Distinguished Lecturer Program

Perfect presentation (from Mitchell Swann) for a joint meeting (PSPE & AASHE), which also included highway/civil engineers. This allowed seamless diversity among the entire audience.

Anthracite Chapter

Ross (Montgomery) made an extremely positive impression on everyone involved with this lecture. His combination of professionalism and approachability/likeability left us wanting more.

Black Hills Area Chapter

This was one of the most engaging presentations I've attended. It sounded like he (Luke Leung) can speak on other similar related topics. I would like to hear more. Thoroughly enjoyed the presentation!

Central Illinois Chapter

The Distinguished Lecturer program continues to prove itself as an important asset for running CTTC topics. The topic given by DL Brian Monk paired with the venue perfectly making it our most successful event for 2018-2019.

Hamilton Chapter

The overall response to Dr. Khankari was great. He was prepared, engaging, animated, and enjoyable.

Hawaii Chapter

Ron's (Jarnagin) perspective on the history and background for ASHRAE standards he has worked on is invaluable. He is professional and personable and has a way of making even dry subjects easy to connect with.

Nashville Chapter

Jim's (Vallort) knowledge of the subject and ability to express it with the Chapter was excellent. Multiple members verbally gave high marks for his presentation abilities and the topic itself.

NE Oklahoma Chapter

Devin (Abellon) did a great job explaining the science and application of this type of cooling system. Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Sierra Delta Chapter

Chris (Mathis) did a great job of presenting on why codes and standards matter in not just building performance but on a holistic level with respect to how it affects our total energy and how that affects our environment.

South Dakota Chapte

Chris (Edmondson) is one of the most entertaining, enthusiastic and passionate speakers I have heard. He does a great job keeping the audience attentive and interested and communicates his messages very well.

Southern Piedmont Chapter

Dr. Keen candidly discussed the ASHRAE bEQ Program, its advantages, and its challenges. Her performance during Q&A was particularly well-done.

Triangle Chapter

Good overall audience participation from our group. Hank Jackson is a dynamic speaker using group activities to make a better presentation. Highly recommended.

Tucson Chapter

The ASHRAE Distinguished Lecturers (DL) Program began in Society Year 1996-97. The purpose of the program is to provide ASHRAE Chapters with lecturers equipped to speak on relevant subjects of interest to ASHRAE members and guests without incurring huge costs. The Distinguished Lecturer Program is supervised by the Chapter Technology Transfer Committee.

2023-24 Allocations

For the 2023-24 Society Year, 195 visits are allocated to the 15 ASHRAE Regions. The CTTC Regional Vice Chair for each Region allocates visits to the Chapters.

*REQUEST YOUR DL(S) HERE

Distinguished Lecturer Listings

Distinguished Lecturer Topics – Complete Listing & Search

The report provided at the link below lists each DL by name and topic. Since DL information is subject to change, please download a new report periodically, and be sure to check the DL’s individual pages for the most complete, up-to-date information.

2022-23 Complete Distinguished Lecturer Listing & Topics (September 2022)

Continuing Education Credits

Continuing Education Credits – New York, AIA, & GBCI

Continuing Education Credits for DL Visits in the State Florida

Distinguished Lecturer presentations may be accepted for continuing education credits by the State of Florida. Please check with the Florida Board of Professional Engineers for more information about its continuing education requirements.

Chapters may use the attached sign-in sheet to collect the information needed to report continuing education credits to the State of Florida for DL visits. Chapters should return the sign-in sheet within 10 days of the DL presentation to chapterprograms@ashrae.org.

This Certificate of Attendance may be used for distribution to your DL Program attendees for self-reporting.

Distinguished Lecturer Ratings

These scores are provided by the Host Chapter following each Distinguished Lecturer visit.

Forms – Chapters

Distinguished Lecturer Participation Form (2023-24) (Updated July 2023) *Please use the digital form

Distinguished Lecturer Event Summary Critique Form (Updated May 2016)

Distinguished Lecturer Evaluation Form (Updated March 2019)

-	Submit Digitally >> Scan the QR code for quick mobile access to submit your Distinguished Lecturer/ Speaker Evaluation Form – NOTE this feature is currently in Beta testing only, please continue to submit official evaluation forms to your RVC -