Honoring Those Who Led the Way
At our recent February luncheon, we had the honor of recognizing the past presidents of Columbus ASHRAE who were in attendance. These dedicated individuals have played a pivotal role in shaping our chapter and advancing the HVAC industry in central Ohio.
The Critical Role of Local Chapter Presidents
Presidents of local ASHRAE chapters serve as the backbone of our professional community. Their responsibilities extend far beyond ceremonial duties:
- Strategic Leadership: Setting the vision and direction for chapter initiatives, programs, and professional development opportunities
- Member Engagement: Fostering connections between engineers, contractors, manufacturers, and students within the industry
- Technical Advocacy: Promoting ASHRAE standards and best practices throughout the local design and construction community
- Professional Development: Organizing monthly luncheons, technical sessions, and networking events that keep members at the forefront of HVAC technology
- Community Outreach: Supporting the next generation of engineers through scholarships, mentorship, and educational partnerships
We are incredibly grateful for the time, expertise, and passion that our past presidents have invested in Columbus ASHRAE. Their leadership has helped countless professionals grow in their careers and has strengthened our entire regional HVAC community.
Past Presidents (1970-2026)
- 1970-1971: John Weeks
- 1971-1972: John Kuempel
- 1972-1973: Lewis Corner
- 1973-1974: Jeffrey Jones
- 1974-1975: Thomas Smith
- 1975-1976: William Fearon
- 1976-1977: Joseph Riley
- 1977-1978: Robert Raney
- 1978-1979: Dallas Sullivan
- 1979-1980: Wayne Kaser
- 1980-1981: Gerrit Van Straten
- 1981-1982: Richard Wuellner, Jr.
- 1982-1983: Edwin Herbert, Jr.
- 1983-1984: Philip Absi
- 1984-1985: Rod Mayo
- 1985-1986: George Collins
- 1986-1987: Stephen Sheridan
- 1987-1988: Carl McMullen
- 1988-1989: Peter Ball
- 1989-1990: Robert Ulliman
- 1990-1991: Robert Dunham
- 1991-1992: Gary Ash
- 1992-1993: Carl Sellke
- 1993-1994: Dennis Williams
- 1994-1995: Ron Koons
- 1995-1996: Dennis Hartz
- 1996-1997: Pat Halaiko
- 1997-1998: Glen Sweeney
- 1998-1999: Joe Riddle
- 1999-2000: Bill Whitmeyer
- 2000-2001: Bud Heiss
- 2001-2002: George Schmidt
- 2002-2003: Stuart Schlotterbeck
- 2003-2004: All Fullerton
- 2004-2005: Dave Riddle
- 2005-2006: Kent Swepston
- 2006-2007: Doug Hannum
- 2007-2008: Sean Kilbane
- 2008-2009: Ned Heminger
- 2009-2010: Aaron Clark
- 2010-2011: Phil Stafa
- 2011-2012: Jim Arnold
- 2012-2013: Mike Hoffa
- 2013-2014: Frank Eisenhower
- 2014-2015: Brent Long
- 2015-2016: Karen Hutsell
- 2016-2017: Casey Kapustka
- 2017-2018: Jared Keron
- 2018-2019: Hanse Cromer
- 2019-2020: Tony DeCrescenzo
- 2020-2021: Jake Taylor
- 2021-2022: David Kern
- 2022-2023: Andrew Stotz
- 2023-2024: Julia Timberman
- 2024-2025: Jamie Dennis
- 2025-2026: Bryan Crnarich
Thank You!
To all our past presidents—your dedication to ASHRAE and to our profession does not go unnoticed. We look forward to continuing the legacy of excellence you have established.
Photos from the February luncheon recognition are available in our gallery.