Welcome to the Minnesota ASHRAE Chapter!

President's Corner

Welcome to the Minnesota Chapter of ASHRAE! I’m honored to serve as your president for the 2025–2026 year. Our chapter is a strong and engaged community of HVAC&R professionals, and I look forward to building on that strength as we work together this year.

We are aligning our efforts with ASHRAE Society President Bill McQuade’s theme, “Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life.” This theme challenges us to focus on designing and operating buildings that not only perform efficiently but also promote health, wellness, and resilience for the people who use them.

To support this vision, our chapter will focus on four key goals this year:

Strengthening section collaboration with the Northern Lights and Rochester groups

Expanding educational outreach to universities, community colleges, and technical schools

Hosting more monthly meetings with member feedback guiding venues and presenters

Growing committees by encouraging more member involvement and leadership opportunities

These goals will help us connect more broadly, engage the next generation, and create meaningful opportunities for our members to contribute.

I encourage you to visit the “Upcoming Events” section of our website for details on our programming, including Women in ASHRAE events, the Energy Expo, Refrigeration Seminar, Education Seminar, Golf Tournament, and more. These events are designed to educate, inspire, and strengthen our professional community.

Finally, I want to recognize and thank our dedicated Board of Governors, committee chairs, and volunteers whose efforts make our chapter thrive. I also extend my gratitude to our members for their continued support of operations and research promotion—your contributions directly impact our ability to serve both our industry and our community.

On behalf of the Board of Governors, I look forward to seeing you at our events and working with you to make 2025–2026 a year of collaboration, growth, and healthier buildings for all.

Rolf Blom
2025–2026 President
Minnesota Chapter of ASHRAE
[email protected]

Upcoming Meetings and Events

2025-26 ASHRAE Society theme

ASHRAE society president Bill McQuade, P.E., CDP, Fellow Member ASHRAE, LEED AP is proud to present his 2025-26 presidential theme, "Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life."

“Balancing energy efficiency with good IEQ ensures that buildings are not only environmentally sustainable but also conducive to the health and productivity of their occupants, creating a win-win situation for both people and the planet.”

To learn more about President McQuade and the 2025-26 ASHRAE society theme, visit the society website here.

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