People on scales are divided into two opposing groups. Appearance of opinion leaders, influencing others. Nomination of an elected candidate.


ASHRAE announced its nominees for the 2025-26 slate of officers and directors. Nominations were made by the ASHRAE Nominating Committee from a list recommended by individual members and from Chapters Regional Conferences.

The 2025-26 nominees are as follows:

President-Elect: 
  Sarah Maston, PE, BCxP, LEED AP
Treasurer: 
  Ashish Rakheja
Vice Presidents:
  Trent Hunt
  Andres Sepulveda
Directors and Regional Chairs:
  Heather Platt-Gulledge – Region IV
  Julia Timberman – Region V
  Maggie Moninski – Region VI
  Jason Alphonso – Region XII
  Ching Loon Ong – Region XIII
  Pankaj Dharkar – Region XV
Directors-at-Large:
  Steve Kujak
  Daniel Nall
  Michael Pouchak
Alternate Director-at-Large:
  Martin Dieryckx

ASHRAE members will vote on the nominees via electronic ballot in May. Bill McQuade, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, LEED AP will serve as ASHRAE President for the 2025-26 Society Year.