September 2026 
President's Message
PRESIDENT: Julia Stueve
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for all that recently attended our first meeting of the year! We had a great turnout and are excited to host more interesting and technical presentations to ensure we all can continue to learn and grow! If there is a specific topic you would like to see a presentation for, please reach out to myself or our President-Elect Megan Maes.
Congratulations to four of our members for receiving Chapter Service Awards from the Region. We appreciate your years of service and dedication.
- J. Diane Mitchell
- Adrienne Thomle
- John Bidga
- Alec Lyons
Our 15th Annual Golf Tournament is coming up next week! This will be held on Friday October 9th at Arrowcreek Golf Course. There are only (2) team spots still available! If you would still like to participate in raising funds for Research Promotions, there are still sponsorships available including the Trophies/Awards Donation. If you have registered for a team, please make sure you get your players’ names to Bryan Tilton as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing all of you there!
Beyond your local membership, the 2027 AHR Expo will be January 25-27th in Chicago (https://www.ahrexpo.com/). More than 1900 manufacturers and suppliers will showcase innovations across the HVAC/R fields along with industry seminars, panels with professionals in the industry, and opportunities to earn PDHs. This will be a great opportunity to get a first look into the major changes and innovations expected to hit our industry.
Best,
Julia Stueve
President Elect Report
President Elect / Programs Chair – Megan Maes
This month’s meeting is during Lunch on Thursday, October 15th during lunch at Twisted Fork!
11:30 AM-1:00PM
Twisted Fork
1191 Steamboat Pkwy
Reno, NV 89521
Register at:
Price for admission is $40, student registration is free.
Jacob Wycoff – Cambridge Air Solutions
Air Distribution and Efficiency Through Air Turnover Systems
Bio
Jacob Wycoff is a Representative Sales Manager for Cambridge Air Solutions with significant experience in the HVAC industry focusing on applied HVAC systems and energy-efficiency optimization. He previously served as a Senior Applications Engineer with Cambridge Air Solutions. Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Construction Business in Construction Management from the University of Oklahoma.
Topic
This presentation will explore the fundamentals of air distribution in high-bay commercial and industrial facilities and how air turnover systems can be applied to improve comfort, efficiency, and overall building performance. Topics will include thermal stratification, air mixing, equipment sizing and placement, system controls, and the impact of air distribution on heating and cooling energy consumption. The presentation will also discuss air turnover strategies to help reduce hot and cold spots, manage infiltration, support ventilation requirements, and provide an effective alternative to traditional extensively ducted HVAC systems in high-bay facilities.
List of meetings for this year (tune in to future issues for more info).
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ASHRAE Meeting Dates 2026-27 |
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DATE |
Person |
Company |
Lunch/Dinner |
Location |
Topic |
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9/17/2026 |
Wesley Ulloa |
FACS |
Lunch |
Twisted Fork |
The Core Fundamentals of ASHRAE Standard 188 and Building Water Management |
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10/15/2026 |
Jacob Wycoff |
Cambridge Air Solutions |
Lunch |
Twisted Fork | Air Distribution and Efficiency through Air Turnover Systems |
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11/19/2026 |
Tom Ziman |
Climate Control Group |
Lunch |
TBD |
Cost Savings for Hydronic Systems |
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2/18/2027 |
Kevin Gray | Ambient | Past Presidents Dinner | TBD | 45°C and Counting: Can Data Centers Really Ditch the Chiller? |
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3/18/2027 |
ASHRAE President | ||||
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4/15/2027 |
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5/20/2027 |
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Calendar of Events
Golf Tournament Chair - Bryan Tilton
Friday October 9th, 2026–Registration at 8:00 a.m., Shotgun Start at 9:30 a.m.
At
The Club at ArrowCreek
2905 Arrowcreek Pkwy
Reno, Nevada 89511
Entry Fee: $750.00 per 4-some Mail checks to: ASHRAE Chapter 126
P.O. Box 21195 Reno, NV 89515
Or on our website at
REGISTER
The fee includes:
- 1 round of golf, cart rental, Breakfast Burritos, and lunch buffet
There will be a hole-in-one contest in which the winner will receive $10,000 prize. Rules are as detailed by “Hole-in-one International”.
All participants and guests are eligible to participate in the raffle where there will be a wide assortment of prizes, including a driver and an iron set and many more enticing prizes.
If you have any questions, contact Bryan Tilton. To reserve your spot visit our website at the link above.
There are two foursomes still available (as of 10/1)
We also have the following sponsorships still available (as of 10/1):
These can all be signed up for at the following link: REGISTER
Membership Promotions Chair Report
Membership Chair – Mark Rawson
Hello Northern Nevada ASHRAE Members,
One of the best parts of being in this chapter is the people, and we're excited to share that our community keeps growing. Please join me in welcoming our newest members:
- Angelo Anthony Louis Piziali - DMG Reno
- Mirica Krajewski
- Yvonne Feldhaus - Renown
- Matthew Thompson - Carrier
If you see a new face at our next meeting or event, please take a minute to introduce yourself, share a bit about what you do, and help them feel at home. Many of us got our start in this industry because someone reached out, so let's pay it forward.
New members, welcome aboard! We're glad you're here. If you have questions about getting involved, committees, or upcoming events, feel free to reach out to me anytime.
Know someone who'd benefit from joining? Send them my way.
Training
The ASHRAE HVAC Design Training is headed back to Salt Lake City after a couple years, and we’re excited to bring a revamped, all-new Level II course reconstructed by the creators themselves, Julia Keen and Joel Primeau! This updated training offers fresh content, enhanced learning opportunities, and insights directly from the originators of the curriculum. The training will take place October 26-30, 2026.
HVAC Design Training: Tools for High-Performance Building Design | Salt Lake City, UT
26 - 28 October 2026
Salt Lake City, UT | Level I | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm MDT
29 – 30 October 2026
Salt Lake City, UT | Level II | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm MDT
Course Description
Salt Lake City HVAC Design Level I & II Training
HVAC Design: Level I – Essentials | 26 - 28 October 2026
NEW! HVAC Design: Level II - Application | 29 - 30 October 2026
This training is not recorded for distribution
HVAC Design: Level I – Essentials
ASHRAE’s HVAC Design: Level I – Essentials training provides participants with instruction that accelerates their transformation into effective members of a design, construction, or facilities maintenance team. Developed by industry-leading professionals selected by ASHRAE, the training provides attendees with the fundamentals and technical aspects of HVAC design. Attendees will gain practical skills and knowledge to design and maintain HVAC systems that can be put to immediate use.
In addition to gaining in-depth knowledge and understanding, attendees will receive real-world examples of HVAC systems based on the renovated ASHRAE Headquarters building. The training also teaches a systematic approach to guide a design team to a solution that optimally meets the client’s expectations. Engineered drawings of the ASHRAE Headquarters renovation will also be discussed so participants are exposed to plan reading and visual understanding of system design.
NEW HVAC Design Level II!
ASHRAE’s HVAC Design Training Level II has been completely revamped and enhanced with new examples, improved course content and current standard references designed to provide an even better learning experience. Whether you choose to attend in-person or virtually, this is a great opportunity to expand your HVAC knowledge and learn directly from industry experts. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this engaging and impactful training experience!
Register today and take your HVAC design skills to the next level.
More Information Here: HVAC Design Training
Join Us in Chicago!
January 23 - 27, 2027
Registration Open Now!
Learning, Networking, and Industry Innovation – Chicago 2027!
With Technical Sessions, ALI courses, committee meetings, networking events, social gatherings, the AHR Expo, and much more, ASHRAE’s Winter Conference delivers something for everyone. It’s one of the year’s best opportunities to learn from industry experts, expand your professional network, and stay ahead of emerging trends.
Explore the 2027 Winter Conference...
2027 AHR Expo Chicago
Visit booth S6810!
January 25-27, 2027
North Building & South Building
McCormick Place Convention Center
2301 South King Dr, Chicago, IL 60616
The ASHRAE co-sponsored AHR Expo is the world’s largest HVAC&R event of the year, packed with education sessions, the latest technology on the show floor, and thousands of industry professionals. Your (paid) ASHRAE Conference badge gives you access to the Expo.
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