Assembled to Perform
"One of the key traits that we look for and cultivate in our team is curiosity"
Mark Dahmer, Engineering Principal
│Our People
Our Team
Bill Powell
President & CEO
Bill Powell
President & CEO
Bill is highly knowledgeable in system design and implementation and complex mechanical and electrical systems. His range of talents ensures our clients have every base covered when it comes to a successful retrofit.
EDUCATION
Cranfield Institute of Technology (UK) – M. Sc. Mechanical Engineering, 1979
Ryerson University – Diploma Mechanical Engineering Technology, 1977
MEMBERSHIPS
Consulting Engineer, Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
P.Eng., Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
P.Eng., Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (APEG)
P.Eng., Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
Certificate of Authorization Holder – British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario
National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA)
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Canadian Hospital Engineering Society (CHES)
Peter LaForme
Executive Vice President
Peter LaForme
Executive Vice President
EDUCATION
American Hotel and Motel Educational Institute – Certified Engineering Operations Executive Certification ,1996
Southern Alberta Institute Of Technology – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Design, Honours Certification, 1987
Alberta Safety Services Boilers Branch – Building Operator "A" – Certificate of Competency, 1984
Southern Alberta Institute Of Technology – Fourth Class Stationary Engineer, 1983
ASHRAE Commissioning, 2013
ASHRAE Level I & II Energy Audits, 2014
ASHRAE Cogeneration, 2015
MEMBERSHIPS
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Andre Lebedev
Director of Electrical Engineering
Andre Lebedev
Director of Electrical Engineering
EDUCATION
Power University, Russia - Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, 1980
Polytechnic University, Russia - Certificate of Achievements in Business Administration, 1993
MEMBERSHIPS
P.Eng., Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)
Rob Niessl
Director Northern Region
Rob Niessl
Director Northern Region
Rob has a strong practical experience background and along with the entire team, stays current with today’s latest technologies to come up with the best solutions to existing problematic systems.
EDUCATION
University of Western Ontario - B.Eng. SC. Mechanical Engineering, 1990
MEMBERSHIPS
P.Eng., Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Robert Borovina
Director of Mechanical Engineering
Robert Borovina
Director of Mechanical Engineering
EDUCATION
University of Split, Croatia - B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, 1982
MEMBERSHIPS
P.Eng., Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Neil Spence
Director of Electrical Engineering
Neil Spence
Director of Electrical Engineering
EDUCATION
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America - Lighting Fundamentals, 1997
Certified Architectural Technician, Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology, Scarborough, Ontario, 1986
MEMBERSHIPS
Certified Technician Electrical/Electronics, Building Systems, Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists, Ontario, Certified Member, 2004
Mark Dahmer
Principal Engineer
Mark Dahmer
Principal Engineer
As part of his portfolio, Mark is responsible for overseeing and managing his team in the new and retrofit design and implementation of all HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection work in a variety of buildings including Commercial, Residential, Municipal, and Healthcare facilities.
EDUCATION
University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering, 2011
MEMBERSHIPS
P.Eng., Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
PMP, Certified Project Management Professional
Member, National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA)
Member, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Ming Xiong
Principal Engineer
Ming Xiong
Principal Engineer
Over the last 10 years, Ming has developed significant experience in the design and construction of these systems. He has a unique ability to analyse existing systems in detail and ensure the new systems are meticulously designed, coordinated, and implemented.
EDUCATION
University of Western Ontario, Masters of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, 2011
Toronto Metropolitan University, Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, 2010
MEMBERSHIPS
P.Eng., Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Commissioning Process Management Professional – American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Leo Perez
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Sustainability and Decarbonization
Leo Perez
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Sustainability and Decarbonization
As part of his role, Leo is leading the company’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable practices for our clients. This includes developing and implementing strategies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable operations through the retrofit projects we undertake.
EDUCATION
University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering CO-OP, 2011
MEMBERSHIPS
P.Eng., Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Trevor Saddler
Senior Designer
Mary Fowler
Mechanical Engineer
Mary Fowler
Mechanical Engineer
During the design stages, Mary ensures the systems are design properly and well thought out. During construction, her hands-on experience ensures the projects are completed in accordance with the design documents.
Mary is dedicated to achieving client satisfaction, installation and operational cost savings and innovative designs. Her keen attention to detail always makes her an asset to both larger and smaller scale projects.
EDUCATION
Memorial University of Newfoundland, Bachelor of Engineering Science - Mechanical Engineering, 2008
MEMBERSHIPS
P.Eng., Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Steve Paterson
Life Safety Systems Specialist
Steve Paterson
Life Safety Systems Specialist
Cranfield Institute of Technology (UK) – M. Sc. Mechanical Engineering 1979
Ryerson University – Diploma Mechanical Engineering Technology 1977
MEMBERSHIPS
Consulting Engineer, Professional Engineers Ontario
P.Eng., Professional Engineers Ontario
P.Eng., Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (APEG)
P.Eng., Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA)
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Canadian Hospital Engineering Society (CHES)
Scott Brown
Mechanical Engineer
Scott Brown
Mechanical Engineer
Scott has helped significantly with the company’s transition from 2D drafting software AutoCAD to the 3D modeling software Revit. Using Revit in conjunction with our 3D laser scanner, Scott is able to create highly accurate 3D models of even the most complex spaces.
EDUCATION
University of Western Ontario, [B.Sc](http://b.sc/). of Engineering Science – Mechanical Engineering, 2018
MEMBERSHIPS
P.Eng., Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Mel Dufrene
Mechanical EIT
Mel Dufrene
Mechanical EIT
Mel is eager to uphold the company’s mission to provide expertise, insight, and trust in the delivery of reliable engineering solutions. She values the importance of maintaining high industry standards and is diligent in executing detailed instructions. She works closely with our expert staff to help generate exceptional engineering reports, drawings, and specifications.
EDUCATION
University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering CO-OP, 2021
MEMBERSHIPS
Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Galen Fernandes
Mechanical Engineer
Galen Fernandes
Mechanical Engineer
Galen is eager to uphold the company’s mission to provide expertise, insight, and trust in the delivery of reliable engineering solutions. He values the importance of maintaining high industry standards and is diligent in executing detailed instructions. He works closely with our expert staff to help generate exceptional engineering reports, drawings, and specifications.
EDUCATION
University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering CO-OP, 2020
MEMBERSHIPS
Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Zachary Hansen
Mechanical EIT
Zachary Hansen
Mechanical EIT
Zach is eager to uphold the company’s mission to provide expertise, insight, and trust in the delivery of reliable engineering solutions. He values the importance of maintaining high industry standards and is diligent in executing detailed instructions. He works closely with our expert staff to help generate exceptional engineering reports, drawings, and specifications.
EDUCATION
University of Alberta, Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering CO-OP, 2021
MEMBERSHIPS
Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Ki Chun Wong
Mechanical EIT
Ki Chun Wong
Mechanical EIT
EDUCATION
University of Toronto, Master of Engineering - Aerospace Science & Engineering, 2023
University of Hong Kong, Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, 2021
MEMBERSHIPS
Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Multezem Leja
Finance Coordinator
Mridula
Mechanical EIT
Mridula
Mechanical EIT
University of Waterloo, Bachelor of Applied Science - Mechanical Engineering CO-OP, 2024
MEMBERSHIPS
Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)
Ira Weiss
IT Manager
Victoria Stepanova
People and Organization Manager
Ruben Zhou Yang
Mechanical EIT
Ruben Zhou Yang
Mechanical EIT
Ruben is eager to uphold the company’s mission to provide expertise, insight, and trust in the delivery of reliable engineering solutions. He values the importance of maintaining high industry standards and is diligent in executing detailed instructions. He works closely with our expert staff to help generate exceptional engineering reports, drawings, and specifications.
EDUCATION
McMaster University, Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering CO-OP, 2023
MEMBERSHIPS
Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)