President's Message:
Welcome to another year of ASHRAE here in the Long Island Chapter!
It’s a privilege to welcome you to the 25’-26’ ASHRAE year with the Long Island Chapter.
First, I want to start by thanking Elizabeth (Liz) Jedrlinic for her incredible leadership as Chapter President this past year. Liz set the standard for what strong, steady leadership looks like—balancing local responsibilities while also making a big impact at the Society level.
Because of her efforts, along with the dedication of our Board of Governors and committee chairs, the Long Island Chapter had another outstanding year. We wrapped up the season in June with our end-of-year celebration, where we awarded a record amount in student scholarships. Congratulations again to all the recipients—we’re excited to see the future of our industry in your hands. Also, for the first time ever, the Chapter started & donated $30,000 to a Scholarship endowment fund that will pay scholarships every year into the future.
This summer was a busy and exciting one for our chapter as we had the honor of hosting the Region 1 CRC right here on Long Island. The event brought together more than 120 ASHRAE members and their families from chapters all across the Northeast for three days of technical sessions, training workshops, networking, and plenty of fun. A very big thank you goes out to Andrew Manos and Past President Elizabeth (Liz) Jedrlinic, who led the planning committee and put in countless hours to make it all possible. I also want to extend my sincere thanks to all of our local sponsors, whose support was critical in bringing this event to life. Hosting the CRC was a proud moment for our chapter and a great way to showcase what Long Island can do. As always, our chapter is 100% volunteer-driven. If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, now is the perfect time. Whether it’s serving on a committee, helping with an event, or bringing new ideas, your contributions are what keep this chapter strong.
I’m excited to kick off the 2025–2026 year and I look forward to seeing everyone at our first meeting in September!
See you soon,
Matthew Catan
President, ASHRAE Long Island Chapter
Matthew Catan is the owner of Catan Energy Solutions, a manufacturer’s representative firm specializing in HVAC equipment and energy-efficient solutions across the NYC/Long Island region. In addition to leading his company, Matthew is deeply involved in ASHRAE, serving as the current President of the Long Island Chapter. He has been an active member for nearly a decade, contributing to chapter operations, regional initiatives, and society-level collaboration to advance innovation and education in the HVAC industry.
It’s a privilege to welcome you to the 25’-26’ ASHRAE year with the Long Island Chapter.
First, I want to start by thanking Elizabeth (Liz) Jedrlinic for her incredible leadership as Chapter President this past year. Liz set the standard for what strong, steady leadership looks like—balancing local responsibilities while also making a big impact at the Society level.
Because of her efforts, along with the dedication of our Board of Governors and committee chairs, the Long Island Chapter had another outstanding year. We wrapped up the season in June with our end-of-year celebration, where we awarded a record amount in student scholarships. Congratulations again to all the recipients—we’re excited to see the future of our industry in your hands. Also, for the first time ever, the Chapter started & donated $30,000 to a Scholarship endowment fund that will pay scholarships every year into the future.
This summer was a busy and exciting one for our chapter as we had the honor of hosting the Region 1 CRC right here on Long Island. The event brought together more than 120 ASHRAE members and their families from chapters all across the Northeast for three days of technical sessions, training workshops, networking, and plenty of fun. A very big thank you goes out to Andrew Manos and Past President Elizabeth (Liz) Jedrlinic, who led the planning committee and put in countless hours to make it all possible. I also want to extend my sincere thanks to all of our local sponsors, whose support was critical in bringing this event to life. Hosting the CRC was a proud moment for our chapter and a great way to showcase what Long Island can do. As always, our chapter is 100% volunteer-driven. If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, now is the perfect time. Whether it’s serving on a committee, helping with an event, or bringing new ideas, your contributions are what keep this chapter strong.
I’m excited to kick off the 2025–2026 year and I look forward to seeing everyone at our first meeting in September!
See you soon,
Matthew Catan
President, ASHRAE Long Island Chapter
Matthew Catan is the owner of Catan Energy Solutions, a manufacturer’s representative firm specializing in HVAC equipment and energy-efficient solutions across the NYC/Long Island region. In addition to leading his company, Matthew is deeply involved in ASHRAE, serving as the current President of the Long Island Chapter. He has been an active member for nearly a decade, contributing to chapter operations, regional initiatives, and society-level collaboration to advance innovation and education in the HVAC industry.
Matthew Catan
President, Long Island Chapter
President, Long Island Chapter