ASHRAE Staff Report: The Business of ASHRAE

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 President Jeff Littleton Secretary to Society, ExCom, Board  Staff Management  International Relations  Public Relations & Marketing  Staff Operations

Government Affairs Doug Read Advocacy Committee Raise visibility with policymakers Build relationships with US government Outreach: funding, educational opportunities

Membership Services Director Carolyn Kettering Members Council Membership promotion & maintenance Student Activities YEA Chapter & Region support Conferences & Expos Customer service

Technology Director Claire Ramspeck Technology Council Standards and code interaction Research project administration Technical Committee support Respond to technical inquiries

Publishing & Education Director Steve Comstock Pubs & Education Council Publications production Library Web site structure & content Education Certification

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Administrative Services - Responsibilities 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

Accounting Annmarie Wilhoit Accounting Manager Direct accounting staff Financial reporting using GAAP principles Liaison for external audit Oversee payroll function

Human Resources Sharon Priebe HR Manager Oversee personnel Employee benefits Society’s insurance Staff 401K plan

Information Technology 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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