Biographical Sketch of Kent Peterson, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE 2007-08, President

Kent W. Peterson, P.E., Fellow ASHRAE, is vice president and chief engineer of P2S Engineering Inc., Long Beach, California.

As ASHRAE’s president, Mr. Peterson directs the Society’s Board of Directors and oversees the Executive Committee. Through his theme, Greater Efficiency Today, Blue Skies Tomorrow, Mr. Peterson emphasizes innovation in the quest for sustainability in the built environment. He notes that “energy efficiency should always be the elegant alternative to fuel consumption.” As such, he encourages ASHRAE members to become more radical in their ideas, more daring in their creativity, and dedicated to delivering innovative systems, methods and technology.  

Mr. Peterson has served on the Board as president-elect, treasurer, vice president, and Region X director and regional chair. Past service includes chair of Technology Council, Members Council, the Advocacy Committee, the President-Elect Advisory Committee the ASHRAE Learning Institute Board of Trustees, the Finance Committee, the Planning Committee, the Region-at-Large Transition Committee and the Student Activities Committee.

Mr. Peterson was president of the Orange Empire Chapter. He is a recipient of the Exceptional Service Award and the Distinguished Service Award.

He was awarded a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from California State University at Long Beach. Mr. Peterson resides in Cypress, California, with his wife, Carolyn, and three sons.