President / Professional Engineer
Loren Morris
PE, CxA, EMP, LEED AP
Currently serving on the Board of Directors for the AABC Commissioning Group
Over 25 years of experience in commissioning, design, and controls
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering,
Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ 1995
Certifications:
Professional Engineer, NM #22356
Professional Engineer, NV #027592
Professional Engineer, AZ #35208
Professional Engineer, CA #M37113
Energy Management Professional (EMP) #417-E127
Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) by ACG
Areas of Expertise:
BAS Design and Sequence of Operations Development
Mechanical Design and Submittal review
Document review and Specifications Development
Operations and Maintenance Training
What brought you to the commissioning field?
My career progression started as a controls engineer, programming and writing sequences of operation. I enjoyed troubleshooting and prided myself in having a bulletproof sequence. As a mechanical design engineer, I used that experience to design systems with operations and energy efficiency in mind. Commissioning enabled me to use both of these passions to provide functional, sustainable buildings.
Vice President
Dariusz (Darek)
Bombala
CxA
Over 25 years in commissioning and special inspections
Education:
Mechanical Engineering, 1991-1993, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Certifications:
Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) by ACG
NICET Level 1 in Fire Protection Engineering – 2005
Building Cx Development Program – 2002
Smoke Control Special Inspector since 2000
Areas of Expertise:
Functional Testing and Documentation
Life Safety and Smoke Control Certification
Casino, hotel, resort mega projects
Chiller plants, steam plant and controls
What brought you to the commissioning field?
When I worked as controls contractor, I struggled to understand why sequence of operations were not being coordinated between EOR and mechanical, ie air handing units or central plants. In addition, why electrical, plumbing, test & balance were not completing installation or testing systems prior to turning them over to the owner/facilities. Then I heard about a systems commissioning agent trying to schedule testing with me at Las Vegas Hilton. It definitely peaked my interest and I finally someone who can help the struggling owners.
Senior Mechanical Engineer / Principal
James V.
Moss
PE, CxA
Over 35 years in systems design, smoke control special inspection, and commissioning.
Education:
Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology,
Weber State University, Ogden, UT, 1986
Certifications:
Professional Engineer, NV #019462
Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) by ACG
HVAC Mechanical Engineer since 1987
Design Team Supervision since 2000
Areas of Expertise:
Mechanical design and submitter review
Document review for OPR and BOD conformance
Functional test procedures
Technical support for Cx, RCx, Ongoing Cx
What brought you into the commissioning field?
I was first introduced to the commissioning process as a Design Engineer looking for solutions to a water flow problem over 25 years ago. Since that time I have developed a respect for the Cx process and have witnessed many benefits of synergy that can be accomplished when multiple organizations or teams collaborate to produce quality results.
Principal / Project Manager
Jeff Heide
CxA
Over 40 years of experience in Commissioning, Operations and Maintenance, and Building Envelope.
Education:
Universal Technical Institute, Phoenix, AZ 1980
Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, 1976-1979
Certifications:
Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA) by ACG
Facility Operations since 1981
Operations and Facilities Director since 1982
Refrigeration and Heating Systems Specialist since 1980
Areas of Expertise:
Systems Design and Layout
Performance Verification and Troubleshooting
Facility Management
Building Envelope Testing
What brought you into the commissioning field?
After 28 years in the hotel/resort industry, I had been disappointed with the level of completion/condition of mechanical equipment and controls left by the installing contractors. I decided that I needed to move forward and make a positive impact on the industry. I felt my career direction would be best served by entering the commissioning field and having the ability to impact the construction industry by ensuring building standards and design criteria were met prior to being turned over to the owners.