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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. SCOTT PERRY
of pennsylvania
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Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Mr. William F. McQuade for his distinguished career in the Heating, Ventilation, Air- Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) industry.
(1991) and Masters (1992) degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University. Under the mentorship of Dr. Ralph Webb, a pioneer in enhanced heat transfer, he conducted research that helped the HVAC industry transition to safer more environmentally responsible refrigerants. Despite his young age, he was ready and able to contribute to global environmental research.
Corporation, where he rose from heat exchanger design engineer to Director of Innovation and Technology for Applied Products. While working full time, he earned his MBA from Penn State. In 2012, he was named a Fellow for the American Society for Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the leading global society for the HVAC&R industry, recognizing his contributions to chiller design and his work on the United Nations “Montreal Protocol.”
internationally. Transitioning to Johnson Controls, he played key roles in crafting global energy efficiency standards for HVAC equipment and various international energy agreements, including the Paris Climate Accord. He has advised the U.S., EU, and Chinese governments on ozone and climate policy, and the U.S. Department of State and EPA appointed him to the Indo-U.S. Taskforce on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). He later served on the Department of Energy HVAC Roadmap Collaboration Team. In 2019, William joined the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) as Vice President of Sector Services, where he oversaw
to apply lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to future equipment design. Since 2023, he has served as Global Vice President for Government Affairs and Sustainability at Baltimore Aircoil Company.
serving as the international President of ASHRAE. In his role, he spent more than 250 days traveling the world to champion his theme, “Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life,” in which he elevated water quality as an important pillar of indoor building quality, established the Presidential Ad Hoc Committee that led to the creation of the Center of Excellence for Indoor Environmental Quality, and advocated for standardized methods to measure embodied carbon in mechanical systems.
the: ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award (2012); AHRI Richard C. Schulze Distinguished Service Award (2014); ASHRAE Exceptional Service Award (2023); and ASHRAE Distinguished Public Service Award (2023). On top of his honors, he earned 22 U.S. and international patents. Most importantly, William has been an actively engaged father and mentor despite his demanding career. As a mentor, he has guided students, young engineers, and colleagues with patience, encouragement, and genuine care for their wellbeing. As a father, he guided his two sons as Boy Scouts, serving as Den Leader, Assistant Scoutmaster, and eventually Council President for the New Birth of Freedom Council.
Mr. Speaker, I am proud and honored to recognize Mr. William F. McQuade on his distinguished and decorated career in the HVAC&R industry and congratulate him on being installed as President of ASHRAE for the 2025 to 2026 session. His service to our local communities and Nation, and his commitment to making the world a better place, set the standard by which all should be judged.