President's Corner

Dear ASHRAE Members and especially the Cincinnati Board of Governors,

I just want to say how truly grateful I am for all that you do. Your hard work and dedication to advancing the HVAC&R industry don’t just set a standard of excellence—it inspires everyone around you, me included.

To the Cincinnati BOG members: your leadership and the countless hours you’ve poured into making our chapter strong and successful don’t go unnoticed. You’ve created something remarkable here—a community that thrives on innovation, mentorship, and collaboration. It’s because of your passion and commitment that we’re able to achieve so much together.

I’m honored to be part of this incredible group. Thank you for your generosity, expertise, and the time you give so selflessly. It’s impossible to express how much it means, but please know that it doesn’t go unappreciated.

Thank you to everyone who attended our final 2024-2025 monthly meeting in April! At the meeting, the students of the University of Cincinnati expressed their gratitude for the support of the local chapter, we had another enlightening technical presentation, and enjoyed a wonderful happy hour.

Our final event of the year is our annual golf outing, which is rapidly approaching!  There are still a couple of individual player signups available.  The signups can be found here.

Meet Your 2025-2026 Board of Governors

We’re excited to present the Board of Governors for the next ASHRAE year.  Please reach out with any feedback, or if you are interested in being a member of our board.

President: Margaret Norbut

Vice President: Patrick Fernbach

Treasurer: Joe Tornes

Secretary: Thom Anderson

YEA & Student Activities Updates

YEA Top Golf Event

Our YEA chair Margaret Norbut and Dayton YEA are once again planning a joint YEA event at Top Golf this fall!  Those who are interested in being sponsors can reach out to Margaret. mnorbut@klhengrs.com

UC ASHRAE Aiken High School Outreach Event

Members of the UC ASHRAE Chapter visited Aiken High School to lead a hands-on activity with students called Keep the Heat. The event introduced students to the principles of heat transfer and explored how different insulation materials work (or didn't work). The event was a huge success, with students fully engaged from start to finish. The UC ASHRAE Chapter did an outstanding job organizing and leading the activity, creating an exciting environment where learning and fun went hand in hand.

Students were challenged to design and build a container that could keep a cup of hot water warm for as long as possible. The designs were creative, the competition was close, and most importantly, the students walked away with a better understanding of thermal energy and real-world engineering concepts. The students showed incredible enthusiasm and creativity as they worked in teams, tested materials, and debated strategies. It was clear they were not only learning new concepts but also building teamwork and critical thinking skills.

If you’re interested in getting involved with future K-12 STEM outreach events or know of a school that would benefit from an activity like this, please reach out to any of our local board members.

Turning up the heat on STEM education!