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We are proud to be a sponsor of Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s 2020 40 Under 40, honoring the rising stars of an industry that’s enhancing lives and shaping the future. Your professional skill, passion and drive are making a positive impact and the honor you’ve earned reflects the industry’s appreciation for the innovation and leadership you’re providing at a crucial time. Our industry is undergoing an accelerated demographic shift. The workforce is aging, creating openings that will need to be filled. Add to that the upheaval to the workforce and the industry caused by the recent COVID-19 pandemic, and the need for educated, skilled professionals has never been more urgent. These changes present unprecedented opportunities for young professionals to continue building rewarding, meaningful careers as they adapt to working digitally and through online collaboration. At Eaton, we’re doing our part to help you take advantage of these opportunities by partnering with educational institutions and organizations to prepare tomorrow’s engineers, consultants and electricians to lead the industry into the future. On behalf of everyone at Eaton, I congratulate you on this achievement, and look forward to seeing how your leadership will guide our changing industry. Congratulations to the 40 Under 40 Winners Douglas A. Dillie Industry Manager, Electrical Consultants Eaton
Jennifer Alley . . . . . . . . . . .10 Dana Al-Qadi . . . . . . . . . . .10 Caitlyn Angelini . . . . . . . . .10 Brian Binkley . . . . . . . . . . .10 Katy Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Neil Bulger . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Christopher Crivello . . . . .11 Marie Curatolo . . . . . . . . .11 Alex Engelman . . . . . . . . .12 Mo Fahim . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Giuliana Galante . . . . . . . .12 Alexej Goehring . . . . . . . .12 Nina Harvey Schatmeier . .13 George Howe . . . . . . . . . .13 Julia Ingersoll . . . . . . . . . . .13 Elizabeth Joyce . . . . . . . . .13 Tracey Jumper . . . . . . . . . .14 Luke Karels . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Nicholas Long . . . . . . . . . .14 Sheikh Rafik Manihar Ahmed . . . . . . . .14 Charlie Marino . . . . . . . . . .15 Fiona Martin McCarthy . . .15 Timothy J . McGuire . . . . .15 Andrea Mulvany . . . . . . . .15 James M . Newman . . . . . .16 Shona O’Dea . . . . . . . . . . .16 Erin Pasold . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Michael Radio . . . . . . . . . .16 Deborah Reider . . . . . . . . .17 Ben Ries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Luis Rivera Jr . . . . . . . . . . .17 Josh Rizzo . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Karen Schulte . . . . . . . . . .18 Marzia Sedino . . . . . . . . . .18 Nathan A . Short . . . . . . . . .18 Josh VandenEnde . . . . . . .18 Jason Witterman . . . . . . . .20 Johnathan Woodside . . . .20 Christopher Wysoczanski .20 Noah Zallen . . . . . . . . . . . .20 2020 Winners I f the technical expertise, breadth of experience and confident attitudes don’t impress you, then the dedication given to mentoring, the community and family certainly will. The 2020 40 Under 40 winners are more creative, focused and passionate than most professionals at the early phases of their career, leading them to succeed in their respective professions. They’ve had an impact at their own firms and within the building industry as a whole. Projects they’ve touched are better because of their influence. And they’re definitively well-rounded and down-to-earth people. Meet some wide-ranging travelers, outdoor enthusiasts and imaginative thinkers. BY CHRIS VAVRA, Associate Editor, and AMARA ROZGUS, Editor-in-Chief These 2020 40 Under 40 winners have what it takes to lead the building industry to a higher level Consulting-Specifying Engineer 40 Under 40 www.csemag.com consulting-specifying engineer May 2020 • 9
Consulting-Specifying Engineer 40 Under 40 Dana Al-Qadi, D.Eng, 30 Senior Engineering Consultant, AECOM, Chicago Doctorate, The George Washington University Al-Qadi’s career in engineering began with an undergraduate research opportunity at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in an environmental engineering laboratory. Already a declared biology major, she was so impacted by her research on safe drinking water supply, she changed to engineering. In her continuing effort to help people, Al-Qadi’s work now focuses on advancing communities and infrastructure to achieve their pri- orities through innovation and technology. She is a civil and environmental engineer with experience in electrification, carbon reduction, smart cities, energy and drinking water treatment and design. Her current projects include electrification planning, smart city technologies, artificial intel- ligence, asset management, energy efficiency, urban and rural resilience, performance metrics and stakeholder engagement. Most recently, she has played a key role in AECOM’s work with communities to address the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Al-Qadi’s career is rooted in community, mentorship and youth education. She firmly believes that advancing the engineering profession requires developing the next generation by cultivating their kills and interest in STEM. An avid runner, she is training for her second marathon. Several of her runs have been for Team Palestine, providing support for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides free medical care to children in the Middle East. Jennifer Alley, PE, LEED AP, 39 Project Manager, HDR, San Antonio, Texas BS and MS Architectural Engineering, University of Kansas Alley is a project manager and mechanical engineering consultant specializing in sustainability and assisting in the specification of building systems such as high-efficiency HVAC equipment, insulation, roofs and windows over the past 15 years. In her recent roles, she proposed new technologies such as chilled beams, heat recovery and efficient solar applications for energy reductions. In 2006, Alley was one of the first individuals in San Antonio to become a LEED AP. These credentials took her to new heights, engaging in the mechanical design and energy modeling for the first LEED Gold project in San Antonio — the Zachary Construction Corporation Headquarters. Alley also educated San Antonio architects, engineers and building owners on the process of LEED certification and the long-term benefits of sustainable decisions. In 2015, Alley became the sustainability engineer for Cherokee Nation Businesses as a consultant to the U.S. Air Force. Outside of work, Alley enjoys staying active through activities like hiking and kickboxing, reading, event planning and traveling. So far, Alley has traveled to all 48 con- tinental United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and 12 other countries. She was a gymnast for 14 years, a cheerleader at the Univer- sity of Kansas and a professional cheerleader for the San Antonio Spurs. Alley also enjoys spending time with her family and comes from a family of engineers including her late grandfather and father. Caitlyn Angelini, PE, 35 Senior Code Consultant, AKF Group, Boston BS Civil Engineering and MS Fire Protection Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Angelini is a nationally recognized building, fire, life safety and acces- sibility code compliance expert. She is responsible for AKF’s architectural code consulting practice in the firm’s New York City, Boston and Philadelphia offices, using her technical knowledge to see beyond potential obstacles. With an acute understanding of the intricacies and specific code requirements for various types of construction, Angelini’s portfolio includes mixed-use, multifamily, hospitality, academic and health care facilities. Angelini has presented on complicated code topics such as mass timber construction, health care facility design, means of egress compliance and regional, national and international building and life safety codes. She also has many courses registered with the American Institute of Architects that she instructs on a regular basis. She was recently appointed as the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat’s Fire & Risk Jury Chair for the 2019 CTBUH World Congress and 2020 Tall + Urban Conference. Outside of work, Angelini is very active in her community and often volunteers. She volunteers with the Community Servings’ Greater Boston Food Bank Annual Pie in the Sky fundraiser and helped plan and execute AKF’s Women in STEAM Symposium and believes in being a mentor to aspiring engineers. Angelini has participated in many local 5K, 10K and half-marathon races and is an avid skier. Brian Binkley, PE, 40 Director of Design, Gephart Electric, Saint Paul, Minn. Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University Binkley is responsible for the engineering, virtual design and construction and operational aspects of the design department at Gephart Electric. He manages, supervises and performs work at all levels of electrical design including electrical power distribution systems, lighting, fire alarm systems, load calculations, code and standards research, specifications, site observations and quality assurance reviews. Leading by example, Binkley never cuts corners or sacrifices the integrity of the project. While his current focus has landed on electrical engineering (lighting, power and low- voltage systems), he continuously is striving for improvement and honing his skills to ensure Gephart remains on the cutting edge of the industry. Clients love working with Binkley, valuing his open and honest communication, inventive ideas and his ability to get things done right the first time. His professional certifications, including NICET Level 2 and Revit Certi- fied Professional, have given him advanced industry knowledge. Recent projects include stadiums in Minneapolis and Las Vegas and hospitals in Minot, N.D., and Oxford, Miss. First and foremost, Binkley is a father and a husband. As a proud Eagle Scout and Wood Badge honoree for national leadership, Binkley has the continued the Boy Scout tradition with his sons. Binkley is cultivating the next generation of engineers by spending endless hours in their LEGO room dedicated to creating structures. biology major, she was so 15 years. 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Katy Boat, PE, 32 Associate, Electrical Engineer, SmithGroup, Chicago BS Architectural Engineering, University of Kansas Growing up in Kansas City, Mo., Boat has long been intrigued by the inter- section of the natural and built environments. Boat’s experience includes the design of lighting and electrical systems in both new construction and renovation projects for university clients, federal agencies, the private sector and health care clients. Boat’s responsibilities include power system designs, exterior lighting systems, lighting and lighting control systems. Boat’s enthusiasm for design and her strong communication skills make her a dynamic team member who is able to make valuable contributions at every stage of a project. She believes that an integrated approach to design yields the best possible results. Today, she embod- ies the true meaning of integrated design, collaborating actively with all disciplines — both engineering and design — and always keeping an eye toward spatial relationships and the interplay of architecture and lighting. After moving from SmithGroup’s Washington, D.C., office to Chicago, Boat quickly became a “go-to” engineer thanks to her finesse, atten- tion to detail and ability to tuck engineering systems delicately into their surroundings. Since 2015, she and her husband have tackled the challenge of restoring a 100-year-old Chicago two-flat, contributing to East Humboldt Park’s neighborhood revitalization and preservation of existing building stock. She and her husband fawn over their dog, Gus. Neil Bulger, PE, LEED AP BD+C, 35 Principal, Cofounder, Red Car Analytics Inc., Santa Rosa, Calif. BS Mechanical Engineering, California Polytechnic State University In 2018, after more than a decade of building his skills as a green building engineering expert, Bulger and two colleagues launched Red Car Analytics, which is focused on making carbon neutral buildings simple to build and easy to operate. Bulger started his professional career as a project engineer with Rumsey Engineers and built on his sustainable building expertise as a building performance engineer and principal with Integral Group before taking his passion to the next step with his own company. Bulger can often be found sketching out ideas or making diagrams on whiteboards, working diligently to relay both the big picture as well as the details of a project. This is nothing new. As a student, Bulger was constantly tinkering and innovating with friends and that passion of continually creating new things led him to the high school’s robotics club. Bulger serves on the board of the young professionals network as part of the Santa Rosa, Calif., city chamber of commerce. The group helps to promote professional development and create networking opportunities with local industry leaders and up and coming young people in the community. Bulger, in his free time, is working on making his home more energy-efficient through various DIY projects. He enjoys the great outdoors and spends his time hiking and exploring the area with his wife and their dog, Charlie. Christopher Crivello, PE, 30 Principal, RAN Fire Protection Engineering, Albany, N.Y. MS Fire Protection Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute If you ask Crivello why he became a fire protection engineer, he will say “to save lives.” In 2017, Crivello was promoted to partner and principal at RAN Fire Protec- tion Engineering at 28 years old. Crivello specializes in fire suppression and fire alarm design, having experience in a wide array of sectors. Within the past year alone, some of Crivello’s signature projects include a 26-story high-rise in California, an 8-story hospital in New York, a complete sitewide fire protection upgrade at an industrial facility in Texas and a 30-building luxury resort in Massachusetts. Since becoming a partner, he has worked to double the size of the company. Crivello ensures he is always available for the other engineers, providing guidance and support while still allowing them to find their own answer to enhance the learning experience. He has created a reputation for himself within the industry because of his leadership, passion and dedication. On Oct. 28, 2016, Crivello was involved in a life-changing experience while out to din- ner, when a kitchen gas leak led to an explosion, causing the building to become engulfed with fire. Using his knowledge of fire dynamics, Crivello not only managed to escape unharmed, but his actions helped save the lives of 40 people. Today, Crivello regularly teaches seminars to promote designing fire protection the right way. Outside of the industry, Crivello’s passions include fishing, ice hockey and sipping wine. Marie Curatolo, CEM, 30 Project Manager, ESD, Chicago MS Sustainable Business Leadership, Lund University, Sweden Professions don’t always take a straight path. Curatolo found a good fit for her science background and leadership aspirations in the field of building energy management. She had to learn how energy is used in existing buildings and how it can be optimized so the buildings run as efficiently as possible. For building owners and oper- ators, this means reducing their energy operating costs and their carbon footprint. Curatolo identifies and implements opportunities for ESD’s clients who aim to save money and reduce their carbon footprints. She always makes sure their needs, goals and timelines are achieved in the most productive manner. She is passionate about bringing efficiency and sustainability to the field of building science. She joined ESD as a project manager after working in the energy management field for several building portfolios spanning hundreds of properties. Before her work with commercial buildings, Curatolo worked for a nonprofit supporting local government energy-efficiency initiatives and a sustainability consulting firm advising on resource conservation projects. She’s passionate about spreading awareness of career paths in energy management and in the built environment in general for students and early-career professionals. A personal passion is outdoor activities, especially along Chicago’s lake- front. In January 2020, after months of training after a persistent illness, she crossed the finish line of a half-marathon. both new construction and is focused on making carbon specializes in fire suppression how it can be optimized so www.csemag.com consulting-specifying engineer May 2020 • 11
Consulting-Specifying Engineer 40 Under 40 12 • May 2020 consulting-specifying engineer www.csemag.com Alex Engelman, PE, CEM, LEED AP, 37 Associate Principal, Syska Hennessy Group Inc., New York City BS Electrical Engineering, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, New York City; MS Construction Management, Polytechnic Institute of NYU Engelman has spent his career leading electrical design building projects noted for their complexity. He leads Syska Hennessy Group’s effort for integrating renewable and other grid- independent, clean energy sources into the overall design. Rethinking the distribution of power and energy, Engelman’s team is spearheading engineering for an energy-as-a-service agreement between the owner and the provider. Key features include microgrid control, flexibility and redundancy of energy use coming from these on-site and renewable sources. His professional career started with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as an intern and he has gone from strength to strength, first with Arup for seven years and now with Syska Hennessy, all with the same goal of improving electrical design for buildings and infrastructure. Engelman, who was born in Russia and emigrated to the United States when he was a young man, knew he wanted to be an engineer by high school. He has carried that focus and dedication in his career to many other aspects of his life. He was involved with the ACE Mentor Program, Engineers Without Borders and New York Cares Society. Outside of work, Engelman enjoys traveling with his wife, playing basketball and playing games like Settlers of Catan and a good game of chess. Mo Fahim, FMP, EIT, 38 Practice Leader | Intelligent Building Technologies, ESD, Chicago BS Electrical Engineering and BS Computer Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Fahim’s career has been about rising to the occasion when a challenge comes along. When ESD tasked him with moving from Chicago to Abu Dhabi in 2011 to establish its first international office, he leapt in and succeeded. Fahim, who grew up in Saudi Arabia and is of Syrian descent, had a background in technology and electrical disciplines back in Chicago. As project field engineer in Abu Dhabi, he quickly adapted to different disciplines such as HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, fire alarm and automation. It wasn’t long before Fahim was able to lead all technology-related consulting, design and construction services as well as help lead MEP project management and field operations for millions of square feet concurrently. Fahim returned to Chicago in 2017 as a senior project manager and has continued his career progression. Upon his return he helped in implementing the vision of “The Living Lab” at the company’s new Chicago headquarters. In his current role as practice leader, he shapes the vision of the connected workplace, intelligent buildings and the future of commercial real estate properties through use of technology and smart building solutions. Fahim has given back to Chicago as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. He also works on ways to help people, especially displaced children, from his native Syria. Fahim’s favorite recreational activities include cycling, go-karting, off-road driving, hiking and cooking. Giuliana Galante, 30 Senior Analyst, Cost Engineering, Arup, Montreal BS Civil Engineering, Los Andes University; MS Civil Engineering, Stanford University Galante’s career path was informed by her family and the world she grew up in. Her father and grandfather were civil engineers and she quickly saw the potential to do some real good for her native Colombia. She started her career as a cost estimator for a deep foundation contractor in Colombia, where she delivered the estimates for more than 100 projects. Her experience made her realize she could do the most good in procurement and construction management. At Arup, she had a key role in Boston’s Green Line Extension project, which had faced overruns and delays. She performed the cost analyses that ulti- mately led to a budget approval, enabling the reprocurement of the project. She also provided analysis and insight on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Bike Path project and the repurposing of the Homestake Gold Mine into the Department of Energy-funded Long Baseline Neutrino Facil- ity in South Dakota. Outside of work, Galante volunteered with an organization in South Africa to prevent wildlife poaching, activity that remains very close to her heart. As for hobbies, she can often be found on the dance floor. She’s been dancing ballet since she was 4 and regularly takes dance classes. Galante is learning to play the piano and is hoping to master the instrument soon. She’s also a passionate baker, particularly when it comes to desserts, which are a hit with all her friends. Alexej Goehring, PE, 39 Associate, America’s Skills Leader, Arup, San Francisco MS Engineering, Warwick University, U.K. Aconstant in Goehring’s career has been his desire to learn as much as he can about a topic and sharing that knowledge with others. Goehring started his career with Arup working in research and development in its London office in 2004. His expertise in multiple languages made a perfect fit and it helped him specialize in building physics, fluid flow, thermal comfort, energy use and passive design — all with a strong analytical focus. Goehring joined the Advanced Technol- ogy & Research team in San Francisco and has worked on projects with Apple and has been an adviser with Google. Goehring is passionate about passing on his knowledge and his project expertise to his fellow engineers and helping them grow. In 2016, he was named Arup’s Skill Leader for the Americas, which has allowed Goehring to developed best practice guides and trainings for junior staff in the areas of thermal analysis, climate analysis and fluid dynamics. He also conducts competitor skill and market analysis, connects with the global Arup network of prac- titioners and fosters greater internal communications. Goehring’s passion for education goes beyond the workplace. He has conducted training courses for AIA and lectured at Stanford University and the California College of Arts. Outside of work, Goehring enjoys spending time with his family, especially his 2-year-old daughter. 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www.csemag.com consulting-specifying engineer May 2020 • 13 Nina Harvey Schatmeier, AICP, 40 Associate, Arup, Los Angeles BA Mathematics, University of Virginia; MUP Urban and Regional Planning, Uni- versity of Michigan; MS Transportation Engineering, University of California at Berkeley Harvey Schatmeier has been involved in transportation projects throughout the United States and interna- tionally. In every project she pursues, her focus is on prioritizing the user experience by looking for creative ways to encourage sustainable urban transportation and to activate streets and neighborhoods through place- making and wayfinding. This goes back to her days growing up in the suburbs and the allure of cities, how they work and how public transit can provide access and mobility to everyone without need for a car. A few of her notable projects include developing new station design guidelines to improve the passenger experience for the Los Angeles MetroA, an urban air mobility policy framework for Los Angeles Department of Transporta- tion to guide future drone and air taxi operations, a pedestrian wayfinding system in Pittsburgh and a masterplan for the Houston Theater District in Texas. As a teacher and mentor, she is passionate about sharing her knowledge of the transportation consulting practice and industry. One of her favorite pastimes outside of work is improv comedy, which has helped her in the workplace in thinking creatively and being open to new ideas. She also enjoys spending time with her two children and riding them around the city on their cargo bike. George Howe, PE, 38 Senior Mechanical Engineer, Affiliated Engineers Inc. BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst Howe is more than an engineer. He’s a collaborator, mentor and innovator all rolled up into one. As a collaborator, Howe has demonstrated his ability to work with a variety of team members on a variety of projects. As a mentor, he’s worked to support and share knowledge with junior engineers and project team members alike. As an innovator, he’s contributed to overcoming project challenges to help clients meet or exceed their project goals. Since joining Affiliated Engineers Inc., Howe has been the driving force on important energy and utility infrastructure projects and master plans. He has contributed to the planning and design of many efficient energy plants. Howe is a reliable resource for expertise on underground chilled water and steam distribution systems, chilled water plant modeling and optimization and thermal energy storage systems. Howe often serves as the project manager and lead engineer in his projects and he is able to lead by example and share the knowledge he has gained over the years with his fellow engineers. Outside of work, he’s served as a judge for the Odyssey of the Mind competition multiple times, which allows him to share his knowledge and advice with young and aspiring engineers. In his free time, Howe focuses his leisure activities around beer brewing, working on diesel pickup trucks and running as well as spending time with his wife, infant daughter and two dachshunds. Julia Ingersoll, PE, CDT, 32 Project Manager, Senior Mechanical Engineer, McGuire Engineers, Chicago BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison Ingersoll has led several mechanical systems design for various space renova- tions including hospitals, manufacturing, educational and corporate facilities. She has experience in commissioning major mechanical systems and certain process systems including: chiller plants, air handling units, exhaust systems and clean rooms. As a project manager for McGuire Engineers, she has led the Dayton’s Project, which is an historic 1.2-million-square-foot renovation in downtown Minneapolis. The project is designed to include a roughly 50,000-square-foot food hall, retail spaces and commercial office spaces. Ingersoll’s creativity and design innovation has been crucial as she collaborates with many different people to achieve these goals while preserving the historic fabric of the building. She also has extensive experience in health care design and was a key player of the design for the 27-story Rehab Institute of Chicago (now Shirley Ryan AbilityLab). She was responsible for mechanical systems design and coordination for the impressive multidisciplinary revolutionary health care facility and helped ensure the production quality. Ingersoll is passionate about encouraging young students, particularly women, to pursue engineering. To that end, Ingersoll has volunteered for several events and STEM programs. When- ever possible, Ingersoll commutes to the office by bicycle and also enjoys golfing. Her favorite indoor activities are cooking and baking. Elizabeth Joyce, PE, LEED AP O+M, 34 Senior Mechanical Engineer, Arup, Seattle MS Civil and Environmental Engineering: Atmosphere/Energy Program, Stanford University In her career and personal life, Joyce has worked with organizations and communities to combine energy resource management, energy poverty and climate change adaptation and mitigation. She believes that thoughtful programs and policies — when paired with technical expertise — can achieve real change in the built environment and create a more sustainable and just future for all. Joyce has a diverse skillset and experiences providing mechanical, energy and sustainability consulting services for commercial building clients, public entities and humanitarian agencies. Her services include innovative HVAC system design, energy policy and program development, audits and analysis of existing building systems and delivery of energy services in international development context. In addition to commercial building design, she has worked with cities, utilities and private clients to develop innovative policies, pilot new programs and build analysis tools to help policymakers and end-users save energy and other resources. Joyce has been engaged with Engineers Without Borders-USA for more than a decade, first as a volunteer and then as staff during 2017-2019. A lifelong musician, Joyce enjoys singing, playing the piano and banjo, social dancing, doing triathlons and enjoying the natural beauty of her Pacific Northwest home. the United States and interna variety of projects.of projects.of As a men mechanical systems and certain management, energy poverty and
Consulting-Specifying Engineer 40 Under 40 14 • May 2020 consulting-specifying engineer www.csemag.com Tracey Jumper, CCP, 38 Corporate Director of Commissioning, EMCOR Services/Mesa Energy Systems, Las Vegas Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University Jumper is transforming the way we fix buildings and maintain performance. She is trained in the engineering, con- structing, testing, maintenance and improvement of building systems. As a corporate leader, she regularly consults with building owners and facilities teams on energy system performance, resilience and operational upgrades. She has built three companies by working with facility teams in both private and public sectors, on institutional, industrial and entertainment projects across the U.S. She often works with clients to achieve high-performance requirements and fix facilities with particularly challenging performance issues. Examples include clients like NBC/Uni- versal, Los Angeles MTA, Arizona Cardinals, Hershey, Geisinger, Bridon, Grow West and Verizon. She’s active with ASHRAE and especially the Building Commissioning Association, where she is on the International Board and lead instructor for the association’s Existing Building Commis- sioning training course. Jumper gives back by volunteering; one example is with disaster prep and response. Originally from the East Coast, Tracey and her partner Marc are particularly proud of having installed solar panels to power their house, much like other Southwesterners. At one time terrified of flying, she has overcome that fear and is a member of the U.S. Parachute Association. Luke Karels, PE, 36 Project Delivery Department Manager, Stanley Consultants, Minneapolis MS Infrastructure Systems Engineering Management, University of Minnesota Afew years ago, the University of Min- nesota College of Science & Engi- neering sought out Karels to champion its Technological Leadership Institute in a recruitment video. It selected Karels as its spokesman, realizing there was something special about him. Ambitious yet personable, he’s a professional that accomplishes more in a day than most can in a week. This is due, in part, to his ability to multitask and his ability to relate with colleagues and clients. Karels is an experienced senior project manager for a variety of power delivery projects. He has great organizational skills, is a skilled communicator and a positive team leader for multidiscipline engineering teams across multiple offices. Karels is responsible for business development, scope/fee development, contract negotiation and execution, schedules, budgets, resource loading, sequencing plans and project financial performance oversight. In addition to being one of the market’s top senior project managers, Karels currently wears two other hats at Stanley Consultants. As the department manager, he manages the top power delivery project and program managers in the company. He is driven to succeed in his career, yet he takes the time to teach his children how to hunt and fish — even in Minnesota winters. When not in the woods or on the lake, Karels also enjoys volunteering at church and coaching multiple local youth sports teams. Nicholas Long, PE, LEED AP BD+C, CEng, MCIBSE, 33 Associate, Arup, Hong Kong BS Architectural Engineering (SMEP), Kansas State University Long’s goal early on was to be a global engineer. And so far, his engineering career and projects have taken him all over the world including the Americas, Middle East, Asia and Australasia, now currently residing in Hong Kong. Long is a dedicated engineer and is quite cognizant of differences in culture, and blends his characteristics with the values of each culture he encounters. In addition to having in-depth technical knowledge as a building service engineer with specialties in electrical design, Long has experience in successfully leading multidiscipline projects throughout Asia. His experiences in delivering and leading overall engineering teams across a wide range of projects allows Long to bring cross disci- pline solutions, innovations and coordinated engineering designs. Long has also been pivotal in implementing advanced technology in new markets such as DRUPS in India for the Statue of Unity. His professional skills are just as strong as his technical ones and he takes the time to help and mentor his fellow engineers during a project and leave them with lessons they can carry to their next project. Long has also been a local mentor for the University of Surrey’s professional training place- ments. In his downtime, Long enjoys traveling and seeking adventures in new and familiar places. He is a fan of dragon boat races and is looking to become fluent in Spanish and Mandarin. Sheikh Rafik Manihar Ahmed, 27 Control Systems Engineer and Innova- tion Catalyst, Fluor Daniel India Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram, Haryana, India Bachelor’s, Electronics & Instrumenta- tion, Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University Ahmed chose engineering because he believed it was a path that helped solve complex problems with an impact on people’s lives. He has always been curious about how things work and has a keen mind for applying what he learns to solve real-world problems. Thus far, he has worked across the oil, gas and petrochemical industries, supporting instrumentation engineering across all phases of execution at Fluor Daniel. As Innovation Catalyst at Fluor’s New Delhi office, he leads a team of colleagues in developing innovations to improve project execution. Currently working on the Fawley Strategy “FAST” project in the hydrotreater and hydrogen unit, he is responsible for preparation of various instrument datasheets, instrument index updating including vendor packages and mechanical vendor package document review. Ahmed is deeply involved in the field of plant digitization. Ahmed also has been an active volunteer and champion of various corporate social responsibility activities such as blood donation camps, assisting with “eye camps” for those needing eye care, tree planting drives, education outreach programs and other community outreach programs focused on sustainability, society development, STEM and youth mentorship. 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www.csemag.com consulting-specifying engineer May 2020 • 15 Charlie Marino, CEA, LEED AP O+M, 36 Co-director, Energy + Performance, AKF Group, New York City BS Mechanical Engineering, Manhattan College Aleader in energy services recognized by clients and industry colleagues for his expertise, Marino exudes passion, drive and creativity. From acting as a key contributor to visionary city plans and speaking at international conferences to performing portfolio- wide energy optimization analyses and serving as co-director of AKF’s Energy + Performance team, he provides an invaluable link between AKF’s design team and clients that drives efficient solutions. Many upgrade projects are largely driven by improving reliability and energy efficiency of building systems and Marino began concentrating on the energy aspects of these projects. As a result, he recognized a need to form a team specifically dedicated to analyzing building energy use and providing solutions for affordable energy optimization. In 2013, Marino formally established AKF’s Energy Services group, a team that merged with AKF’s high-performance building lab in 2019 to form AKF Energy + Performance. As co-director of the newly formed group, Marino continually evaluates ways to serve clients through ongoing benchmarking and remote energy management services. His No. 1 priority remains his wife and young son. He’s a music enthusiast who enjoys spinning vinyl on his record player and going to concerts. Marino also is active outdoors and spends time cycling and running. Fiona Martin McCarthy, PE, QCxP, BEAP, LEED AP O+M, 34 Project Manager, Grumman/Butkus Associates, Evanston, Ill. BS Mechanical Engineering, MS Renewable & Clean Energy, University of Dayton Martin McCarthy is a mechanical engineer specializing in energy efficiency and sustainable design work. She works on energy and resource benchmarking, energy conservation studies, U.S. Green Building Council LEED consulting, Environmental Protection Agency consulting and commissioning and retro-commissioning projects. She pursued engineering and music in college, and while her passion for sustainability and making buildings better won out, music continues to be a key part of her identity. As an engineer, Martin McCar- thy has been involved in new construction commissioning and functional testing of equipment and systems. She also participated in retro-commissioning projects, implementing energy savings measures and conducting measurement and verification. She’s become an expert in the developing field of monitoring-based, or continuous, commissioning. Martin McCar- thy has taught a local community college energy audit course and an online course for her alma mater, the University of Dayton. She currently sits on the University of Illinois-Chicago Master of Energy Engineering program advisory board. Martin McCarthy’s passion for singing continues to this day — whether it’s at her church or with her baby daughter. During the summer, Martin McCarthy can be found sailing with her family. Timothy J. McGuire, PE, 35 Senior Project Engineer, H2M architects + engineers, Melville, N.Y. BS Chemical Engineering, Clemson University From a young age, McGuire has always enjoyed problem-solving and helping the community, which is part of what led him to become an engineer. Since joining H2M, McGuire has spent his time applying his experience in water resources, which includes but is not limited to, groundwater well construction, well rehabilitation, well head treatment, transmission and distribution. Specifically, McGuire’s project with the Water Authority of Western Nassau County, made a priority by WAWNC, consisted of the treatment of five wells — four for volatile organic compounds and one for nitrate. Before treatment, these wells had been out of service for several years due to concentrations above the state’s maximum contaminant levels, which means they’re not allowed to be used as a drinking water source. McGuire was also instrumental in the company’s rapid deployment of the emerging treatment technology advanced oxidation processes for the treatment of the emerging contaminant 1,4-dioxane. For volunteer work, McGuire has been involved with the Leadership Huntington Foundation, is chairman of the Long Island Water Taste Contest and has been a booth speaker for the Long Island Water Con- ference at the SUNY Farmingdale Earth Day Fair. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his two children, whether at the beach, park, library or somewhere new. He’s an avid Clemson Tigers fan. Andrea Mulvany, PE, 39 Vice President/Director of Kansas City Operations, Henderson Engineers, Kansas City, Mo. BS and MS Architectural Engineering, Kansas State University From Mulvany’s early days as an electrical engineer, she taken her natural skills in leadership, efficiency, productiv- ity and hard work to the next level. Not only does she manage the operations and efficiency of her team, but she also wears several hats in the engineering field — professional engineer, vice president and director of the company’s arts and culture practice. Mulvany knows how to lead employees to deliver on client expectations, ensuring each project will satisfy the end-users as intended. She is responsible for the design of facility electrical systems that are both innovative and cost-effective and specializes in performing arts centers, commercial interiors, retail, health care and educational facilities. Mulvany thrives in taking responsibility for staffing, business development, marketing, operations and anything else that comes her way. She is deeply involved in the Kansas City community with Centurions, a young professionals’ network in the region, which is a two-year leadership development program. Mulvany also serves as a mentor for Lead to Read KC, the largest literacy volunteer corps in the city. She and her husband are the proud parents of a daughter and a son. Her favorite activities outside of work include cooking, softball and working on her house. The family enjoys exploring and spending time at the library or zoo or visiting the Science City interactive children’s museum. contributor tocontributor tocontributor visionary city and sustainable design work. time applying his experience does she manage the opera-
Consulting-Specifying Engineer 40 Under 40 16 • May 2020 consulting-specifying engineer www.csemag.com James M. Newman, PE, CEM, LEED AP, WELL AP, 34 Division Manager, RMF Engineering Inc., Boston BA, Architectural Engineering, Kansas State University Newman was recently tasked with his most difficult career challenge to date with opening a new branch engineering office. He is the youngest division manager at RMF Engineering and is positioned in a very challenging office location due to immense MEP competition and geographic size of the New England market. In the first two years, he has grown his staff to a five-person team and established a downtown Boston office location. He has worked to build a new client base with 10 clients of which many have created opportunities for repeat work. He credits his growth and success to his continued focus on expanding skillsets and continuous education, which he feels are very important piec- es of being an engineering leader. Newman has remained very involved with continuing to grow his technical design knowledge with a primary focus within sustainable and high-performance design. He also believes that strong leadership skills have to be the core ingredient for growing, operating and sustaining a successful office. He grew up on a Midwest farm, where he was taught to take ownership of everything he did. In mentoring junior team members, he has found the more this mode of thinking can be instilled into young staff, it enhances their ability to grow and prosper. Out- side of business, Newman plays golf, renovates his house and travels. He also enjoys traveling and exploring with his wife and young children. Shona O’Dea, LEED AP, WELL AP, 31 High Performance Design Leader - Senior Associate, DLR Group, Chicago BS Building Services Engineering, MS Sustainability, Innovation and Technol- ogy, Dublin Institute of Technology; MS Technology, Purdue University O’Dea leads the high-performance design team at DLR Group to help design better buildings. Through- out her career, O’Dea has been dedicated to energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality, providing innovation and technical excellence in sustainable building design and operation. Her side-by-side mentorship- style leadership has a way of challenging people to think differently about the way they design and operate buildings. O’Dea advises clients about sustainable goal-setting and uses building simulation to help designers quantify energy savings and understand the interactions of building design with the mechanical systems and with the environment. Beyond building simulation, O’Dea brings her passion to holistic building performance master planning with a focus on reducing the carbon footprint and water use of building portfolios, while also ensuring occupants can thrive in healthy spaces. While sensors are her expertise, by combining three data types, O’Dea and her team provide holistic building performance grades to help owners make business decisions. O’Dea has been involved in many STEM outreach projects in the Chicago area and has been the junior vice chair of Young Engineers in ASHRAE. Outside of work, O’Dea is an avid rider of mopeds and bicycles and rides anything with more than two wheels. Erin Pasold, PE, LEED AP, 37 Senior Project Manager, BG Buildingworks, Fort Collins, Colo. BS Architectural Engineering, Kansas State University Pasold has a broad base of expertise working on projects across different market sectors where she brings a level of knowledge that is helpful not only to her clients, but to her BG Buildingworks team members. She brings in efficien- cies and design know-how in forced-air systems, radiant in-floor heating, snowmelt, variable refrigerant flow systems, ground-source heat pumps and plumbing systems in office buildings, hospitality and health care. She started her career designing mechanical systems for large-scale custom homes in well-known getaways such as Aspen, Colo., and Jackson, Wyo. She learned valuable lessons; she applied these lessons learned from collaborating with homeowners, who had specific goals of comfort and aesthetics, to larger-scale projects in the civic, commercial, educational, health care and hospitality markets. Pasold has developed a broad base of technical design in engineering elements and equipment while working with a diverse clientele such as architects, developers, owners, facilities staff and general contractors. Pasold gives back by volunteering in her local ASHRAE chapter and serving in a volunteer group for the ArchE PE test panel for the Architectural Engineering Institute at American Society of Civil Engineers. Outside of work, Pasold recharges her mental batteries partici- pating in activities such as 5Ks, softball and CrossFit. She’s an avid Kansas State fan along with her husband, Eric. She has a rescue dog, Riley. Michael Radio, PE, CEM, BEMP, LEED AP BD+C, 36 Associate Principal, Ballinger, Philadelphia BS Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Drexel University Radio stands out for his data-driven approach to guiding high-profile clients toward their sustainability goals, developing in high-performance buildings and engaging in mentoring and improving interdisciplinary collaboration. He has designed solutions for systems-intensive buildings including central plants, academic research facilities and health care institutions. He developed unique mechanical systems for many projects including the high-profile Pennovation Center, a business incubator and laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania. Radio also helped higher education facilities such as the University of Michigan and Swarthmore College develop frameworks to meet their long-term net-zero, carbon neutral targets. Radio uses advanced energy modeling tools as a predictive measure for informed decision-making throughout the design process. He has applied unique building energy modeling and on-site power synergies to assist in developing major planning efforts. Radio has actively engaged the engineering community through his work with ASHRAE. In 2016, his commitment was recognized with the ASHRAE Philadelphia Chapter’s Young Engineer of ASHRAE Award. Outside of work, Radio is a fitness enthusiast with more than 100 pairs of sneakers. He also enjoys his “cheat meals” of wine and pizza as well as spending time with his partner and two daughters. manager atmanager atmanager RMFat RMFat Engineering and design better buildings.better buildings.better Through members. She brings in efficien and engaging in mentoring and
www.csemag.com consulting-specifying engineer May 2020 • 17 Deborah Reider, PE, LEED AP, 39 Partner, AKF Group, Minneapolis BS Mechanical Engineering, MS Management Technology, University of Minnesota Reider is a design leader who started as a mechanical engineer at AKF before growing into a project management role, supervising all MEP design on assigned projects and eventu- ally becoming the partner in charge of AKF’s Midwest presence. Reider gained respect for remaining diligent and detail-oriented with each client through project completion and offering tailored solutions across sectors. One of Reider’s most notable projects was managing the renovation and expansion of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis. She succeeded in ensuring MEP systems supported the vision and intended uses for the space while maintaining the splendor of the church’s original gothic architecture. Because Reider was a former high school participant in the Society of Women Engineers’ student camp, she has volunteered with SWE’s day camp and Girls Excelling in Math and Science program, leading activities and giving presentations. Reider also has been on the ACE Twin Cities Advisory board, Board of the American Council of Engi- neering Companies Minnesota since 2018 and is a member of the ACEC Workforce Development Committee. She also greatly enjoys devoting her free time to volunteer opportunities, especially when she can mentor a young engineer or student. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband and three daughters. Ben Ries, PE, LC, MBA, 34 Electrical Project Engineer, LEO A DALY, Omaha, Neb. BS and MS Architectural Engineering, University of Nebraska Ries has performed lighting design and modeling across a wide range of applications, including exterior canopy lighting, daylighting modeling and studies and multiple interior space types. He is an expert in designing for energy reduction. He loves engineering because he likes solving puzzles and providing solutions to problems. It’s the second half of the equa- tion — providing solutions to problems — that has informed his engineering career and provided a positive influence. His creative lighting designs reflect his empathy with building occupants. For example, as the lighting designer for a pediatric hearing lab at Boys Town National Research Hospital, Ries empathized with the occupants and fulfilled a client request for a creative display in a highly visible space. In another project, his lighting design for a tribal government headquarters earned an award of merit from the Illuminating Engineering Society. Ries also worked closely with architects to deliver an integrated lighting solution. The round building pays tribute to the heritage of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe. Among its cultural features inside, the Tribal Chambers Room showcases tribal heritage with 28 coves of light imitating the 28 ribs of a buffalo. Outside of work, Ries enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters and their Wheaten Terrier, Yoshi. Hobbies include golf, DIY projects at home and cooking. Luis Rivera Jr., PE, 39 Associate Director, Harris Design Studio, Oakland, Calif. BS Architectural Engineering, University of Texas; MS Sustainable Design & Construction, Stanford University Rivera is an experienced engineering professional in HVAC design, sustainable building science, design and construction and BIM. His engineering odyssey started as an avionics technician with the U.S. Air Force. He’s built on those initial experiences, along with his education, to become dedicated to green engineering of the built environment after learning around 40% of the U.S.’s total end-use energy is consumed by the built environment; a statistic that has not significantly changed. This has led Rivera to seek out the most innovative design projects he could find that pushed the boundaries of energy efficiency. Rivera has honed and broadened his design and collaboration skills in many low-energy mechanical designs and installations such as underfloor air distribution, radiant heating and cooling, natural ventilation, mixed-mode systems and engineering within the BIM environment on high-profile projects for tech firms. He enjoys socializing and learning what motivates others, evident from his years of experience as a bartender. These learned people skills have served him well as an engineer and as a person. Rivera likes staying active by hiking, cycling, running and snowboarding. He also enjoys spending family time with his wife and twin boys playing games and sports, and reading books. Josh Rizzo, 39 Director of Jobsite Safety and Security, WernerCo, Bend, Ore. BS, System Engineering, U.S. Military Academy at West Point As the director of jobsite safety and security at WernerCo, Rizzo is responsible for leading a team of 40 safety specialists across North America. His main responsibilities include leading, training and developing subordinate leaders while converting business across five major product lines and brands. He believes diversity helps organizations thrive and success is built upon three equal pillars: preparation, communication and fun. His exceptional abilities to lead teams and push the company’s efforts to its limits likely stem from his time in the military. He is a decorated combat veteran and served in the U.S. Army for nine years. In 2006, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, an honor bestowed to members of the U.S. Armed Forces for meritorious service and heroic achievement in a combat zone. These leadership skills have helped his employer increase revenue, improve safety and enhance training programs. Rizzo has spear- headed multiple safety initiatives. In 2015, Rizzo received the Invisible Dis- abilities Association’s Invisible Heroes Award for his work as the founder of PTSD United, an organization that creates a safe space for those going through similar experiences. As the award recipient, Rizzo was granted the opportunity to moderate a panel of brain health experts at the 2015 Brain IDEAS Symposium. Along with all his professional and community service, Rizzo finds time to be outdoors with his wife and two dogs. assigned projects and eventu- an expert in designing for odyssey started as an and developing subordinate
Consulting-Specifying Engineer 40 Under 40 18 • May 2020 consulting-specifying engineer www.csemag.com Karen Schulte, PE, CPD, LEED AP BD+C, 37 Mechanical Project Engineer, Mueller Associates, Linthicum, Md. Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University While Schulte has developed a high level of competency in diverse aspects of mechanical engineering during her 14 years at Mueller Associates, she was drawn to the design of plumbing systems in particular. From her start at Mueller as a college intern, she aided in a wide variety of tasks, while also advancing her BIM skills. She focuses on HVAC, plumbing, piping and fire protection systems design for all types of facilities including cultural buildings, office buildings, college and university facilities and historic properties. She is primarily responsible for the design and specification preparation of plumbing and fire protection systems, including domestic water distribution, sanitary wastes, stormwater piping, medical gases, vacuum systems and sprinkler systems. Schulte’s expertise includes carefully researched modernization designs for historic buildings as well as cutting-edge sustainable strategies for the conservation of natural resources. Schulte is adept in complex renovation projects including those that involve the preservation and restoration of notable historic structures. Schulte has a competitive and focused personality and these attributes extend to her longtime interest in sports. For many years, she played competitive ultimate Frisbee and now plays recreationally. Schulte and her husband also enjoy travel, from Paris to Vermont. Marzia Sedino, PE, LEED AP BD+C, 38 High-Performance Team Leader, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Chicago Master’s, Environmental Engineering, University of Pavia, Italy Aresearch career in the physics of building for the Italian government began in 2006, where Sedino subse- quently was invited to work at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Sedino joined Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in 2008 where she works as a leader, an advocator, an educator and an innovator, committed to high- level environmental engineering design. She has worked on some of the most iconic buildings in the world, including the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Center for Character and Leadership Development, One World Trade Center, Lotte Super Tower and the Pertamina Energy Tower. Her work spans the globe, from the United States to Korea to the Middle East to China. Sedino completed the design of dozens certified green buildings that have received or are targeting certifications such as U.S. Green Building Council LEED, WELL, China Green Star and Australian Green Star rating systems. She is also currently involved in the design of one of the largest net-zero master plans in the U.S. covering 8 million square feet and achieving net zero through a district-scale approach. Since 2016, she has been mentoring high school interns during the summer and has recently started to work on the development of an environmental education plan for students. Her favorite pastimes with her husband and two children are camping, hiking, swimming and ballet. Nathan A. Short, PE, 37 Electrical Engineer, Vice President, Ener- gy Systems Design Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz. BS Electrical Engineering, Western Michigan University Short is a professional electrical engineer and project manager who serves as the Energy Systems Design Inc. liaison for multiple architects. He has overseen hundreds of projects including a 2-million-square-foot, five-building office improvement project. He continues to be involved in numerous special- ized designs, including a recent 300,000 square-foot office with a large four-story atrium that uses only indirect lighting with daylight-responsive dimming, plug load control and robust electrical distribution systems with N+1 and/or 2N redundancy. Short has developed internal methods to reduce design times and deliver projects under budget, including stream- lining product schedules, notes and drafting techniques. His entire career has been with the same firm where he has grown from an entry designer to vice president in 12 years. Short works hard to remain approachable and continues working with other designers through their challenges and makes quick, educated decisions. Furthermore, he has mentored several electrical designers/engineers within the department and assists consistently on bringing up the next generation of designers. Short is an avid volunteer and has worked with Habitat for Humanity, is former vice president of his local IES chapter and has worked with annual charity events. In addition to spending time with his wife and two children, Short is a devoted runner and has participated in many races. Josh VandenEnde, PE, PMP, CxA, 32 Senior Electrical Engineer, Apogee Con- sulting Group P.A., Fort Collins, Colo. BS Construction Engineering & Manage- ment, North Carolina State University VandenEnde is an avid learner when it comes to building design, and likes to jump into new and challenging tasks. His career choice was pretty well set when he started working on residential construction for a family friend when he was 11. That interest and passion carried over when he started working for Apogee as a drafter doing computer-aided design when he was 16. VandenEnde has been with the company ever since and has been accomplishing many firsts for the firm. For example, was the first to complete a commissioning project. He passed the fundamentals of engineering exam, professional engineering exam and commissioning agent exam all on his first attempt. VandenEnde’s drive to help people and be a better engineer leads him to volunteer for projects that have not been previously encountered. For example, following a system failure in a hospital power system, he led the effort to study the comparative reliability of several replacement systems. He is very proficient at arc flash studies and his expertise within the field of building power systems is strongest with critical power systems design. Outside of work, VandenEnde spends his time renovating their mountain home, which also doubles as a workout routine. He also likes skiing with his wife, and traveling all over the world with her and their infant daughter. was drawn to the design of Berkeley National Laboratory. 2-million-square-foot, five-building office he started working on resi
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20 • May 2020 consulting-specifying engineer www.csemag.com Consulting-Specifying Engineer 40 Under 40 Jason Witterman, PE, LEED AP BD+C, 35 Associate Director of Mechanical, NV5, Las Vegas BAE and MAE, Architectural Engineer- ing, Pennsylvania State University Witterman is responsible for the design of HVAC and plumbing systems at NV5 from conceptual design through construction. His responsibilities include project calculations, system and equipment selection, production of construction drawings and specifications and construction administration. Witterman serves as the project manager on a variety of large-scale projects, coordinating efforts across disciplines and working closely with clients to ensure successful project delivery. He has extensive experience with on-premise and co-location data centers. Along with his experience in different market sectors and geographical regions, his diverse background allows him to integrate closely with other systems and the building architecture. Witterman has been responsible for a range of projects with a focus on data centers, aviation and resort hotels. He has been the engineer of record or lead designer for most of NV5’s notable data center projects since 2012. He encourages the team he mentors to take a fresh solutions approach, and he offers them a solid background to inform their own decisions. Witterman’s community outreach includes working with Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas to design the mechanical and plumbing systems for their latest residential prototypes. Outside of work, Witter- man enjoys hiking, mountain biking, backpacking and camping. Johnathan Woodside, PE, LEED AP O+M, CxA, CEM, GGP, GBE, 37 Senior Mechanical Engineer, Gresham Smith, Nashville BS Mechanical Engineering, Tennessee State University; MBA, Tennessee Technological University Woodside had originally considered a career in manufacturing until an HVAC class made him realize his real passion was in mechanical engineering. His initial assignments in U.S. Green Building Council LEED projects put him on the path to becoming a sustainability expert. His keen understanding of sustainability and his business development and management skills quickly made him an authority on energy modeling, code compliance and green building ratings. In addition to being a commissioning leader and a driving force for the company, he is a sustainability leader and helps integrate sustainability into the firm’s culture, processes and outcomes by using a framework to identify, measure and communicate progress. Woodside helps teams track data and analyze building performance from design through construction and into operations to prove energy performance. Woodside also educates employees on energy code updates, sharing how to make design decisions that will improve building performance even when codes don’t require it yet. Outside of work, Woodside enjoys spending time with his wife and their two children. He’s a skilled guitar player and for many years was the frontman for Nashville- based band Alan’s Folly. He still enjoys writing music in his free time, as well as building furniture and toys for his family. Christopher Wysoczanski, PE, LEED AP, 35 Associate, Mechanical Group Leader, Fitzemeyer & Tocci Associates Inc., Woburn, Mass. BS Mechanical Engineering Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology Arising engineer with a wide range of experience, Wysoczanski has the ability to work directly with clients to ensure the company delivers techni- cally superior products that meet or exceed client expectations. He has developed relationships with clients at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Har- vard Club of Boston that have resulted in repeated project opportunities. Wysoczanski began his career as a design engineer supporting senior engineers. It wasn’t long before he started leading HVAC design of projects. His rapid career growth has led him to becoming an HVAC expert and a thought leader with his company. Wysoczanski continues leading the HVAC standards meetings within the company to ensure that design standards are continuously improved, and the company stays at the forefront of emerging building technology. With his influence, both Fitze- meyer & Tocci’s technical standards and its HVAC staff have improved. He has written technical blogs, coauthored an upcoming guide, been on the mechanical engineering Industry Professional Advisory Council board at his alma mater. Outside of work, Wysoczanski likes cooking and grilling with his wife and two children. His hobbies including gardening, cycling and fishing. Noah Zallen, PE, 32 Associate Principal, Integral Group, Oakland, Calif. MS Sustainable Design and Construction, Stanford University Specializing in zero net energy buildings, radiant heating and cooling and geothermal and central plants, Zallen has designed energy-efficient HVAC systems for projects ranging from a low-cost ZNE office building with pioneering radiant design to a central plant serving a 1.1-million-square-foot technology campus. Zallen strongly believes that energy-efficient design done right is simple and affordable. He prides himself on the ability to communicate complicated ideas to everyone to foster team coordination and solutions. In college, Zallen heard a statistic that 40% of the energy in the world was spent on heating and cooling buildings. This statistic, com- bined with his love of nature, inspired him to pursue sustainable engineering. One of Zallen’s biggest strengths is in solving a problem where the answer — and how to get there — is not known, such as answering the question, “How do we accelerate the adoption of radiant heating and cooling?” A true weekend warrior, he can often be found hiking and rock climbing. An experienced and passionate climber, he has completed many 500-feet-plus multipitch climbs and in 2019 he completed his first multipitch in Yosemite National Park, a major personal achievement. He and his wife enjoyed a monthlong honeymoon in South America in early 2020. They got married at a venue Zallen helped design, making the event even more personal. include project calculations, HVAC class made him realize his the company delivers techni office building with pioneering
www.csemag.com consulting-specifying engineer May 2020 • 21 Converting structures such as hospitals, arenas, convention centers and other large-scale buildings in the wake of COVID-19 is a challenge, but perhaps a necessary one as the pandemic continues. O ur health care system has been pushed beyond capacity by the ever-growing number of COVID-19 patients. The need for hospital beds, ventilators, personal protective equipment and isolation rooms has vastly outstripped the available supply and the country is looking for spaces to repurpose into health care service. The Henderson Engineers health care experts, along with design experts across diverse building types and engineering disciplines, help convert existing buildings such as hotels, convention centers and arenas into temporary health care facilities. We understand not only the infection-control requirements needed to convert these spaces, but also the existing infrastructure and functional layout of them. Having knowledge of both is crucial for success when making modifications to repurpose these environments to care for the sick among us. Many of these building types are not an obvious fit for a health care space. There are specific airflow requirements in place to minimize the chances of cross-contamination to caregivers and other patients when designing infrastructure serving an infectious patient. Supporting patients suffering from COVID-19 requires even further design consideration since many patients may need ventilators. Ventilators require oxygen piped from a medical gas system and must have electrical systems provided by emergency power circuits to ensure they will continue to operate in the event of a power failure. The typical requirements for negative isolation rooms, medical gas and emergency power are not always easy to implement in alternative building sites, but it is possible. Below we will discuss the following building types being converted into temporary hospital spaces and address some of the challenges and opportunities that exist in each. In all situations, discussions with the owner-operator and design/construction team will be critical to understand the patients who will be in these types of facilities and their needed level of care. Hospital conversion space Converting hospital spaces to serve infectious patients may seem more straightforward than other building types discussed below; however, there are still many considerations to think through. Patient isolation room conversions: Most patient rooms return air back to the main heating, ventilation and air condi- tioning system — typically an air handling unit — in lieu of exhausting directly to the exterior as is required in isolation rooms. In single-story buildings, intercepting a return air main and connecting it to an exhaust fan can be relatively simple if the return is only serving patient rooms. Even in this arrangement though, the patient’s restroom exhaust would need to be modi- fied to remove any exhaust from noniso- lation spaces. If patient restroom exhaust modifications are not possible, a decision should be made regarding the risk of not exhausting the toilet room against the possibility of cross-contamination should the fan shut down. CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 NEWS&BUSINESS Converting alternative structures for COVID-19 patients By Mark Chrisman, PE, PhD; Jake Katzenberger, PE, HFDP, LEED AP; and Russ Murdock, PE, Henderson Engineers CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 NEWS Read more about the coronavirus and COVID- 19 coverage online at www.csemag.com/ covid19newsletter. Top articles include: Climate-informed HVAC increases in relative humidity may fight COVID-19 and other pandemics Indoor relative humidity is a function of seasonal climate and building HVAC. The range of 40% to 60% relative humidity may reduce contagion and help those who are infected Preparing for COVID–19: Strategies for creating isolation areas with existing hospital infrastructure Hospitals and clinics will need to find ways to support an increase in patients who test positive for the virus. Strategies for creating isolation wards and using underutilized space can help Weekly updates on the coronavirus’ impact on the architectural/engineering community More SOLUTIONS Read More SOLUTIONSM
22 • May 2020 consulting-specifying engineer www.csemag.com CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 NEWS&BUSINESS CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 NEWS Negative pressure rooms: Maintain- ing a room at negative pressure is one of the most critical factors to minimizing cross-contamination. If the retrofit is in an exterior room, the airflow will most likely be close to 12 air changes per hour with no modifications. In these cases, the supply air would be reduced to provide the room negative pressure if the return cannot be increased appropriately. Air flow considerations: If a room is cooled using a recirculation room unit, such as fan coils or induction units, the room exhaust should be isolated from all other spaces and increased to the largest amount possible to create the negative pressure. Alternative technologies to sanitize the space should be considered in spaces with recirculating room units. lenges in the healing process. Providing a dedicated outdoor air unit to precool a portion of the outdoor air can help alle- viate these concerns. Electrical and med gas infrastructure: If an existing patient room is being converted, the electrical and medical gas infrastructure should be able to be reused in most cases. That said, high ventilator usage in a facility could, poten- Typically, an existing AHU is not sized to accommodate the quantity of outdoor air necessitated by exhausting all rooms served by the AHU. Addition- ally, the existing HVAC system cannot always be replaced or upgraded (to add increased capacity) in a cost-effective or quick manner. If the system is not able to adequately cool the air humidity, issues may present themselves in summer months, creating additional chal- tially, tax the oxygen system sizing due to diversity factors typically assumed in the design of health care spaces. Even though infectious disease is on the top of everyone’s mind right now, it is important to remember that other medical conditions require continued treatment throughout this time. Taking precautions to separate these patients from patients with infectious diseases is critical to ongoing health. Separating wings or units of the hospital for standard patient use by using air locks to prevent transition of viruses is crucial. We must also limit access to these areas to specific staff and visitors (when necessary). Increasing filtration or using alternate technologies in air handling equipment can help prevent cross- contamination to other parts of the building. Temporary modular space design/conversion Using temporary or modular strw uctures to increase patent care areas has several advantages because it sepa- rates the infectious patients from other patients. These spaces can also be cus- tomized for a specific region or patient population and as modular structures they can be quickly disassembled and reassembled to change location as needed. These spaces can range from a trail- er with individual pods for patients to a larger open room with beds and separate work areas for caregivers. Air flow considerations: If infectious patients are in these spaces, they would not typically have rooms sized as large as a standard patient room or the individual occupant HVAC, lighting or entertainment controls. These spaces should be provided with a 100% outside air unit to allow all interior air to be exhausted to the roof of the structure with high-efficiency particulate air filtration. Air flow will be critical to keep cross-contamination at a minimum. In an open room with beds and a central walkway, the clean supply air should be delivered over the walkway and near where caregivers enter the patient treatment space. The exhaust should duct to the exterior and termi- nate low on the wall near each bed. This arrangement will encourage airflow patterns that keep contamination near Figure 1: This is a schematic layout of HVAC in a modular space with open beds. The HVAC is supplied in the entrance and walkway of the modular space with exhaust near the patient bed. Exhaust may be out the side of the space and route on grade for easier installation. Courtesy: Henderson Engineers ‘Even though infectious disease is on the top of everyone’s mind right now, it is important to remember that other medical conditions require continued treatment throughout this time. ’
www.csemag.com consulting-specifying engineer May 2020 • 23 the source and draws the conditioned air to the patient to maintain comfort. The outdoor air unit should be sized to dehumidify the outdoor air so the space conditions encourage the cleanest environment. Electrical and med gas infrastructure: Medical gases also will need to be extended to the facility to provide patient care. If this temporary facility is near an existing hospital, the bulk oxygen tank may provide a connection point for the temporary facilities. The existing vaporizers and size will need to be evaluated and frequency of fill increased to account for the increased number or patients. Using medical gas cylinders for patients may be an option if a bulk oxygen plant is not available. Other utilities will also need to be provided to the temporary facility. Power, with generator backup, supporting the HVAC and life safety equipment is necessary, as well as technology (often network fiber) to provide communication with family members and health care providers. Hotel/dorm conversion Hotels provide perhaps the most feasible locations for temporary health care facilities because they offer individual rooms with private restrooms, which can help prevent cross-contamination. Hotels also have an existing technology infrastructure to allow communication with family and health care providers and they have food service functions to provide a staging area for patients’ dietary needs. College dorms and housing have similar infrastructure already in place as well. However, there are still several hurdles to overcome when converting these spaces into a safe environment for the health care provider. Air flow/exhaust system considerations: These facilities do not have the capability of exhaust air at the level required for infectious disease rooms and typically use recirculating room units with minimal outdoor air. The exhaust systems at these facilities likely needs to be upgraded to provide the required airflow to maintain a negative pressure in the space. If this cannot be accommodated due to the existing infrastructure, an exhaust fan with HEPA filter could be extended out of the sidewall or window and bal- anced to maintain a negative pressure in the room. If a fan is added to the room, proximity to the patient should be considered to contain contamination near the source. Electrical and med gas infrastructure: Medical gas is another obvious deficiency in hotel occupancies. These systems and the storage of bulk materials should be located and protected per NFPA codes and standards to provide safety to surrounding people and structures. If piped oxygen is used, a bulk tank, vaporizer and pipe system should be provided on the site and into the building. Routing this pipe in the cor- ridor and into each space would provide the quickest turn around on construction. If a piped system is not feasible, a bottled oxygen system may be provided. The bottle storage will need to meet the requirements of NFPA and the International Fire Code to safely store the bottles. Electrical infrastructure does not typically include an emergency generator in hotels. This system would need to be provided and integrated as required to maintain a safe environment and critical patient support functions. Convention center/arena/ auditorium conversion Convention centers and similar high-occupancy venues (enclosed arenas and auditoriums) are well-suited to convert to temporary health care facilities or command/control centers. Con- vention centers by nature are flexible, convertible spaces and the architectural and systems infrastructure decisions made during design and construction are typically done to provide adaptabili- ty for the needs of a yet undefined clientele. There are several components of an urban convention center that might be repurposed in various ways to suit the needs of the temporary facility. Entry/lobby/pre-function: An urban or community focused convention center is most often provided with multiple points of entry at varying corners of the same city block or perhaps across several city blocks. The entries may be adjacent to bus drop offs or mass transit, allowing for convenient ambulatory access. If repurposed to a temporary health care facility, entries could be zoned or tiered to focus on a particular patient need, relying on signage at the city corners and building exterior to direct the public or emergency personnel to various entry points. One entry point might be family access/registration, another may be emergency responder/staff/private access and a third could be more med- ically focused and be configured as a screening/triage station. These spaces are typically open, provided with gener- ous power provisions and connected to all other portions of the center in such a way that an organized “traffic” pattern could be created from the point of entry to the next stop needed for a particular occupant. Figure 2: This shows a typical layout of an infections area exhaust fan with HEPA filter and upward directed exhaust to protect surrounding areas. Cour- tesy: Henderson Engineers
24 • May 2020 consulting-specifying engineer www.csemag.com CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 NEWS&BUSINESS CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 NEWS Restrooms: Convention centers are generally designed (in the large public spaces noted herein) at nominally 7 to 10 square feet per person, so the accompany- ing infrastructure must be able to accommodate that density. Large banks of public restrooms are typically accessible from both the public side (lobbies/pre-function) and the event side (exhibit halls) of the facility. While these restrooms aren’t personal or isolated, they do offer needed capacity if isolation is not required. Exhibit halls: The centerpiece of most convention centers, exhibit halls can be expansive open areas with soar- ing ceilings, flat floors and a flexibility that is not available in most other commercial/public spaces. Exhibit halls come in varying sizes and shapes, but as an example, might be a large, 200,000-square-foot open space that is sub-dividable with air walls into four smaller 50,000-square-foot spaces. In a conversion to a temporary health care facility, each of those sub-dividable spaces could be assigned a different level of acuity. Exhibit halls are typically provided with access to a loading dock, configured with ramp access for direct drive in or perhaps accessible via over- sized freight elevator. Most access is maintained, even when the halls are sub-divided. Exhibit halls are often provided with an electrical infrastructure that can adapt to whatever need may be present — a common configuration provides utility floor boxes at 30 to 60 feet on center across the open floor of the exhibit hall. The utility boxes are highly customizable, but often are provided with 100 amperes of power at 208Y/120 volt 3-phase. Utility boxes may be provided with water service (though it is generally classified as nonpotable), drains, compressed air and low-voltage (copper/fiber) connectivity. In addition, utility boxes may be provided with a “bail-out” system of empty conduits (perhaps 4 to 6 inches) that provide connectivity to each box and out to the loading dock. Configured as a temporary health care facility, the utility boxes would be the “hub” for the electrical needs, with a capacity to serve significant numbers of patient stations or bed line-ups depend- ing on the configuration. Similarly, the fiber/copper connectivity in each box can be used to create local monitoring and networking capability, as could the presence of Wi-Fi and distributed antenna systems throughout the facility. If a bail-out system is available, it could be used to pull temporary medical gas hoses or water lines from infrastructure located at the loading dock. There is the possibility that if the water connections were all extended above the flood rim of the utility box that the water could be classified as pota- ble and used for local handwashing and sanitation. The HVAC systems are often zoned by divisible space as well, providing some measure of isolation between adjoining rooms and the occupant density of the spaces typically introduces the need for the HVAC to accommodate significant outside air volumes. In a conversion scenario, the electrical distribution is well-suited to accommodate local exhaust or filtration units as needed to create isolation or necessary pressure relationships, even if the mechanical infrastructure itself may need to be provided. In some cases, exhibit halls are also outfitted with catwalk systems and “mega columns” that can deliver the same flexibility of services afforded by the utility boxes, perhaps even more so as “bail-out” services could be strung along the catwalks and dropped down to the areas of the floor where they are needed below. Meeting rooms/ballrooms: The desired flow of convention centers typically pushes/pulls event attendees from the exhibit halls to smaller breakout or plenary sessions in blocks of meeting rooms or a larger ballroom/multipur- pose space. Though smaller in square footage and volume than the exhibit halls, the meeting rooms and ballrooms are designed with the same flexibility and sub-divisibility in mind. Power is generously provided in a combination of floor and wall outlets. Though not typically provided with the same power capacity as the exhibit halls, meeting rooms and ballrooms still generally have permanent power provisions (and temporary power provisions via company switches) to support a multitude of functions in a temporary conversion. Meeting rooms could be dedicated to high- or low-acuity patients, used as command and control Figure 3: Shown is a schematic layout of HVAC to infected patient pods located in a convention center or arena. This arrangement would use the existing HVAC and keep the patient pods negative to protect caregivers. Courtesy: Henderson Engineers

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