ASHRAE NYC Chapter - February 2025 
President's Report
Hello ASHRAE members,
Our ANNUAL GALA is back! The ASHRAE NYC 2025 GALA will be held on April 11th, 2025, at Tavern on the Green, and promises to be an unforgettable evening! This prestigious event will bring together industry leaders, members, and partners for an elegant night of celebration, networking, and inspiration. This year we will be recognizing Scott Frank and Jake Canale for their outstanding contributions to our field. Scott will receive our Distinguished Service Award and Jake will receive our Rising Star Award. Congratulations Scott and Jake!
Ticket information and sponsorship opportunities are now available and can be purchased/requested via our website, https://ashraeny.org/GALA2025.
ASHRAE NYC has officially launched the start of our first comprehensive digital NYC Industry Product/Service Directory! If your company is interested in sponsoring this unique, first of its kind industry resource, please complete our NYC Industry Directory sponsor intake form to submit your request and receive your invoice, all in just a few minutes. Please visit https://ashraeny.org/Industry_Directory and see the ‘NYC Industry Directory’ section of this newsletter for additional details.
We are working to grow our membership this year to reach over 1,000 active ASHRAE NYC members. Please help us achieve this goal by inviting your colleagues and friends to become an ASHRAE NYC member. For more information about ASHRAE membership benefits and how to join, please visit https://www.ashrae.org/membership/member-benefits.
Our Chapter Sponsorship options have officially been updated, and we have exciting new sponsor benefits to announce:
If your company (or you as an individual) has an interest in becoming an ASHRAE NYC sponsor or renewing as a sponsor, please visit https://ashraeny.org/Sponsorship.
With Valentine’s Day approaching, now is a great time to show yourself some love by investing in your professional and personal development. I encourage everyone to relentlessly pursue their own definition of success, live life with a mindset of continuous growth, and make a positive impact. ASHRAE Certification is a great tool to help you reach your professional and personal goals. For more information on how you can become ASHRAE Certified, please visit https://www.ashrae.org/professional-development/ashrae-certification.
As always, I would like to remind everyone of ASHRAE’s mission, vision and core values, as well as the Chapter Level and Society Level Presidential Themes for this year:
To serve humanity by advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and their allied fields.
ASHRAE Vision:
A healthy and sustainable built environment for all.
ASHRAE Core Values:
Excellence, Commitment, Integrity, Collaboration, Volunteerism, Diversity
New York City Chapter Presidential Theme (President Brandon Sheiner):
DREAM BIG, DO THE RIGHT THING, MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT
Society Presidential Theme (President Dennis Knight):
EMPOWERING OUR WORKFORCE: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Sincerely,
Brandon Sheiner, P.E., CEM, CBCP, CEP, BEMP, CDP
President (SY 2024-2025)
ASHRAE New York City Chapter
Upcoming Events
Below is a list of our upcoming events. Please visit our website at www.ashraenyc.org to register or find out more information about a specific event. We look forward to seeing you!
Annual Gala Event
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our Annual Gala on Friday, April 11th at Taverna on the Green. Our honorees for the night are:
- DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD ... Scott Frank, Managing Partner at JB&B
- RISING STAR AWARD ... Jake Canale, Lead Consultant, Mechanical Engineering at WSP (formerly AKF)
Interested in sponsoring our 2025 Gala? Please reach out to [email protected] , email subject ‘Sponsor ASHRAE NYC – GALA 2025’
Mentorship Program
ASHRAE Mentorship Program!
This event has been temporarily postponed. More information to follow!
NYC Industry Directory
The NYC ASHRAE Chapter is thrilled to announce the development of a comprehensive NYC Industry Product/Service Directory, a centralized platform designed for local professionals in the construction and related industries. This user-friendly resource will provide essential information and reliable product insights, facilitating the discovery, comparison, and review of a diverse array of services. Aimed at bridging the gap between consumers and businesses, the directory will also help navigate rapidly changing local laws, serving as a valuable tool for both consumers seeking dependable information and businesses looking to showcase their offerings.
Open to Vendors/Product Manufactures and all construction related businesses, if you are interested in advertising your business fill out the form and we will follow up with registration details.
Community Service
Are you looking for ways to give back to the community? Many of our partner organizations are seeking volunteers who can help with doing a peer review of MEP designs. If you are interested in these volunteer opportunities, please reach out to the ASHRAE NYC Chapter by emailing [email protected].
Sponsors
Thank you again to all our Sponsors for their generous contributions to the local ASHRAE NYC Chapter! With their support, we are able to host meaningful events for our engineering community.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please visit the Sponsorship page of our website: https://ashraeny.org/Sponsorship
Joining the ASHRAE BOG
Do you love ASHRAE and want to get involved in a leadership role? We are always looking for active members to join our Board of Governors (BOG) or sub-committees. Please reach out to us if you're interested in helping us better serve our community! This is a great opportunity for furthering your career!
