The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has appointed Bill McQuad as the 2025-26 Society president.
In his inaugural presidential address, McQuade introduced the theme for the 2025-26 Society Year, “Healthy Buildings: Designing For Life.”
The theme emphasises the critical role of indoor environmental quality (IEQ) in reducing environmental impacts to the built environment while supporting healthier, more resilient communities.
“Today, shelter is more than just a roof over one’s head,” McQuade said.
“Shelter encompasses the hospitals we are born in, the homes where we find comfort, the schools where we learn, and the buildings we work in.
“A well-designed shelter prioritizes indoor environmental quality, ensuring good air quality, proper lighting, thermal comfort, acoustics and access to safe water, all essential for health and comfort.
“Providing safe, stable, and sustainable shelter is not just a basic human need, it is a fundamental pillar of societal advancement and long-term development.”
McQuade is vice president for government affairs and global sustainability at Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. (BAC) in Jessup, Maryland.
Elected officers who will serve one-year terms are:
- President-Elect: Sarah E. Maston, director, Colliers Project Leaders, Hudson, Massachusetts.
- Treasurer: Ashish Rakheja, director/COO, AEON, Uttar Pradesh, India.
ASHRAE introduced its newest vice presidents who will serve a term of two years (Society Years 2025–2026 and 2026–2027):
- Vice President: Trenton S. Hunt, vice president and general manager for Mechanical Products, NSW, Midvale, Utah.
- Vice President: Andres J. Sepulveda, CEO, Commtech, Madrid, Spain.
ASHRAE also introduced its newest directors and regional chairs who will serve three-year terms from 2025–2028 plus three new directors-at-large. Appointments are listed on the ASHRAE web site.