Energy-Efficient HVAC Retrofits for Commercial Buildings
Learn how Midwest facility managers are cutting energy costs 30-40% with modern HVAC retrofits and smart building controls.
What this session covers
How the 90 minutes unfold
Arrival & Lunch
Check in, grab your meal, and meet fellow facility managers.
The Retrofit Playbook
Framework for evaluating and prioritizing HVAC retrofits.
Case Studies: Three Chicago Projects
Real numbers from office, warehouse, and mixed-use buildings.
Q&A and Networking
Open discussion with both speakers.
Your hosts for this briefing
Mark Hensley
VP of Engineering, Meridian HVAC Systems
Mark has overseen 200+ commercial HVAC retrofit projects across the Midwest. Former chief engineer at Trane. Licensed PE in Illinois and Indiana.
Dana Kowalski
Energy Manager, City of Evanston
Dana manages energy performance for 40+ municipal buildings. She led the HVAC modernization program that reduced energy costs $1.2M annually.
Everything is taken care of
Catered lunch
A plated meal at a private venue. Dietary needs covered.
Curated peers
15–25 senior decision-makers from Chicago companies.
90-minute session
Practical, substantive — never a sales pitch.
Real conversation
Roundtable Q&A where the actual value gets built.
Meridian HVAC Systems
Commercial HVAC solutions for large-scale facilities. Serving the Midwest since 2004.
Frequently asked
Yes. Lunch and the full session are covered by the host. All we ask is that you show up — or cancel in advance so we can offer your seat to someone on the waitlist.
LunchLeads works with the host to design the topic, the 90-minute agenda, and the call-to-action so the session actually delivers value — not just a sales pitch. The topic and format you're seeing were built specifically for senior decision-makers in this market.
No account needed. Takes about 30 seconds to register. We'll email your confirmation and a QR code you can show at the door.
Just cancel from the link in your confirmation email. No charges, no fees — we only ask you give us enough notice that someone on the waitlist can take your seat.
Plated lunch: grilled chicken with roasted vegetables, Caesar salad, and fresh bread.
Each attendee registers individually so we have an accurate headcount for lunch and seating. If you'd like to bring a colleague, just share the event link and have them register separately.
Reserve your seat at the table.
Limited to senior decision-makers in Chicago. Thirty seconds to reserve — lunch and the full session are on the house.