[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E706-E707]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING WILLIAM F. McQUADE

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 20, 2026

  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.
  After graduating from high school, William earned his Bachelors 
(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.
  After college, William began his career at York International 
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.''
  As his career progressed William's influence expanded 
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

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standards and certification programs, and led an industry-wide effort 
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.
  Last year, after decades of work, William achieved his dream of 
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.
  William has received numerous honors throughout his career, including 
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.

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