ASHRAE REGION VIII

The ASHRAE East Texas chapter is located in the upper eastern section of Texas, also known as the Piney Woods. Wikipedia calls it the westernmost extension of the Deep South, which probably explains why everything moves a little slower and you’ll often see a friendly southern smile from our members. Some notable people that have come from this area are George Foreman, Matthew McConaughey, and Sissy Spacek. These people weren’t in ASHRAE but definitely would have been if they