Author: Steffen Peuker

Matt di Cicco, a sales manager with Hussmann took the time to present at the 4/2/2026 club meeting. Hussmann is a company that designs and manufactures commercial refrigeration systems and display cases primarily used by supermarkets, convenience stores, and food retailers. The Federal AIM Act is resulting in the largest change in the refrigeration industry […]

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Mike Gallagher, President Emeritus of Western Allied Corporation, spoke at the 2/26/2026 club meeting and shared practical career advice for students entering the HVAC industry. He discussed different business structures and emphasized the importance of company culture, encouraging students to visit potential employers in person and understand who they would report to before accepting a […]

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Aidan Hays, a sales engineer with DMG took the time to present at the 2/12/2026 club meeting. DMG is a leader in HVAC equipment sales. They specialize in high quality engineered products and pride themselves on being technical solutions providers to their customers. DMG has offices all over California and always looking for talented Cal […]

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Overview Mehrdad Alipour, PE, from Therma led a workshop on modern data center HVAC design. He explained how HVAC has changed as computing demand has grown. He also covered higher power densities and the fast rise of cloud and AI. Mehrdad connected core mechanical engineering ideas to real site conditions. He showed how HVAC supports […]

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The annual HVAC&R Industry Showcase drew an impressive turnout this year, with over 300 students and 33 companies in attendance. Representatives shared insights into real-industry experiences in areas such as energy efficiency, sustainable building solutions, and much more. Overall, the event demonstrated the growing importance of HVAC&R in addressing global needs, including energy and sustainability […]

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The HVAC&R 20th Annual Event weekend kicked off with an ASHRAE/Women in ME dinner. More than 60 students attended, as well as several industry professionals and faculty members. The event included a networking session and an industry panel, as well as dinner. During the panel industry professionals with six months to 15+ years of experience shared […]

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