PROFILE:

Extensive building energy experience including energy audits, energy modeling, LEED design and construction implementation and commissioning. Verifiable track record for the successful completion of complex, multi-million dollar projects through integrating project teams, developing partnerships, and building positive rapport with clients.
Licensed professional engineer who has been responsible for reviewing and sealing construction documents for over 200 building projects that included structural, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, security, communications, electrical, security, site/civil and architectural designs.
Mechanical engineering expertise in Mechanical/HVAC, energy conservation, renewable energy.
Actively involved in leadership roles with community organizations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

C&S Companies, Inc., Syracuse, New York 1990 2008
Senior Vice President

As a senior principal played a key role in helping build the business from $10 million in 1990 to the current annual revenue of $60 million with a staff of 400. C&S provides a wide variety of services, including architecture, planning, engineering, environmental, construction management, and general/specialty contracting, through eight full-time offices and numerous project offices throughout the United States, from Maine to Florida, and California to Alaska.
Leadership roles have included several aspects of the business:
oSenior Vice President, C&S Companies.
oPresident, C&S Energy Solutions: Initiated business model for this company and helped create a $30 million sales funnel in 2008.
oFacilities Group Manager: Responsible for the vertical construction engineering business at C&S for 14 years. Led initiatives to broaden the client base to include several state and federal agencies in addition to the existing solid municipal clientele. Initiated a market focused operational structure to replace the existing staff matrix structure to enhance client responsiveness, create employee career opportunities and increase revenue.
oEnvironmental Group Manager Assumed leadership role in 1995 and led a team within the group that helped improve operations within one year to operating in the black.
oChairman of the Board, C&S Design Build construction management services.
oPrincipal-in-charge of corporate finance working with CEO and CFO/Controller.


Practicon Associates (Mechanical Consulting Engineering), Palo Alto, CA1978 1990
Vice President

Initially hired as a project engineer to design and manage high-tech projects in Silicon Valley.
Promoted to Vice President in 1983 leading the firms San Diego initiative by marketing new clients, managing the staff, providing project management, sealing engineering construction documents and monitoring financial performance.






LEADERSHIP/COMMUNITY SERVICE:

President, ACECNY (American Council of Engineering Companies, New York) - Considered the voice of New York States engineering companies. Highly focused group that lobbies with government elected officials, advocates for the engineering profession, educates and networks. http://www.acecny.org
Co-Chair, Clean & Renewable Energy Committee, Syracuse Center of Excellence.
President, United States Naval Academy Parents Club, Central New York - Two oldest sons are graduates and youngest is currently attending as a junior (Class of 2000, 2005 & 2010).
Board of Directors, Thompson & Johnson Equipment Co., Inc.
Vice-Chair, Board of Directors, Syracuse City School District Foundation (2004 -2008).
Board of Directors, Syracuse YoungLife Urban - Founding board chairman, formed initiative in 2001 recruiting business partners and business leaders in the community.
Syracuse East YoungLife committee chairman & committee member (1992 2004).


CORE COMPETENCIES:

Engineering design and construction expertise primarily Mechanical/HVAC/Renewable Energy Technologies.
Developing energy cost saving measures for private and municipal clients.
Team building, staff mentoring including future leaders.
Marketing and client maintenance.
Corporate and business unit financial oversight.
Business Plans writing and execution.
Computer skills - Microsoft office, PowerPoint, BST financial software and Trane Trace.


EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION:

University of Kansas, BSME
Senior Executive Institute, 1999 2001. Sponsored by the Brookings Institution, Advanced Management Institute and the American Consulting Engineering Council
Licensed Professional Engineer in New York, Ohio, Michigan and California.
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)


PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

AEE (Association of Energy Engineers)
NSPE (National Society of Professional Engineers) course reviewer for professional development programs for the state of New York)
ACEC (American Council of Engineering Companies)
ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers)
SAME (Society of Military Engineers)












PROJECT EXPERIENCE:


Educational Facilities projects for Onondaga Community College, SUNY Oswego, SUNY Potsdam, SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, SUNY Buffalo, SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry, SU Center of Excellence, Hobart, William and Smith College, Syracuse University, UCSD, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Hamilton College, Markowski Early Childhood School in Buffalo, San Diego School District (Torrey Pines High School, San Pasqual High School, San Dieguito High School and Escondido High School) and Syracuse School District (Term Contract).

Healthcare Facilities include SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, Air National Guard 174th Medical Training Facility, St. Elizabeth Hospital in Utica, Palo Alto Medical Clinic, UCSD Medical Center and various San Diego hospitals (Scripps Clinic, University Hospital, Kaiser and Mesa Vista Hospital).

Military & Federal clients have included U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Fort Drum, U.S Army Corps of Engineers for the Mobile District, New York Air National Guard (Syracuse, Scotia, Stewart and Niagara Falls) and NAVFAC in San Diego, California and USPS, Syracuse, NY.

Industrial: Industrial facility projects include UTC/Carrier Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Azon Paper, Schoeller Technical Papers, Solvay Paperboard, Anheuser-Busch, and Lockheed Martin.

Microelectronics Manufacturing facilities include Hewlett-Packard, Signetics, IBM, Monolithic Memories, National Semiconductor, General Dynamics, TRW, and Hughes Aircraft.

Pharmaceutical and Laboratory facilities include Bristol Myers Squibb, Welcome-Glaxo Pharmaceuticals, Advanced Cardiovascular Systems (ACS), UC Berkeley Genetic Plant-Bio Lab Facility, UC San Diego Molecular Biology Research Facility, Vical, UC Santa Barbara Biotech Seawater Lab, SeaWorld Research Facility and Hybritech.

Cogeneration Facilities for San Diego Union Tribune, LA Times Mirror, TRW Rancho Bernardo, Cortland Memorial Hospital and SUNY Potsdam CHP evaluation. SUNY ESF NYCHIP feasibility study/pilot plant to provide 5 MW power for Bristol Myers Squibb utilizing wood gasifier technology.

Value Engineering - V.E. Workshop for OGS (Office of General Services) on a $50 million hospital construction project for Wendel Correctional facility.