Samuel C. Sugarman

Sam Sugarman, Sugarman Consulting, is the author of the Certified Testing-Adjusting-Balancing Professional Achievement (CTAB) program and is the Board Chairman of the International Registry of CTAB Professionals

Mr. Sugarman has 40 years experience of hands-on testing and evaluation of HVAC systems from small commercial to nuclear power plants. Using this experience he has taught over 250 training programs and seminars and authored numerous articles, books, certification exams, manuals and video scripts on HVAC system design and optimization, evaluation and performance testing, air and water test and balance, clean room and laboratory fume hood test and certification, energy management and retrofit, indoor air quality testing, and commissioning.

As an adjunct faculty member at San Diego City College Environmental Technologies Department, Mr. Sugarman taught fluid flow dynamics and advanced refrigeration courses for 18 years. Before retiring he held teaching credentials from California and Washington and certifications as a Certified Energy Manager and Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager.