Lunch with Chris!
4/9/24 at 11:45am at JCI!
Why Hydronic Systems for Decarbonization and Low EUI
Why Water Source Heat Pumps for a Low Carbon Footprint
April 9, 2024
JAMES CHRISTOPHER EDMONDSON
CEO
James M. Pleasants Company, Inc.
Greensboro, NC
Chris Edmondson received his B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University in 1967. During his summers, he worked at Barber Coleman and Jay Johnson Controls. After graduation, he spent four and as a salesman with the Trane Company. In 1971, he came to work for the James M. Pleasants Co., Inc. (Manufacturer's Representative for Xylem) He worked as an Outside Salesman until 1978, when he was promoted to Vice President and Sales Manager till 1987. From 1987 to 2010, he has served as President of the Pleasants Company. Chris is currently CEO of James M. Pleasants Company.
Chris has served many years in the ASHRAE organization, holding positions such as Secretary/Treasurer, Vice President and President of the Piedmont Chapter. For the fiscal year, 1985-86, Chris received the Rudy Ferguson Memorial Award (Presidential Award of Excellence). In 1985, he became a Technical Speaker to various ASHRAE chapters which continued through 2023. He spoke at many ASHRAE's CRC meetings as a Technical Speaker. He held the position of Educational Activities Vice Chairman for Region IV from 1992 to 1994. In 1995 he was the Chapter Program Chairman for Region IV. He has served as Region IV DRC and on the ASHRAE Board of Directors. He is a retired Distinguished Lecturer for ASHRAE and has served on the nominating committee. During 1980 through 2023, he has presented seminars to various engineers on the following subjects:
His principal areas of interest are energy savings, primary/secondary variable volume systems, heat transfer, hydronic systems, plumbing piping systems and central chilled water plant design.
Charleston ASHRAE Chapter 113
