on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X and YouTube or download the ASHRAE 365 app to stay connected on the go.

 

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