ASHRAE Bio

Dr. Richard B. Hayter was the 1995/96 President of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.  He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the ASHRAE Foundation.  He was the first Dean of the ASHRAE Learning Institute.  His ASHRAE awards include the Distinguished Service Award, the Exceptional Service Award, the Region IX Hall of Honor, the Ralph G. Nevins Award for Physiology and Human Environment, the John F. James Award for International Activities and the ASHRAE-Alco Medal for Distinguished Public Service.  He is an ASHRAE Fellow.

Prof. Hayter is Associate Dean of Engineering for External Affairs at Kansas State University. A licensed professional engineer, he received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from South Dakota State University; his M.S. and Ph.D. from Kansas State University. Prior to his present position, he served in the U.S. Air Force and was executive vice president of an engineering consulting firm specializing in energy management in commercial and industrial buildings.


KSU Engg. Hayter
Updated on: November 1, 2004