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ASHRAE Membership

Membership up over last year– 52,1993 total members– 43,372 members in US and Canada– 8,821 outside those countries– 5,638 student members – 221 transferred from

student membership– Top industry classification – consulting

engineers, contractors, manufacturers

Foundation

• Renewed Foundation– New staff– Revamped Web

presence– State-of-the-art

computer system to reach potential donors

Why Am I Here?• Answer your

questions• Become aware of

changing needs of membership

• Provide a contact point of assistance from Headquarters for referral to proper department

• Reinforce that ASHRAE staff is here to support you

ASHRAE Staff Operations

• Over 100 employees• Annual operational expenditures of

about $18 million• 39% of revenue from publication

sales/advertising• 34% of revenue from membership dues• 14% of revenue from meetings and Exposition • 3% of revenue from education and

certification

• Research Promotion about $2 million

Executive Vice Executive Vice President Jeff LittletonPresident Jeff Littleton

• Secretary to Society, ExCom, Board Staff Management International Relations Public Relations &

Marketing Staff Operations

Government Government AffairsAffairs

Doug ReadDoug Read• Advocacy Committee

• Raise visibility with policymakers

• Build relationships with US government

• Outreach: funding, educational opportunities

Membership Services Membership Services Director Director

Carolyn Kettering Carolyn Kettering Members CouncilMembership promotion &

maintenanceStudent ActivitiesYEAChapter & Region supportConferences & ExposCustomer service

Technology Technology Director Director

Claire RamspeckClaire RamspeckTechnology Council

Standards and code interaction

Research project administration

Technical Committee support

Respond to technical inquiries

Publishing & Publishing & Education Director Education Director Steve ComstockSteve Comstock

Pubs & Education Council

Publications production Library Web site structure & content Education Certification

ASHRAE’s Administrative can we help you?

Administrative Services - Administrative Services - ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

• Implement financial decisions and policies set by the Board of Directors

• Staff liaison to Finance Committee

• Prepare and maintain the Society’s budgets and forecasts

• Fiduciary responsibility for ASHRAE and the Foundation’s funds

• Ensure IRS compliance

AccountingAccountingAnnmarie Wilhoit

Accounting Manager

• Direct accounting staff• Financial reporting using

GAAP principles• Liaison for external audit• Oversee payroll function

Human ResourcesHuman Resources

Sharon Priebe HR Manager

• Oversee personnel

• Employee benefits

• Society’s insurance

• Staff 401K plan

Information Information TechnologyTechnology

Dana Suffes IT Manager• Manage IT Department• Ensure application of

appropriate technologies• Membership Database • Maintain integrity of the

ASHRAE network• Support internet

applications• Phone system &

building security

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