Service Region: West

Vice President of the Western Region

Justin Rojas

As the Veregy’s Vice President of the Western Region, Justin has full P&L responsibilities of operations, which has lead to unprecedented year-over-year growth. He has been in the electrical and energy industries for over 12 years, with experience and expertise in complex technical roles, system designs, sales and marketing strategy, engineering, project estimation, and overall operational leadership. He holds certifications in lighting and a Bachelor of Science from Grand Canyon University.

Operations Manager

Scott Conner

Scott’s responsibilities include construction management, field coordination, and negotiating contracts with subcontractors. He has 34 years of experience in HVAC and electrical construction services, including project management and quality control program implementation. Scott’s education includes the Universal CFC License, OSHA 510 certification and multiple professional contracting licenses, as well as attendance at the State University of New York at Oswego.

Principal Executive

Ben Madsen

As one of the founders of Midstate Energy, Ben brings consultative and collaborative energy solutions to school district leaders and operations managers throughout the Southwest. He has successfully marketed ESCO projects for over 15 years with millions saved in energy expenses. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Toledo.

Principal Executive

Randy Falconer

Randy’s strong relationships with Arizona School districts has led him to multiple school association accolades. He works directly with school leadership and their operations to educate and present consultative energy optimization strategies and solutions. Randy is a graduate of Western Michigan University.

Vice President of Business Development

Ron Stalica

As one of the original founders of Midstate Energy, Ron is passionate about building relationships. With more than 25 years in the energy and construction field, Ron brings his skillset to the team by consulting with school districts, and municipalities throughout the Southwest. Most recently, he is working to expand the Texas markets

Vice President of Distributed Energy Resources

John Mitman, CEM

With 10 years of leadership experience in the energy field, John brings a strategic and value-driven mindset to all customer interactions. His extensive development, design, and operational capabilities have led to several award-winning energy projects across the nation, and he continues to manage the strategy and growth of the company’s Solar and Energy Storage division. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Professional Science Masters in Solar Engineering and Commercialization from Arizona State University.

Senior Account Executive

Oscar Rangel

Oscar’s area of expertise includes more than 28 years of energy industry experience working directly with facility management. For the past 13 years, he has worked with K-12, Local Government (Cities & Counties), Higher Ed. and Public Housing clients. Oscar graduated from Metropolitan State College in Colorado with a Bachelor of Science and an MBA from Regis University.

Director of Project Development

Tom Emanuelson

Tom is Midstate Energy’s first Engineer. As a founder of the organization, he brings rich engineering solutions to client facilities and systems. Currently, he is leading development and support for pre-and post-construction projects. He has more than 30 years of experience in designing and constructing energy systems. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.

Director of Measurement and Verification

Branden Morhous, CEM

Branden is an Energy Engineer and works on developing initial project IGAs using surveys, complex spreadsheet analysis, modeling of building energy consumption using simulation software, and technical assessment. Branden provides further support for EPC project quality control, energy-efficiency measures, and Measurement & Verification of implemented projects. Branden holds a Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical Engineering (Thermal-Fluids) from San Jose State University.

Business Development

Ryan Voitik

Ryan is a business development executive responsible for identifying prospective clients. He is active throughout the client onboarding process and focuses on implementing a clear strategy for the client. He is a graduate of the University of Denver and earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing.

Account Manager

Ed Farrell

As an account manager, Ed’s primary responsibilities includes partnering with clients as they engage with us in a performance contract. He focuses on contracts with governments and private industries to create a dynamic energy-efficient atmosphere through state-of-the-art products and services. Ed was also the mayor of Maricopa, Ariz., and intricately understands the ins and outs of government and municipality needs. He attended both Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona.

Project Manager

Shannon Roepke

Shannon works in project development and manages client relations, stakeholder interests, financial obligations, and quality control efforts. She is the primary driver of progress on a day-to-day basis and has managed upwards of 50 individual solar installations for the Urban Energy team. Shannon graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Communications, is a member of the globally accredited nonprofit Project Management Institute and is certified through the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners.

Senior Project Developer

Justin Rundle, PE, CEM, CCM, LEED Ap

Justin has broad construction knowledge and a comprehensive engineering background. Included in these 35 years of expertise is extensive design and operations knowledge regarding water and wastewater plants, this includes project development, capital placements and renewable energy products. Justin holds his MBA and MS from the University of Iowa, with his Bachelor’s from Iowa University.

Director of Lighting

Robert Coy, CALT, CLCP, LC, CEM

As an AEE awarded professional with more 16 years of construction experience, specifically in lighting, Robert brings expert design and calculation knowledge to clients guaranteed energy savings projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Phoenix.

Senior Project Manager

Don Calahan

Don is one of Midstate Energy’s senior project managers, and is responsible for overall project scope execution, subcontractor coordination, scheduling coordination, client communications, and project closeout. During his 30 years in the contracting industry, he has focused 17 years as a technical project manager. He is a veteran of the United States Navy and holds multiple professional certificates in leadership and project management

Special Projects Manager

Patrick Arthur

Patrick is a Business Development Manager at Midstate Energy. Drawing from years of experience in construction and sales, he manages and updates mechanical, electrical, plumbing and technology projects. 

Director of Electrical Construction

Jason Brown

Jason brings two decades of electrical trade experience and leads a large percentage of our electrical division. He ensures operations are on target and running smoothly. His holistic understanding of multiple trades, including distributed energy, makes him a valuable resource to our employees and clientele.

Jason holds a certificate in Construction Management from the Alliance for Construction Excellence and is also OSHA 30 Hour Certified. Additionally, he completed the Electrical and PLC Services program at NIT.

Service and EMS Director

Chris Flores

Chris is responsible for the Southwest Service Department and is also Director of Energy Management Services. He implements, schedules and is responsible for quality control on all Energy Management Services projects that Urban Energy Solutions works on in the SW region. He also trains and mentors apprentices in the industry. He has attended both Arizona State University and Mesa Community College.

Electrical Division Manager

Adam Kline

Adam is the Southwest’s Electrical Division Manager. He is responsible for managing the electrical preconstruction team, which includes new construction, distributed generation, and energy. He also assists the project management team ensuring all costs are accounted for and implemented in the field.

Adam is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), and KMC BacState Certified. He also holds a degree in Building Construction Management from Purdue University.

Chris Slaughter

Chris has been in HVAC since the age of 12 working alongside his father. Once his father retired, Chris took over the business at Four Star. He built Four Star by building relationships with integrity, honesty, and hard work. Chris holds a Texas and Oklahoma Master’s HVACR license, as well as an EPA certification.

Candsis Slaughter

Candsis earned her Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. In 2009 Candsis joined Chris in the family-owned business, Four Star Fabricators. She is responsible for the maintenance and integrity of all financial reporting, accounting practices, and internal controls. In 2017 Candsis organized and formed Four Star Mechanical as a commercial plumbing contractor with Brian Bowman. Candsis assists in ensuring we capitalize on every opportunity and that all employees feel like family. 

Service Manager

Steve Withers

Steve Withers is our service manager after having served in the U.S. Army for seven years. He has had 26 years in HVAC, with six years as service manager at Four Star. Steve has Universal EPA Certification, Oklahoma Mechanical Journeyman License, and Texas Registered ACR Tech license as well as others.

Fabrication Production Manager

T.J. Washington

T.J. studied at East Texas Baptist University. He has 12 years of experience in HVAC, all with Four Star. T.J. started in commercial as a helper and then moved to the fabrication shop where he eventually became the shop manager. He makes sure that the shop runs smoothly for his team members.

Project Manager/Estimator

Mike Olive

Mike has been in the HVAC/Mechanical business for over 45 years when he started helping his dad at their family-owned sheet metal shop. As his exposure grew, he worked for various mechanical contractors as a fabricator, apprentice, journeyman, field superintendent, estimator, and project manager. He holds licenses and certifications in Air and Water Balancing, Trench and Excavation, and Mobile Crane Operator. 

CAD Design Manager

Jim DePaul

Jim is one of Four Star Fabricators CAD Design Managers. He is responsible for producing working drawings for the fabrication and installation of air comfort systems.  Jim’s experience extends over 25 years in CAD design in land development, civil engineering, and mechanical production; He is proficient at AutoCAD, Eagle Point, Land Development, Microstation J, Civil 3D, and Revit.  Jim graduated with honors with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Aided Drafting from ITT Technical Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Project Manager/Estimator

Bill Welch

Bill has spent most of his last 35 years in the HVAC industry as well as general construction. He has a strong background in service, controls, and design. Bill has his Texas Class A HVAC contractor license, OSHA certification, and EPA Universal Transitional/Recovery license.

Field Operations Manager

Jeff Weatherford

Jeff has been with Four Star for over 24 years. After proudly serving U.S. as a Marine in the Gulf War, he worked his way up from apprentice to site foreman, and for the last 12 years has been a field operations manager. He oversees all field projects and coordinates the field workforce to complete each project. Jeff has several years of OSHA training as well as TEXO training.

Marketing Associate

Madeline Urquhart, CDMP, PCM-DM

Madeline is responsible for regional proposal management and business development, as well as marketing and communication initiatives at a national level. She is strong in digital marketing, graphic design, and creating strategic brand campaigns. Madeline holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in marketing and finance from Washington State University and a dual certification as a Professional Certified Marketer and Certified Digital Marketing Professional from the American Marketing Association.

Veregy Vice President of the East Region and CEO of Dynamix Energy Services

Garry Montgomery, PE, LEED AP, RCDD

Garry brings more than 30 years of experience in the industry, focusing on energy solutions, electrical and technology engineering, business development and client relations. He leads the direction for the Great Lakes Region, guides innovative energy solutions for clients, and provides technology systems leadership for key projects. He also has extensive experience in lighting systems, data, voice, video, security, and varied communication systems. He has led projects across a wide spectrum of market sectors from educational to healthcare, including large projects of more than 2 million square feet. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering from Franklin University and various credentials including PE, LEED AP, and RCDD.

General Manager - Engineering

Lee Anne Dye

Lee Anne attended Ohio University and has been in the engineering industry since 1979 and with Dynamix since 2005, where she serves as a Senior Associate, Project Executive and Healthcare Design Group Leader. Lee Anne’s decades of experience in engineering consulting, construction administration and project design have given her a broad design skillset, which includes lighting, general power, normal and emergency power distribution, utility coordination, fire alarm systems, nurse call and other low-voltage systems. Her project management work includes contracts, owner programming, and communication processing between owner, architect and construction team. At Dynamix, Lee Anne gets to put her skills to use on high-caliber projects such as the Lexington Medical Center, the Dublin Methodist Hospital, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, the University of Illinois at Chicago and other medical centers, educational facilities, retail spaces, medium/maximum state detention campuses and high-rise living facilities.

When she’s not busy overseeing projects from pre-planning to ribbon-cutting or designing sophisticated systems for clients, Lee Anne can be found cruising through the Hocking Hills area on the back of a Harley with friends or helping out family members on any home project that involves paint and power tools (sadly, her family has yet to request a system evaluation or utility coordination, otherwise she would gladly help out with that as well).

Integration Manager

Doug Smith, PE, CEM, LEED AP, BD+C, GGP

As President, Doug is involved in the day-to-day operations and business development efforts of the firm. Doug previously served as the Public/Commercial Division leader (a division he was responsible for developing) consisting of multiple design teams and commissioning group working directly with Owners and other consulting partners.

The license and certificate designations after Doug’s name may seem like a real mouthful, but they are well deserved. A graduate of both The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Keller Graduate School with an MBA, Doug has worked in the engineering and construction engineering since 1998, joining Dynamix in 2006. He has been involved in multiple construction markets including aviation, healthcare, higher education, K-12, industrial and government sectors.

Doug’s previous roles have enabled him to gain valuable experience in operations, design, management, and business development. Previous positions with Dynamix Engineering include: Associate Principal, Senior Associate / Division Leader, Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineer, and Controls Engineer.

Doug is a member and officer of a number of civic, community, and industry organizations, including ASHRAE and the International Code Council. He enjoys spending time with his family, is an active youth teacher, and can often be found on the fairway, where he takes a few more strokes than the average golfer but enjoys himself nonetheless.

President Emeritus

Eugene Griffin, PE, LEED® AP

With more than 35 years of engineering experience and founder of Dynamix Engineering, A Veregy Company, Gene is now a consulting engineer to Veregy. As a consultant, he provides support on various projects and provides guidance to ensure every project is maintaining its scope, timing, and budget. He helps Veregy to implement sustainable green building designs that use innovative engineering systems and advanced knowledge of the LEED® certification system. Additionally, he collaborates with other Veregy principals and invested parties to recognize the needs and appropriate solutions that ensure future fiscal savings through energy use, sustainable design, and cutting-edge engineering technology. Gene holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Franklin University. 

Business Development Leader

Tobias Dunbar

Production Manager

David Schoen, LEED AP

As a Senior Associate and member of the Dynamix team since 1996, Dave provides management and design support for a wide range of projects including healthcare, education, commercial and industrial; his experience includes total project management, construction administration, electrical and communication systems design, cost estimating, construction documents, project scheduling, project coordination, budget management, leading the Technology Division of Dynamix, and serving as a point person with state and local officials and site inspections. His work can be seen at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Grant/Riverside Methodist Hospitals, Huntington Park, Ohio University and dozens of public schools.

Prior to his work with Dynamix, Dave earned his B.S. in Electronic of Engineering Technology from DeVRY Institution of Technology. He held NICET Level IV Fire Alarm System Certification and his work on fire alarm assessments and writing standard operating procedure manuals for fire alarm systems has carried over into his role with our company. An active member of the National Fire Protection Agency, it comes as no surprise that David balances his job—in which he focuses largely on fire—with some cooler activities like snow skiing and sailing with his family in his free time.

HVAC Department Lead

Frank Hartley, PE, HFDP

Frank designs HVAC and mechanical systems for healthcare, educational, and commercial facilities. He has 10 years of experience designing a variety of HVAC systems, such as variable air volume, chilled beam, variable refrigerant flow, geothermal heat pumps, and many other system types. He is also responsible for analyzing the energy efficiency of facility engineering designs. Frank has Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University. 

Technology Department Lead

Craig Buchholz, LEED AP, RCDD

Craig has been with Dynamix since 2001 as our Technology Manager. Before joining the team, he earned his B.S. in Business Administration at The Ohio State University, and spent years designing, managing and implementing telecommunications and technology plans for clients in healthcare, education and institutional fields. Well respected and established in the industry, Craig’s duties at Dynamix include design and project leadership of complete integrated solutions covering data, security, fire alarm, voice, sound reinforcement, and video spectrum and systems. He also has experience designing, installing, and managing A/V for stages and research facilities, wired and wireless systems, VOiP and cabling, CCTV network camera systems, mass notification systems, and antennae systems. Some of his major projects include multi-million dollar voice, video and data infrastructure installations Battelle Hall, the Ohio Statehouse capitol building and The Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Arena.

An active member of BiCsi, NSCA and Syn-Aud Con, Craig somehow manages to squeeze skiing and long-distance bike riding into his schedule.

Plumbing Department Lead

Michael Spengler, PE, CPD

Michael provides project management and produces construction documents and system designs for a variety of building types, including healthcare, K-12, higher education, commercial and public facilities. He uses his continually expanding knowledge of the latest codes and industry standards to complete documents and designs for HVAC, plumbing, med gas, and fire   protection systems. His responsibilities include project management, system assessments, system design documentation, sizing and layout of source and distribution systems, specifications and equipment selection and application. Michael has been involved in multiple design and construction projects, including renovations, new builds, and combinations using phased construction. As a project coordinator, he leads the MEPT design team to collaborate with architects, civil engineers, structural engineers, owners, staff, construction managers, and contractors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University. 

Electrical Department Lead

Jason Lang, PE, LEED AP

Marketing Manager

Felicia Wilburn, CPSM, CDMP, PCM-DM

Human Resources

Julie Dowdell, SPHR, SCP

Julie is the Human Resources Manager for the Great Lakes region of Veregy. As a seasoned professional with more than 25 years of expertise in Human Resources, Julie is a results-focused leader with extensive knowledge and experience in employee relations, talent management, strategic partnering and planning, employee culture initiatives, development and engagement programs,  and diversity, equity and inclusion. She is dedicated to helping Veregy harness the full power of their most valuable asset – their people!

During her career she has served in HR leadership roles for fortune 500 companies such as RR Donnelley & Sons and Boeing. Julie is known for establishing strong, collaborative relationships with leaders; an approachable and fair leadership style; embracing change; adapting in the midst of challenges; and remaining calm and optimistic during times of uncertainty.

Julie has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from Ohio University and is certified as a Senior HR Professional with two separate institutions (SPHR, SCP).