Linda Rathke, ASHRAE Journal Managing Editor

Linda Rathke is a career journalist who came to ASHRAE after 17 years with CNN. In her last role, she led the team responsible for writing and producing the network’s scrolling newscast known as the CNN Ticker. As a lifelong learner and longtime leader, Linda believes the strongest teams are built on trust and fueled by curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Figuring ASHRAE’s vision of “a healthy and sustainable built environment for all” incorporated those elements, Linda’s move from the newsroom to the nonprofit world was a no-brainer. She has been ASHRAE Journal’s Managing Editor since June 2025.

Bryce Causey is the Manager of Federal Government Affairs at ASHRAE. Previously, he has held roles at the General Services Administration and the U.S. House of Representatives. Causey earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Environmental Policy and Planning at Virginia Tech.

Bill Bahnfleth, Ph.D., P.E., Presidential/Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE, is a professor of architectural engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois and is a Registered Professional Engineer. He is a Fellow of ASHRAE, ASME and ISIAQ. His research focuses on sustainable systems for control of indoor air quality with an emphasis on control of bioaerosols. He was the 2013-2014 President of ASHRAE and has served on numerous ASHRAE technical, standing, and standards committees. His ASHRAE honors include the Louise and Bill Holladay Distinguished Fellow Award, Andrew T. Boggs Service Award, Donald Bahnfleth Environmental Health Award, Standards Achievement Award, and ASHRAE’s highest honor, the F. Paul Anderson Award.