Newsletter
2026 January ASPE St. Louis Chapter 
President's Pen
PRESIDENTS REPORT
January 2025
Happy January everyone!
Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone had a lovely holiday with their family and friends.
Our next general meeting is coming up at Sybergs on Dorsett 01/06/26. This location is anticipated to be locked in for the remainder of the ASPE year.
Don’t forget we have new sponsorship opportunities! Reach out to Angie Mendica at [email protected] for more information.
https://aspestl.org/Annual_Sponsorship_Opportunities
Website: https://aspestl.org/
You will find the newsletter and the general meeting minutes on the new website. The website address is shown above and the below snip shows where you can find the latest meeting minutes and newsletter. More information will be getting added as we move forward.
Respectfully submitted:
Mitch Spillman
President
ASPE – St Louis Chapter
Vice President of Technical Report
TECHNICAL REPORT
January 2026
Hello everyone!
I hope everyone had a great holiday season and we are looking forward to the new ASPE year. Our next chapter meetup is on January 6 at Syberg’s on Dorsett. Good food, great people, and always a good time. Hope to see you there!
For this meeting, our presentation will focus on Appropriately Sizing Air Compressors for Life sciences and Lab Applications, Research and Medical applications.
Our local representative is Elizabeth Fleming ([email protected])
With that I am pleased to introduce our next speaker, Bob Littman, co-founder and Vice President for Sales at Air Energy Group, LLC. Bob is an accomplished musician and businessman and adheres to a disciplined and very busy lifestyle. Air Energy Group is now a platform company within Flow Control Group and is part of a greater network of analogous companies throughout North America. Bob has developed unique technical and practical knowledge of compressed air, vacuum, and nitrogen generation systems, and he acts as a consultant to many A&E and mechanical engineering firms. In his spare time, Bob pursues his passions, which include playing fiddle and mandolin with various Celtic and rock groups, road biking, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
If you have any ideas or would like to present at one of our upcoming monthly chapter meetings, please reach out to me or another board member. We are currently looking to fill Feb, March, and May. You can email me at [email protected]
Respectfully submitted:
Crystal Kramer
Vice-president Technical
ASPE – St Louis Chapter
Website and Newsletter Sponsor's
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Education Report
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Explore additional ASPE-certified courses through AEC Daily:
Vice President of Legislation Report
Vice President Legislative
August 2025
This position is now open, please speak to a board member to apply.
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Last Month's General Meeting Minutes
DECEMBER GENERAL MEETING
December 2, 2025
President Mitch Spillman welcomed everyone and was hopeful that all enjoyed their Thanksgiving.
He called the meeting to order and thanked everyone for attending the 4th meeting of the 2025-2026 ASPE year.
He then asked if there were any new or transfer members, there were none.
He then asked if there were any first-time attendees, and Toby Trentadue introduced himself.
Mitch then asked for self-introductions from those present. As the introductions were going on, he had people start going through the food line.
President’s Report
Mitch had the following to report –
· 7 December Birthdays
· 11 December membership anniversaries
· As a reminder, please make sure you sign-in and print your name legible, marking if you need a CEU, PEU or PDH; if you are visitor or non-member, please list your email address; for St. Louis County credit, include your license number
· The minutes are no longer read at the meetings to allow additional time for our speakers; they are listed on the website and in the newsletter before the meetings
MOTION: To approve the November General Meeting Minutes. APPROVED.
Vice-President Legislative’s Report
Jack Fischer was not in attendance.
Vice-President Membership’s Report
JJ Nagel was not in attendance.
Mitch Spillman noted that the Chapter is still sitting at about 142 members.
Treasurer’s Report
David Notheis had the following to report –
· Chapter’s finances are sound
· Pay online before the meeting, easier and speeds things up
Newsletter Editor’s Report
Crystal Kramer was not in attendance.
Education Report
Mitch Spillman noted the following –
· AYP Autobrine Systems webinar on 1/13/26
· AYP Autobrine Systems webinar on 1/27/26
· CPD Review – 3/10/26
Affiliate Liaison’s Report
Angie Mendica was not in attendance.
ASPE Young Professionals (AYP) Report
Tyler Rhoads was not in attendance.
Mitch Spillman did note that the ASPE/ASHRAE Happy Hour is on December 9th at Modern Brewery from 4-7pm; we are still looking for an ASPE sponsor, cost is $500.00.
Vice-President Technical’s Report
Crystal Kramer was not in attendance.
Mitch Spillman introduced today’s speaker, Jake Franklin, who was discussing PFAS / PFOS / PFOA Filtration.
JACKPOT WINNER: Drawing was for $10. First names were Jake Schultz and Tim Keepe, not present; then Elizabeth Womack’s name was drawn and she was present
50 / 50 WINNER: $11 Logan Carter
$ 7 Alex Howard
$ 4 Phil Zimmer – donated to Chip-in Fund
ATTENDANCE PRIZES: Phil Zimmer
Steve Heitert
Sam Evans
Notes / Reminders:
· Please make sure you RSVP for the meetings on the Friday before the meeting, that way we can make sure we have adequate food
· Our next meeting is on January 6th, here at Syberg’s
MOTION: To adjourn the meeting. APPROVED.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Sullivan
Administrative Secretary
