October 22, 2025 ~ rothchild’s, 12:00 ~ 1:00

East Tennessee ASHRAE Members,

We will be having our October chapter meeting on Wednesday, October 22 at Rothchild’s Catering on Kingston Pike from 12:00 – 1:00 pm. Please come as early as 11:45 to socialize with other members and friends in our industry. Lunch cost will be $25 per person and will be payable by credit card, check, or cash at the door. 1 PDH will be available for attendance.

Please note that this meeting is shifted from our regular monthly cadence from the third Wednesday to the fourth Wednesday.

We are excited to announce that our speaker for October will be ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturer Devin Abellon.  

Topic: Specifying Radiant Heating and Cooling Systems

Radiant heating and cooling systems continue to gain popularity in North America, due largely in part to the system’s ability to deliver high-efficiency sensible capacity while providing optimum comfort. When specifying a radiant system, there are certain key elements that should be included in the construction documents (plans and specifications) to ensure that the contractors have the necessary information required to meet the engineer’s and owner’s expectations. This seminar covers these key elements, including: manifold schedules, specifications, details and controls. This seminar will also help attendees avoid some of the common mistakes that occur when important information is omitted or improperly shown to help deliver a complete set so your client can reap the expected benefits.

Devin Abellon, P.E. is the Director of Engineered Solutions at Pac West Sales. He has 30 years of experience in the HVAC and plumbing industries with a focus on high-performance and sustainable building design and construction. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California at Santa Barbara and is a registered professional engineer in California and Arizona. He has been an active member of ASHRAE at the chapter, regional and society levels and currently serves as an ASHRAE Society Vice President, on ASHRAE’s Planning Committee and the Board of Directors DEI Advisory Subcommittee. He is also co-host of The Flourish Podcast.

Thank you,

Jared Murrell

Chapter President 2025-27