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AHERO  Professionals

                Paul Kramer,  Nacogdoches TX

o    BSAE degree, West Virginia University .

o       8 years, Ling Temco Vought, aeronautical design of Navy fighter planes and studies for astronautical engineering.

o     In excess of 20 years NASA, Johnson Space Center .  Astronaut training for piloting.

o        Apollo, Gemini, and Space Shuttle spacecraft.  Engineering design and development of Space Shuttle and Space Station Guidance, Navigation, and Control System.

o       12 years design, manufacture, and installation of residential home cabinetry and study of Sound Building Practices in Home Building , Energy Efficiency, and Green Homes.

o       Quality Assurance Designee and Trainer as promulgated by the Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Systems Standards, RESNET and the National Association of State Energy Officials.

o       Many years experience in lecturing, presentation of engineering information, and performing supervisory functions in a professional environment, with the ability to communicate effectively the knowledge, methods, procedures, and skills needed to train builders, energy auditors the proper way to build according to Green Energy efficient code.

o        CEO & co-founding officer of America’s Home Energy Rating Org. (AHERO Inc.

o       Trainer – (TRCC) TEXAS Residential Construction Commission.

 

 

Clayton Farmer, Houston TX 

o       Over 16 years Construction experience and currently serves the Greater Home Builders Association as chairman of subcommittee of Green Building and intimately involved in designing their Green Building program.

o       Vast building science background ranging from field supervision to corporate level executive and during the last eight years, has been in executive management positions devoted to quality construction,  building science best practices, building and energy code, energy efficiency and energy diagnostics.

o       Clayton has always been intensely involved with local organizations like the Greater Houston Building Asociation and national organizations such as the NAHB, USGBC, and ASHRAE.

o       Green Building Verification, Green Design Consulting, Energy Audits for Residential and Commercial Buildings, HERS ratings, Energy Star certifications, Code Compliance, LEED certification, Building Science education, Construction Training and Consulting, Indoor Air Quality assessments, Comfort complaint diagnosis, Thermography energy analysis, Risk Assessment and Warranty Consulting

o       LEED AP, Nation Green Building Verifier (GBV), Residential Plans Examiner (RPE), Residential Energy Inspector (REI), Green Building Design Examiner (G1), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), Commercial Energy Inspector, Commercial Plans Examiner.

o      A LEAD mentor for consistent training methods across the nation.

o       Training services to home building associations across the area for Green Building under the NAHB program, as well as (IECC) code changes from 2006 to 2009 .

o       Trainer - – (TRCC) TEXAS Residential Construction Commission.

 

 

 

Vince Hoechten,  League City TX

o       Master of Science in Educational Mid-Management, University of Houston Clear Lake , 1987

o       Bachelor of Science, Biology and Math, Stephen F. Austin State University , 1974

o       28 years teaching and education experience

o       Appointed to the National Teachers’ Who’s Who;  1992 & 2003

o       Licensed Professional Real Estate Inspector

o       Master of Science in Educational Mid-Management, University of Houston Clear Lake , 1987

o       Bachelor of Science, Biology and Math, Stephen F. Austin State University , 1974

o       Member : Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors International Residential Code Council 

o       Certified Rater

o       Quality Assurance Designee and Trainer as promulgated by the Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Systems Standards, RESNET and the National Association of State Energy Officials

o       Trainer:– (TRCC) TEXAS Residential Construction Commission

 

Craig C. Fields, League City TX

o       BS degree –Physics . Fort Lewis College Durango , CO .

o        BA degree – Applied Math

o        Health Physics Technician for Chem Nuclear and SW Hazard Control

o        Compliance Technology, Albuquerque , NM

o        Hazardous Waste Consulting and Abatement

o       1994 – 1998     Energy Efficient Construction

o       Designed and installed low voltage wiring and photovoltaic systems

o       Computer Technician Trainer, electrical contractor’, Licensed FAA Private Pilot

o       Many years experience in performing supervisory functions in a professional environment, with the lecturing ability to communicate effectively the knowledge, methods, procedures, and skills needed to train builders, auditors and workers the proper way to build according to Green Energy efficient code

o       Trainer - – (TRCC) TEXAS Residential Construction Commission  

 

 

Carl Singleton, Nacogdoches TX

o       Bachelor of Science Degree at Stephen F. Austin State University in 1978.

o       Master of Divinity at Nazarene Theological Seminary 1983       

20+ Year Residential Construction experience.

o       6 Year Weatherization Coordinator for Greater East Texas Community   Action Program.

o       Certified by TDHCA in lead free weatherization.

o       Certified by TDHCA in blower door and duct blaster techniques.

o       Certified by TDHCA in conducting EZ2 and EZ3W computer energy     efficiency audits.

o       Additional training: infrared camera, HVAC-calc, RESCHECK.

o       1 year served as Professor for Nazarene Bible College Extension Education Program.

o       Trainer - – (TRCC) TEXAS Residential Construction Commission

 

 

 

Gary Lewis, Houston TX

o        Bachelor of Arts                       University of South Florida  

o       Associate of Arts                      Miami Dade Jr. College

o       Currently a National Trainer for Elite Software Programs:

o       HVAC Residential Software

o       RHVAC (ACCA - Manual J 8th Edition )

o       Manual D,

o       Energy Audit

o       HVAC Commercial Software

o       CHVAC 100 Zone Load Calculation and Design

o       DUCTSIZE  - Commercial Ductwork Design

o       ACCA Manuals for load calculation, equipment selection and airside design.

o       Sections of the “International Mechanical Code” and “International  Energy Conservation Code”.

o       Teach Elite Software for HVAC residential and light commercial applications, design and estimation.

o       Teach field Ductwork Installation skills on the job site and in the classroom.

o       RESNET Certified Home Energy Rater

o       RESNET Certified Green Rater

o       Air Conditioning Contractors Association “EPIC” Instructor Certifications

o    Trainer- – (TRCC) TEXAS Residential Construction Commission

o        Manual J Load Calculations

o        Manual D Duct Design

o        HVAC Equipment Section  

 

 

ANDREW THIESS , PE League City , TX 77573

o       B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University, 1990

Professional Registrations and Certifications

o       Professional Engineer: Texas , Lic. 82324

o       Project Management Professional: Project Management Institute, No. 75761

o       TCEQ LPST Project Manager, Lic. PM0000174, 2004

o       ICC Commercial Energy Plans Examiner, Cert. 5318963-78

o       ICC Commercial Energy Inspector, Cert. 5318963-77

o       ICC Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner, Cert. 5318963-79

o       TDLR Registered Accessibility Specialist, Reg. 1155

o       TREC Professional Building Inspector, Lic. 10365

o       HERS Rater, Cert. AHERO-0926 

o       Quality Assurance Designee and Trainer as promulgated by the Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Systems Standards, RESNET and the National Association of State Energy Officials

Summary

      Mr. Thiess has 20 years of experience in heavy civil - commercial construction, environmental consulting and business development.  Areas in which he has successfully completed projects include seaports and waterways, airports, commercial buildings, water utilities, power plants, and environmental remediation.  Prior to his consulting career, he served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Proficiencies

o       Bilingual English/Spanish

 

 

STEPHANIE AYERS Houston , Texas

o  Bachelor of Science/Environmental Science; Geology, University of   St. Thomas , Houston , Texas ,

CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING

o       Certified Instructor for Core Compliance / SafeGulf / SafeLand

o       TWIC card recipient

o       RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Certification

o       OSHA HAZWOPER Health and Safety Training & Refreshers

o       Basic Plus Industrial/Chemical Plant Health and Safety Training & Refreshers

o       Project Management 201

o       Certified Visual Emissions Evaluator

 

Experience

o       Senior Environmental Consultant for Regulatory & Environmental Compliance

o       Provided training seminars for 300 office and production personnel

o       Developed health, safety and environment management plans and procedures

o       Project Manager for Phase I and Phase II assessments that include(d) research, site investigation, reports, maps, conclusions and recommendations in accordance with ASTM E-1527 Environmental Site Assessment

o       HSE consultant for design and engineering offices for independent energy companies in Houston and Corpus Christi

o       As a Contractor - Project Scientist at Shell Headquarters to complete State and Federal EPA reporting requirements for more than 10,000 Shell/Star/Texaco retail facilities in 27 states

 

 

J. Adrain Booker

o       Lead Safety For Renovation Repair and Painting (RRP), Certified Renovator Certified Lead Dust Sampling Technician (CLDST)

o     New Jersey Regulations on Lead Safe Work Practices

o       OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Course

o     Industrial Truck Lift Certification

o       Defensive Driving Safety Instructor

o       Train the Trainer “How Adults Learn” 

o       Train the Trainer “Conducting A Job Analysis” 

o       Certified Social Worker

o  Parent Educator 

Experience 

o  Managing Principal/Instructor for I Care Safety Training

o     Managing Principal for Innovative Concrete Systems, LLC

o   Business Development Officer/Trainer for The CrossWalk Group, LLC

o   Project Manager/Trainer/Consultant for Beyond Concrete

 

Toney Dougherty,   Nacogdoches TX

o       8 years onsite and shop, Mfg kitchen and bath cabinetry, pre-hung door units, interior trim.

o       In excess of 30 yr building experience all phases build, frame, interior trim, and highlight of career (completion of President George H. W. Bush stairways) in 1993, Dougherty Construction, Houston Texas .

o       20th year study of Sound Building Practices in Home Building , Energy Efficiency, and Green Homes.

o       RESNET Certified Green Rater.  

o       RESNET Certified Trainer.

o       Vice President, & co-founding officer of America ’s Home Energy Rating Organization, (AHERO Inc),

o       Trainer – (TRCC) TEXAS Residential Construction Commission

o     Business Manager AHERO Inc

o  Quality Assurance Designee and Trainer as promulgated by the Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Systems Standards, RESNET and the National Association of State Energy Officials

 

 

 

 

 

 

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