About Us & Committees | Evansville Chapter

evansville Chair members

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President-Elect

Bio

Troy Cummings, PE

President

Technology Transfer Co-Chair (CTTC)

I graduated in 2005 with a B.S.E. from USI’s pilot program. Transferring from UT Knoxville’s Aerospace Engineering program, I was one of USI’s first graduating Engineering Class, and the only mechanical. Although we couldn’t say we graduated from an ABET accredited college on the day we graduated… years later, after ABET completed the review of the program & our class work, we now have the honor of saying we were the first ABET accredited class from USI.

From there, I worked as a stress/strain engineering contractor for petrochemical clients until 2016 when I made the switch to HVAC and the world of AEC / MEP.

Chris Steurer

Secretary & Special Events

Graduate of University of Southern Indiana with a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology.

12 years as Field Engineer for SIGECO, now Center Point Energy.

Worked in the HVAC field with Harshaw Trane, Goodman Distribution, Thermal Equipment Sales, and now AC Equipment Reps with over 20 years experience in residential, light commercial and applied equipment sales.

CRC Delegate

CRC Alternate

MEMBERSHIP PROMOTION

YOUNG ENGINEERS of ASHRAE

TREASURER

Aaron Derr, PE

Treasurer

Bio

Cameron Gibson

Membership Promotion

A licensed mechanical engineer for Hafer, a leading design firm in the Midwest. He brings a fresh outlook and enthusiastic attitude to his engineering work. He uses this motivation to enhance strategic goals and bottom-line objectives. He is meticulous when it comes to details of drawings and specifications for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing systems on projects.

An ambitious person, Cameron also enjoys giving back to the community outside of work. He serves on the Board of Directors for Terror on the Trail, a haunted trail fundraiser that raises money for the community. His dedication to hard work and taking on new challenges has allowed him to excel in his career and design successful solutions for clients.

Cameron’s personable nature makes him a great fit wherever he goes. You could talk to him for hours about his adventures and hobbies, which include disc golf, ultimate Frisbee, playing cards, reading, cooking, swimming, and anything that involves being outside. He also loves spending time with his wife, Chloe, and their two young sons.

Kyle Ozier

YEA

Bio...

GOV. AFFAIRS

Student Activities

Mark Messmer, PE

Government Affairs

Bio

Jessie Lofton, PhD

Student Activities

I teach Mechanical Engineering at UE and am excited to work with ASHRAE to engage more students outside the classroom in the Evansville area.

Letter from Chapter ASHRAE President 2023-2024:

Hello current and potential ASHRAE members:

As the Evansville Chapter’s new President, I wanted to take a moment as we start off this “ASHRAE year" to give you all a bit of insight of the goals I see for the chapter and to welcome everyone to give me feedback.

This year we’re going to be investing in our ourselves and our local community;

Getting back to the basics and trying to provide education (including PDH’s for the Engineers)
Increasing awareness and participation of our chapter
Increasing student involvement including a Student Branch reboot
Continuing to develop partnerships with allied Societies’ local chapters

Many times, the ASHRAE mission becomes overshadowed by current trends, “Presidential Theme,” and even politics. Does anyone remember the ASHRAE mission statement?

“To serve humanity by advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and their allied fields.”

To me, that means researching the best: design, equipment & installation, to achieve the needs; providing education to those (currently and studying towards) designing, building & installing; and hopefully share some of those experiences so we, as a community, grow and advance. That “we” is important, not just to realize current students will be our coworkers, the mission statement includes “… and their allied fields,” that includes ASPE, SMACNA, and other local chapters.

Please feel free to share with me your thoughts and feedback. If you’re not a member, check out our website and use one of the “contact us” boxes to leave us your thoughts. https://evansvilleashraech.wixsite.com/evansvilleashrae

Thank you,

Troy Cummings, PE

Chapter President (2023/24)