June 2026 Newsletter
Calendar of Events
nebraska ashrae technical conference
August 07, 2026, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Hilton Omaha 1001 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68102
Registration is now open! https://dionysustickets.com/nebraskacrc2026
The Nebraska ASHRAE Tech Conference is being held in conjunction with the CRC we are hosting August 6-8 in Omaha. Complete with vendor booths, 3 simultaneous session tracks, the ASHRAE Society President's Luncheon, and off-site tours, this will be our biggest Tech Conference yet! Local chapter members can register here. Be sure to register for the Zoo tour or the Steelhouse Omaha tour if you are interested in attending those Friday afternoon. Full day Tech Conference registration includes a breakfast buffet and the President's Luncheon. You can also add a la carte purchases for the CRC Awards Dinner at the Zoo that evening or other CRC events.
Registration for CRC as a full attendee includes the Tech Conference, so if you are already attending CRC, you do not need to purchase a separate Tech Conference registration.
Join us for a full day of presentations and tours with an opportunity to earn up to 8 PDH credits. More information on Tracks, Presentations, and Speakers coming soon!
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President's Report
Nebraska ASHRAE Members,
As the Society Year comes to a close at the end of June, I'm reflecting on my time serving the chapter as President. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to lead such a remarkable group of volunteers and members. Thank you so much for all you have contributed to make Nebraska ASHRAE what it is. We are frequently referred to as the model chapter for others, and we only got here because of all of you.
Our year is slowing down, but we still have our golf outing next week. Teams are sold out, but you still have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets, color balls, tiger drive, and be a sponsor. Check those opportunities out on the chapter website.
Registration is open for the Nebraska ASHRAE Technical Conference (formerly known as CEU Day) as well as CRC! Visit this link (https://dionysustickets.com/nebraskacrc2026) to register for the Tech Conference, CRC, or a la carte events like our Welcome Party at the Durham Museum or Awards Dinner at the Henry Doorly Zoo. The Tech Conference will be a full day of presentations and tours on Friday, August 7th. Registration for the full day gives you the chance to earn 8 PDHs and includes a breakfast keynote, access to the presentations, the President's Lunch, and the opportunity to tour Steelhouse Omaha and/or the zoo. Be sure to register early to get the early-bird pricing - the price goes up in July! I hope to see many of you there!
We are also looking for volunteers for CRC. There are many roles to fill, including registration, preparing welcome bags, VIP guest transportation, meeting setup, and hospitality suite staffing. If you're interested in volunteering for a short time slot, please fill out the quick survey at this link (https://forms.office.com/r/Eu5shmN39Z) or reach out to Shaun Nienhueser ([email protected]). We also still have sponsorships available for CRC. If your company or a manufacturer you represent is interested in sponsoring our CRC, reach out to Will Morris ([email protected]). We have been hard at work planning a great event and are so appreciative of your support!
If you're interested in getting more involved in the chapter for the next year, reach out to our incoming President, Abby Visty-Brophy ([email protected]). I know the chapter is in great hands going forward, and I'm looking forward to seeing everything we are able to accomplish. Thanks for the honor of serving as President of Nebraska ASHRAE!
Sarah Bordenkecher
President - Nebraska ASHRAE
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ASHRAE RESEARCH PROMOTION
research promotion spotlight
We are in the final push of our ASHRAE fundraising year!!
We are currently at 70% of our annual goal. At this time last year, we were only at 40% of our annual goal and still set a record for our biggest fundraiser ever.
The NE Chapter gets additional recognition for achieving our goal by the 15th.
Please help us in achieving this milestone and wrap up our year with another new record!
Target Goal: $25,250
Current Donations: $17,718
Click the link below to donate to the 2025-2026 Nebraska Research Promotion fundraising campaign:
THANK YOU to all of our donors that have supported us throughout the year!
Individual Donors
Major Donor ($500 - $999)
Sara Robbins
Nicholas Mandel
Major Donor ($250 - $499)
Dan Holtmeyer
Frederich Granzow
Fred Hiatt
Honor Roll ($150 - $249)
Abigail Brophy
Tim Wentz
Sarah Bordenkecher
Ryan Hempel
Tyler Glesne
Jeff McCaslin
Patrick Killeen
Jessica Renner
Other Donors
Geir Rimmereide
Donald Horn
Milena Palahanska-Mavrov
Ronald Feuerbach, I
Corporate Donors
Major Donor ($1,000 - $2,499)
Samsung
Victaulic Co
ASHRAE NE Chapter - Member Appreciation Casino Night
Major Donor ($500 - $999)
Sys-Kool - Omaha
Hydronic Energy
Midlands Mechanical
Catalyst Partners
Mechanical Systems Inc
Alvine
Environmental Quality Experts
Specialized Engineering Solutions
Honor Roll ($150 - $499)
Engineered Controls Inc
Mechanical Contractors Association - Omaha
Hayes Mechanical
Mechanical Sales, Inc.
Verne Simmonds Company
Tune Facilities
Johnson Controls Inc.
Grundfos Americas Corporation
Trane - Ralston
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In Memory
Membership Recognition
In Memory,
The Nebraska Chapter is honored to recognize the dedicated members who were involved with the chapter and served our industry for many years. Our thoughts go out to the families of the following:
James P. Roubal
December 24, 1930 - April 23, 2026
Nebraska Chapter ASHRAE President – 1968-1969
ASHRAE Fellow
ASHRAE 50 Year Member
ASHRAE Life Member
If you know a recent Nebraska Chapter member who has passed away, please feel free to let us know [email protected]
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ASHRAE Chapter Officers
President: Sarah Bordenkecher
President Elect: Abby Visty
Secretary: Peter Koneck-Wilwerding
Treasurer: Will Morris
Board of Governors: Ryan Hempel
Board of Governors: Jeff McCaslin
Board Ex-Officio: Sara Robbins
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