Drew Champlin

Drew Champlin is editor of ASHRAE Journal. He has more than 20 years of experience in the journalism industry, ranging from sports writing to engineering publications.

Allison Hambrick, ASHRAE Journal Assistant Editor

An avid comic book fan since the first time she read "Stan Lee's Soapbox," Allison Hambrick is Atlanta’s friendly neighborhood generalist writer. She graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Writing and Film in 2020. Allison has a varied background in the fields of journalism, healthcare, and entertainment, having previously worked for Disney and Warner Bros., before joining the ASHRAE Journal team as an assistant editor and podcast producer. In her free time, she enjoys reading, video game design, travelling, and spending time outside with her dogs, Loki and Elphaba. Allison is fluent in movie quotes, and her favorite film is Superman II.

Emily Toto, Senior Manager, Codes and Standards, ASHRAE

Emily Toto is ASHRAE’s Senior Manager of Codes and Standards and staff liaison for Standards 90.1 and 90.2. Before coming to ASHRAE, she worked in the pharmaceutical industry and taught high school science. Emily has degrees from Georgia Tech (BS Civil Engineering) and The University of Texas - Austin (MS Mechanical Engineering.) Proud mom to two fantastic kids and a growing number of animals - apologies to Mr. Toto - Emily is a firm believer in protecting our environment for future generations and proud to support ASHRAE in that mission. 

Thomas Loxley, Manager, Codes, ASHRAE

Thomas Loxley is a graduate of University of Kentucky (BS in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering) and Auburn University (MS in Biosystems Engineering). He comes to ASHRAE with manufacturing industry experience and currently serves as Staff Liaison to Standing Standards Project Committees: 90.4 and 189.1. Thomas also works with teams of members to write guidelines for the Task Force for Building Decarbonization. As Manager of Codes at ASHRAE, he enjoys working with the wide range of professionals to write new standards for a brighter future. Thomas resides in Decatur, Ga., with his wife, daughter, son and dog.

John G. Falcioni, Former ASHRAE Journal Editor and Host

John Falcioni is a former editor of ASHRAE Journal and a multifaceted strategist and business and communications executive recognized as a thought leader in engineering and technology trends, media and the nonprofit association space. He has led industry-focused business development and high-visibility international projects and headed award-winning content and sales operations for the past 30 years. As President and CEO of ThinkLab Alley LLC, a boutique content studio focused on engineering and technology, he has delivered thought leadership, content and sales marketing direction to leading global companies and nonprofits. Falcioni was Chief Development and Communications Officer at Engineers Without Borders USA; and Senior Director of Media, Content and Strategic Relationships at ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers). In this capacity, he also served as Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Mechanical Engineering magazine and ASME.org. A recipient of various honors and awards, Falcioni’s career spans management-level positions at companies including CMP Media and Crain Communications. He worked at several national and New York media outlets—including the CBS Weekend News—covering business, government and politics, and he was a reporter at The Hartford Courant in Connecticut. He is a past President of the Association Media & Publishing board of directors and an adviser to several nonprofits and engineering organizations. Falcioni earned a graduate degree in journalism from Columbia University, undergraduate degrees in psychology and communications from Adelphi University and a certification in digital marketing from the Yale School of Management.

Kelly Barraza, Former ASHRAE Journal Managing Editor

Kelly Barraza is a former Managing Editor of ASHRAE Journal. A self-proclaimed life-long learner, she is driven by two pursuits: acquiring information and demonstrating the power of language. Kelly is “journaling through her 20s,” having volunteered, interned, and worked at a total of 5 journals (6 if open-access pubs are counted) since 2015. Prior to ASHRAE, she worked as a medical copyeditor at leading peer-reviewed research journals, Arthritis & Rheumatology and Arthritis Care & Research, published by the American College of Rheumatology, and as a legal writer and hearing specialist at Florida-based law firms representing individuals with disabilities. She is proud to stomp the yard for her alma matter Georgia State University, from which she graduated magna cum laude with a degree in English Literature & Creative Writing. Kelly is now Managing Editor at Site Selection Magazine.

Kaitlyn Baich, Former ASHRAE Journal Assistant Editor

Kaitlyn Baich is a former assistant editor at ASHRAE Journal. With a B.A. in english journalism from Valdosta State University, Kaitlyn specializes in creating content with an emphasis on storytelling and search engine optimization and has received the Charles J. Miller Journalism Award—awarded to students who are most likely to succeed in professional journalism. Kaitlyn has also received a Poynter Mutlimedia Storytelling Certificate and a Poynter ACES Certificate in editing. Kaitlyn is now Content & Student Engagement Manager at Biomedical Engineering Society.

Daniel Bourque, P.Eng., Member ASHRAE

Daniel Bourque is a professional engineer and senior energy engineer working on projects in Atlantic Canada from a home base of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Daniel started the first 14 years of his career with a major design-build mechanical contractor near Montreal, Quebec, and then went on to work for an innovative consulting engineering firm for the next five and a half years. He is now once again at a design-build mechanical contractor helping to design and operate buildings as efficiently as possible in the real world.
Daniel has been an ASHRAE member since 2004 and has held various chapter positions in Montreal and Halifax, including Halifax Chapter President for the past two years. He is also currently the Co-Chair for the Communications Committee. Daniel co-authored two case studies published in ASHRAE Journal and spoke at the Cold Climate Conference in Calgary in 2012.