Salas O’Brien experts Steve Carroll, Darren Draper, and Mike Lodge share how ongoing commissioning uses real-time data to improve building performance and deliver major energy savings.
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Steve Carroll, MBA, CxA, LEED AP

Steve Carroll, MBA, CxA, LEED AP

As a Commissioning Authority, Steve Carroll identifies potential issues before they become problems and increases value for his clients. He also specializes in cybersecurity for building systems, providing systems monitoring to keep alternate attack vectors secure. As a leader, Steve is focused on mentoring, coaching, and developing his team to achieve continuous improvement. He holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Steve serves as a Managing Principal at Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected].

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Darren Draper, PE, CxA

Darren Draper, PE, CxA

Darren Draper has served as a lead commissioning agent on a wide range of building projects including university buildings, research laboratories, healthcare facilities, data centers, corporate headquarters, and multiuse facilities. Darren performs commissioning and retro-commissioning for HVAC, DDC controls, electrical, and plumbing systems. He is one of three instructors for the ACG Commissioning Authority Certification preparation workshop and has taught more than 20 workshops. Darren serves as a Principal for Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected]

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Mike Lodge

Mike Lodge

With more than 35 years of experience in the building services industry, Mike Lodge has led commissioning, qualification, validation, project management, and field testing efforts across a wide range of facility types—including pharmaceutical, biotech, higher education, mission critical, healthcare, and industrial projects, both in the U.S. and internationally. He is committed to delivering fully operational facilities with compliant documentation, trained staff, optimized utility performance, and safe, comfortable environments.Mike serves as a Vice President at Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected]

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