January 2026 Technical Meeting

January 14, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Renaissance Hotel - The Fig & The Judge
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
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Topic: Designing Compressed Air Systems

Speaker: John Sitko, Rogers Machinery Company

We will focus on understanding the different applications of compressed air and which combination of compressor and air treatment is required for each. It will cover:

Ways that Compressed Air is used in different industries
How the air quality requirements change for these different applications
Which compressor technology is appropriate for each application
What air treatment is necessary to reach the required purity
How to design an air system that will last for decades

John Sitko is the Branch Manager for Rogers Machinery Company in Seattle where he oversees an installation base of over 1700 air compressor and vacuum systems. Since joining Rogers he has supervised projects across the manufacturing, medical, laboratory, and food processing industries. His diverse background includes operations management, military planning, and scientific leadership.

Contact: [email protected]; 310-893-4391


Meal Selections:

VEGAN COBB SALAD - Spring Mix, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Crispy Garbanzo beans, Red Onions, Sweet Potato, Avocado, Pepitas, Shaved Cauliflower, Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette.

GARDEN FRESH RIGATONI (V) - Zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, garlic, mixed bell pepper, cherry tomato, spinach, basil.

QUESADILLAS - Cheddar jack, bell peppers, pickled onions, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, cilantro, Nacho Chips.

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH - Arugula, Mama Lil’s, grilled squash, Basil aioli, Swiss, Mama Lil peppers served with Fries.

WAGYU BURGER - Cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, kosher pickle, special sauce, brioche bun served with Fries.

Parking: Validated at reduced rate of $17.00 in lobby for Renaissance Hotel Parking Garage

Tickets

$40.00 Member Registration (credit card)

$45.00 Non-Member Registration (credit card)