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ASHRAE Announces Retirement of Executive Vice President Jeff Littleton

  • 27 Apr 2026
  • ASHRAE
  • Atlanta

ASHRAE Announces Retirement of Executive Vice President Jeff Littleton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         

MEDIA CONTACT:

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

ASHRAE Announces Retirement of Executive Vice President Jeff Littleton

ATLANTA (April 28, 2026) – ASHRAE today announced that Jeff Littleton will retire as Executive Vice President in early 2027.

Littleton has served as ASHRAE’s chief staff officer since 2004, overseeing a period of sustained organizational growth, global expansion and increased technical impact. During his tenure, ASHRAE strengthened its position as a worldwide authority in building technology, sustainability and the development of critical standards for the built environment. He also successfully led the Society through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining consistent operational continuity through one of the most disruptive economic and social periods of recent history.

“Jeff’s leadership has played a central role in navigating ASHRAE through decades of industry evolution, while advancing our global mission to serve humanity,” said 2025-26 ASHRAE President Bill McQuade, P.E., CDP, Fellow ASHRAE, LEED AP. “His steady guidance and strategic vision has helped to ensure that ASHRAE remains a trusted resource and leader in the building services industry. We are grateful for his service and the strong foundation he leaves for the future.”

Littleton’s legacy is defined by a focus on organizational alignment, collaboration between staff and volunteer leadership and continued advancement of ASHRAE’s technical and educational programs. Among his many accomplishments, Littleton was instrumental in supporting the Society’s selection, renovation and relocation to its net-zero energy global headquarters building in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.

The ASHRAE Board of Directors has established a selection committee to guide the search for the Society’s next Executive Vice President. ASHRAE will share additional details regarding the leadership transition in the coming months.

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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