We are the Natural Refrigeration Foundation, the world’s leading resource for evidence-based science to support the most earth-friendly refrigerants, which will drastically reduce greenhouse gases. It’s Cool science.The Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit, education, research and training association dedicated to the natural refrigeration industry. Founded in 2006 by the membership of the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR), it’s partnerships and alliances have grown to include GCCA, RETA, ASHRAE, schools and trade associations.

Mission

The Natural Refrigeration Foundation promotes the climatepositive, safe, reliable, and efficient use of the most earth-friendly natural refrigerants through research and scholarships to develop industry talent, academic alliances, and outreach.

Vision

The Natural Refrigeration Foundation is the world’s leading resource for educational development, research, and the practical promotion of the most earth-friendly natural refrigerants.

Founders’ Scholarship Recipients

NRF Board of Directors

Trevor Hegg Chair NRF BOD EVAPCO, Inc.

Dave Malinauskas Secretary of NRF BOD IIAR Board, Current Chair CIMCO Refrigeration

Quinn Vo Treasurer of NRF BOD Director-At-Large and NRF Treasurer appointed by IIAR BOD from IIAR General Membershi Mayekawa U.S.A., Inc.

Jeff Sutton Director-at-Large appointed by IIAR BOD from IIAR BOD Mr. Ammonia Refrigeration, Inc.

Don Fetzer NRF Trustee Chair Director-At-Large appointed by IIAR BOD from IIAR General Membership Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc.

Walter Teeter Director-At-Large appointed from NRF Board of Trustees from NRF Trustees Republic Refrigeration, Inc.

Joseph A. Mandato, Jr. Director-At-Large appointed from NRF Board of Trustees from NRF Trustees EVAPCO, Inc – Retired

Mark Stencel Education Committee Chair (2018 – Sept 2023) Bassett Mechanical, Inc. – Retired

John Flynn Education Committee Chair (Sept 2023 – current) General Refrigeration Company (not shown in photo)

William (Bill) Greulich Research Committee Chair Kensington Consulting

Gary Schrift IIAR President President, IIAR