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| | The East Texas Chapter of ASHRAE has a wide variety of members, and we can always use more! For the 2007-2008 ASHRAE year, we will periodically publish a biography of selected members from all levels in the chapter organization. If you would like to join the East Texas Chapter of ASHRAE, you may sign up here, or you may talk to our Membership Promotion officer, Clinton Odom.
 | Name: Kristin Schaefer
| Age: YEA eligible! (Young Engineers in ASHRAE)
| Education: BSME and MSME from Texas A&M
| Job Title: Product Design Engineer
| | Bio: I entered the HVAC&R industry because Trane hired me to work in residential split system design after I graduated from A&M!
I like this industry because it gives me the chance to solve problems that affect daily life. For instance, take my very first project at Trane: I was able to work with a team to design, test, and implement an out door axial fan that is much quieter than the previous one. If you've ever been woken in the middle of a summer night by an outdoor air conditioning unit "kicking on", then you know how important that project was! I've also been part of air handler & air cleaner design projects, doing everything from refrigeration to ergonomic design.
I joined ASHRAE for the networking opportunity to meet other local engineering & industry people, and I stayed for the development opportunity. You never know what you are going to learn at the monthly meeting or a Chapter Regional Conference (CRC). Plus, with our Region VIII incorporating 3 Mexican chapters, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas (except El Paso) getting to the CRC can be half the fun!
Kristin is a Product Design Engineer working in Engineering & Technology and has been with Trane for 4 years. She has served our local chapter in several capacities including Chapter President for 2006-2007. Kristin got into engineering as a way to help people help themselves and because she enjoys making things work.
|  | Name: Rhamy Morrison | | Education: Associate of Science in Arts; Bachelor of Science in Training and Development; Master of Science in Training and Development; Master of Science in Human Resource Development | | Job Title: Learning Specialist | | |
Bio: I am currently employed by American Standard/Trane Residential Systems in Tyler, Texas as a Learning Specialist. I teach the Product and Technical curriculum to new Territory Managers employed in the National Distribution chain, and manage the Marketing & Sales web-based Learning Management System. Prior to coming to Residential Systems in June 1997, I was Program Coordinator/Instructor for the HVAC associate degree and clock-hour program at Kilgore College. I have been involved in the HVAC industry since 1965 as a technician/contractor. Aside from owning/operating a commercial contracting business for 15 years, I have managed two other businesses - each located in Tyler, Texas and Shreveport, Louisiana. I currently hold Texas trade licenses as a Master Electrician, Master Plumber, and “A” Contractor in HVAC. I am past president of the East Texas ASHRAE Chapter and am currently serving as Research Promotions chair. I also serve on the University of Texas @ Tyler HRD/Technology advisory committee a chairperson, and on the Code Advisory committee for the City of Tyler as an electrician advisor. I attribute my success to my wife for her patience, support, and encouragement, as well as my parents for their principles and ethics taught to me during my childhood.
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