Dear East TN ASHRAE Members and Friends,
Our chapter mourns the passing of Steve Sturgeon, P.E. Steve was our 1994-95 chapter president and was our CRC Chair or Co-Chair on three occasions - 1991, 2002, and 2012. Each time, he provided leadership that resulted in an event that brought great acclaim from our regional officers and attendees. Steve worked on numerous committees over the years, including Research Promotion and Golf Tournament.
Steve shared a close friendship with the late Walter Law, and they each served as chapter president on consecutive years, making for memorable board meetings. Their bonding trait was continuous disagreement, usually fostered by a greater desire to debate an issue rather than solve it. Nevertheless, our chapter grew and prospered those two years in a way that has yet to be duplicated. Steve and Walter were among the first participants of the ASHRAE Region VII planning meetings.
His career included over 40 years of experience in both engineering design and equipment sales. As a professional engineer, his early design work included leading projects in fields from education to aerospace. One highlight was participating in the 777 aircraft facility development program for Boeing Commercial Airplane in Seattle. His engineering experience helped him excel in sales, especially with industrial clients. Steve was always known for his thoroughness and commitment to the customer.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Berry Highland Memorial, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. A memorial service will follow at 6:00 PM.