Emil Friberg, P.E.
Friberg Associates Inc.
Ashrae Member since June 1965
I had the privilege of sitting down with Emil after a recent class and truly felt his love and passion for ASHRAE and the Fort Worth Chapter. He is proud to say that this ASHRAE group has been a high standard group since the 1960’s but he is extremely thrilled to see the enthusiasm of the current board and its leadership in strengthening the presence and success of the Fort Worth Chapter. I asked him what he feels our challenges are in today’s market. He replied making the ASHRAE Standard 62 and 90 compliant with each job. As well as achieving LEED certification on jobs. It is a new ballgame.
Buddy Pace
Texas Air Systems
Ashrae Member since Sept 1986
Buddy has been married for 23 years and has 2 beautiful children. He is co-owner of one of the fastest growing companies in the metroplex. He does remember back in the day when our monthly meetings were held over dinner at night at Woodhaven Country Club. There was a tech session prior to sitting down to dinner. Only around 30 active members at the time. He was involved with Les Brown when it was moved to the Petroleum Club and to a daytime luncheon in 2002. This was a huge move that increased attendance and membership in the following years. Dee Gibson encouraged him to take a chair. In 2003, he became President of the Fort Worth Chapter. Together with Les Brown they started the push to reach high goals in the PAOE points.
He provided insight into the mysterious “briefcase” that has been handed down over the years in the Treasurer position of the board. He clarified that it was originated by Charlie Wiedemeyer and Ralph Drews back in the late 60’s or early 70’s. Buddy was instrumental in starting the box of name tags which allowed each person to easily find their name tags at each meeting and then held responsible to replace it in the same filing location to be easily found at the next event. Otherwise they would be scattered over a table to search through.
Buddy believes we have a strong board of governors at present and hopes the board will continue to provide seminars for educating our members and future members.
