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KR Smith, PE
KR brings 40 years of energy industry expertise spanning engineering design, project and O&M management, and petrochemical and power generation. He has led design/bid/build and EPC projects at Exxon, Energy Nuclear, IC Thomasson Associates, and GE. A multiple award-winning engineer, he earned honors from EPRI and ACEC for power plant design and technology application. KR is also a published author with work for the Electric Power Research Institute. KR serves as a Senior Vice President for Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected] .
Vello Ehvert, P.Eng., PE, LEED AP, Uptime Accredited Tier Designer
Vello Ehvert has a global reputation for delivering innovative data center solutions by employing a manufacturing approach to engineering and advanced mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. With over four decades of engineering, construction, and project management experience in the mission-critical sector, Vello continues to lead industry advancements in data center design and construction. Vello serves as Managing Principal, Mission Critical for Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected].
Karoline Derse, NCARB, AIA
Karoline Derse is a registered Architect with extensive experience in architecture and project management for data centers, critical environments, office tenant improvements, and retail. She enjoys leading multi-disciplinary design teams and working together to develop creative, cost-effective solutions to address the most challenging design situations. Karoline serves as a Managing Principal for Salas O’Brien. Contact her at [email protected].