The most exciting projects to me are the ones when the Client presents us with a design goal that on the surface may not appear feasible. My reaction is, “there has to be a way and we will figure it out!”. If they made a movie about my life, I’d want Adam Sandler to play me.
Professional Experience
Ossi & Myler, Inc. Jacksonville, FL
Principal 11/00 – present
Co-owner/engineer for mechanical and electrical consulting engineering firm. Responsibilities include total design of HVAC and plumbing systems from inception of schematic design through the construction document phase. Additionally responsible for all facets of business operations including marketing, fee proposal development, client and project management.
Tilden Lobnitz Cooper Jacksonville, FL
Mechanical Engineer II 6/99 – 11/00
Project engineer for commercial facilities. Primary focus on project management for mechanical, electrical and plumbing disciplines. Responsibilities included fee proposal writing, client management, communication of project requirements to team members, and overall responsibility of final delivery package. Additional duties included complete HVAC design, plumbing review, and introduction to electrical systems design.
Gresham, Smith & Partners Jacksonville, FL
Intern Engineer 6/98 – 5/99
Project engineer for health care and commercial institutions. Specific duties include introducing new projects to team members, coordination of information with architects and clients, and development of project specific standards for assembly of final construction document package. Systems design revolve around strict adherence to Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) guidelines and review process. Other project considerations include understanding client specific needs, project scheduling and budgeting, and coordination with related disciplines.
Perry, Crabb & Associates Atlanta, GA
Intern Engineer 6/95 – 12/97
Mechanical Designer for new and renovation health care projects. Responsibilities included total design of HVAC systems from inception of schematic design through the construction document phase. Additionally responsible for all facets of HVAC design including heating and cooling load calculations, duct and piping lay-out, equipment selection, and specification writing.
Education
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, December 1992
Registration
Registered Professional Engineer
Florida – Registration #55353
Georgia – Registration #027652
Professional Affiliations
- ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers)
- National Fire Protection Association
- International Code Council
