The ASPE Chicago ChapterThe American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is the international organization for professionals skilled in the design, specification and inspection of plumbing systems. ASPE is dedicated to the advancement of the science of plumbing engineering, to the professional growth and advancement of its members and the health, welfare and safety of the public. The Society disseminates technical data and information, sponsors activities that facilitate interaction with fellow professionals, and through research and education, expands the base of knowledge of the plumbing engineering industry. ASPE members are leaders in innovative plumbing design, effective materials and energy use, and the application of advanced techniques throughout the world.
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Chapter Formation
As the Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Chicago Regional Chapter is not far behind. The Chapter formation began in 1967. Messrs Albert Tremari, William Johncox, Richard Koral and Werner Ellman began contacting Chicago area plumbing engineering personnel in the interest of creating the second ASPE Chapter. Their efforts were well received. During 1967 and 1968 a Petition for Charter was created with 25 signatures for submission to the Society. On January 3, 1969 our first Chapter President, Mr. William Johncox, submitted the Petition for Charter to the Society.
On July 17, 1969 the Society issued our Charter “for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of plumbing as an engineered science” which listed our 1st 48 members.
The Chapter has experienced continued growth and currently is the 2nd largest chapter in the Society!
On July 17, 1969 the Society issued our Charter “for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of plumbing as an engineered science” which listed our 1st 48 members.
The Chapter has experienced continued growth and currently is the 2nd largest chapter in the Society!
Officers
The Chapter has always had strong willingness and participation of its members to serve as officers and/or committee members. Chapter Presidents have been:
1968-1970 William Johncox
1970-1972 Alfred Steele
1972-1974 Carl Adler
1974-1976 Russell Calderwood
1976-1978 Robert Cutler
1978-1980 William F. McCarthy, PE, CIPE
1980-1982 John C. Bukalski, CIPE
1982-1984 Kenneth Wentink, PE, CPD
1984-1986 John C. Bukalski, CIPE
1987-1989 Michael J. Cwanek, CIPE
1989-1991 Steven T. Triphahn
1991-1993 Robert Dahlmann, PE, CPD
1993-1995 Michael J. Cwanek, CIPE
1995-1997 Timothy A. Smith, CPD
1997-1999 Daniel J. Fagan, PE, CIPE
1999-2001 Joseph F. Ficek, CPD
2001-2003 Daniel J. Fagan, PE, CIPE
2003-2005 Robert D. Jackson, CIPE
2005-2007 Jason S.A. McDonald, CPD
2007-2009 David DeBord, CPD, LEED
2009-2011 Jason S.A. McDonald, CPD
2011-2013 Frank Sanchez, CPD
2013-2015 Rick Butler
2015-2017 Mark Mannarelli, CPD
2017-2019 April Ricketts, PE, CPD
2019-2021 Chris Sbarbaro, PE, CPD, GPD, LEED AP
2021-2023 Scott Jagodzinski, CPD, GPD
2023-Present Chris Rohan, CPD
(Records of Boards of Directors are not complete)
1968-1970 William Johncox
1970-1972 Alfred Steele
1972-1974 Carl Adler
1974-1976 Russell Calderwood
1976-1978 Robert Cutler
1978-1980 William F. McCarthy, PE, CIPE
1980-1982 John C. Bukalski, CIPE
1982-1984 Kenneth Wentink, PE, CPD
1984-1986 John C. Bukalski, CIPE
1987-1989 Michael J. Cwanek, CIPE
1989-1991 Steven T. Triphahn
1991-1993 Robert Dahlmann, PE, CPD
1993-1995 Michael J. Cwanek, CIPE
1995-1997 Timothy A. Smith, CPD
1997-1999 Daniel J. Fagan, PE, CIPE
1999-2001 Joseph F. Ficek, CPD
2001-2003 Daniel J. Fagan, PE, CIPE
2003-2005 Robert D. Jackson, CIPE
2005-2007 Jason S.A. McDonald, CPD
2007-2009 David DeBord, CPD, LEED
2009-2011 Jason S.A. McDonald, CPD
2011-2013 Frank Sanchez, CPD
2013-2015 Rick Butler
2015-2017 Mark Mannarelli, CPD
2017-2019 April Ricketts, PE, CPD
2019-2021 Chris Sbarbaro, PE, CPD, GPD, LEED AP
2021-2023 Scott Jagodzinski, CPD, GPD
2023-Present Chris Rohan, CPD
(Records of Boards of Directors are not complete)
Hosting Society Conventions
Hosting Society Conventions The Chicago Chapter has been fortunate to host the Society’s biennial convention and engineered plumbing exposition in 1970 and 1984. The 1970 convention was the second convention in Society’s history. The Chapter members came forth and volunteered to participate and host these conventions. The Chicago Chapter Ladies Auxiliary played an instrumental role in greeting the Society membership at these conventions.
Yearly Schedule
The scheduling of Chapter meetings and functions has been consistent. The third Thursday of the month has been ASPE Chicago night from September to May. The June golf outing has been on the third Friday. The monthly meeting format has been dinner followed by a technical presentation by manufacturer's representative personnel. Q&A sessions after the presentations are always stimulating. Beginning in last 1990's, a primer session was introduced and take places prior to dinner. A primer is generally an informal 20-30 minute presentation showing new product technologies or discussion some of the basics of plumbing engineering to our members who are new to the industry. The primer and technical presentations are proposed by the Chapter VPT and are reviewed by the Chapter Board at the start of the schedule year. The April spot on the calendar has been our Product Show, though starting in 2013, the Product Show has been moved to September. Chapter elections are held at the May meeting.
Meetings in the first years were downtown Chicago, as the majority of the membership was employed downtown. Emphasis was always placed on location and maintaining low dinner costs. In 1973, in what was being considered a small gamble location-wise, a permanent dinner meeting location was found approximately 4 miles outside of the downtown area. The Zum Deutschen Eck (The Corner Table) restaurant worked out very well for both the Chapter and the restaurant. Russ Calderwood was aquatinted with the Wirth family and connected the Chapter with them. The Chapter also held several product shows at "Zum" until space became inadequate. The restaurant closed in 2000 and was torn down. Since then, meetings have been held at several other Chicago area restaurants. Many Chicago Chapter members still miss "Zum."
The scheduling of Chapter meetings and functions has been consistent. The third Thursday of the month has been ASPE Chicago night from September to May. The June golf outing has been on the third Friday. The monthly meeting format has been dinner followed by a technical presentation by manufacturer's representative personnel. Q&A sessions after the presentations are always stimulating. Beginning in last 1990's, a primer session was introduced and take places prior to dinner. A primer is generally an informal 20-30 minute presentation showing new product technologies or discussion some of the basics of plumbing engineering to our members who are new to the industry. The primer and technical presentations are proposed by the Chapter VPT and are reviewed by the Chapter Board at the start of the schedule year. The April spot on the calendar has been our Product Show, though starting in 2013, the Product Show has been moved to September. Chapter elections are held at the May meeting.
Meetings in the first years were downtown Chicago, as the majority of the membership was employed downtown. Emphasis was always placed on location and maintaining low dinner costs. In 1973, in what was being considered a small gamble location-wise, a permanent dinner meeting location was found approximately 4 miles outside of the downtown area. The Zum Deutschen Eck (The Corner Table) restaurant worked out very well for both the Chapter and the restaurant. Russ Calderwood was aquatinted with the Wirth family and connected the Chapter with them. The Chapter also held several product shows at "Zum" until space became inadequate. The restaurant closed in 2000 and was torn down. Since then, meetings have been held at several other Chicago area restaurants. Many Chicago Chapter members still miss "Zum."
Other Important Members
The Chicago Chapter has had many members serve on Society committees and perform Society work in addition to serving the Society Board of Directors. The Chicago Chapter membership strongly believes in the value and benefits of our organization and has not hesitated to step up to the plate when a need arises. The volunteerism of the Chapter’s members is also
exhibited through the numerous Society Director’s and Chairman’s Awards
received by the various past Boards. The Chapter and its members have received nearly a 100 awards for various merits that include Technical, Legislative and Humanitarian efforts.
Julius Ballanco served two terms as Society President from 2006-2008 and 2008-2010. Julius previously served as society’s Vice President Legislative and Technical from
2002 through 2006. Julius is currently serving as ASPE Research Foundation.
Timothy A. Smith served as Society Vice President Technical from 2010-2012. Prior to this position, Timothy served two terms as Society Region 5 director from 2006-2008 and 2008-2010. He also served as Region 5 Chairman from 2004 through 2006 and served the Society Board of Directors as the first Technical Liaison to the Board from 2002 through 2004.
Ken Wentink served as Society President from 1994 through 1998. Ken is also serving as ASPE Research Foundation Chairman from 1999 through 2007. Mr. Wentink passed away in April 2008. After Ken's passing, the Society Board of Directors established the Kenneth G. Wentink College of Fellows in his honor.
Al Steele served as ASPE Research Foundation Chairman from 1983.
Russ Calderwood served as Convention co-Chairman at the 1988 through 2000 biennial Conventions. Mr. Calderwood passed away in September 2010.
Ken Wentink served as co-Chairman at the 1986 Convention.
Robert Cutler served as the Chairman for the 1984 Convention Host Committee.
Russ Calderwood served as Society Treasurer from 1978 through 1980.
Julius Ballanco served two terms as Society President from 2006-2008 and 2008-2010. Julius previously served as society’s Vice President Legislative and Technical from
2002 through 2006. Julius is currently serving as ASPE Research Foundation.
Timothy A. Smith served as Society Vice President Technical from 2010-2012. Prior to this position, Timothy served two terms as Society Region 5 director from 2006-2008 and 2008-2010. He also served as Region 5 Chairman from 2004 through 2006 and served the Society Board of Directors as the first Technical Liaison to the Board from 2002 through 2004.
Ken Wentink served as Society President from 1994 through 1998. Ken is also serving as ASPE Research Foundation Chairman from 1999 through 2007. Mr. Wentink passed away in April 2008. After Ken's passing, the Society Board of Directors established the Kenneth G. Wentink College of Fellows in his honor.
Al Steele served as ASPE Research Foundation Chairman from 1983.
Russ Calderwood served as Convention co-Chairman at the 1988 through 2000 biennial Conventions. Mr. Calderwood passed away in September 2010.
Ken Wentink served as co-Chairman at the 1986 Convention.
Robert Cutler served as the Chairman for the 1984 Convention Host Committee.
Russ Calderwood served as Society Treasurer from 1978 through 1980.