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Bill Smith, PE, LEED AP
Bill Smith has been working in the engineering field for over 35 years. He’s a problem solver by nature and loves finding a solution to a difficult challenge. He works with high-performance campuses and research facilities and helps lead a team of consulting engineers who share his passion. Bill earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University, and currently lives in Raleigh with his family. Bill is a Principal with Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected]
LeAnn White, PE, LEED AP
LeAnn White is a distinguished Principal Mechanical Engineer with a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University. LeAnn has dedicated over 35 years to the consulting engineering field. Since beginning her career straight from college, she has excelled in producing large-scale technical designs for a diverse portfolio of projects. LeAnn serves as a Principal with Salas O’Brien. Contact her at [email protected]
Maria Kordjamshidi, Ph.D, LEED AP, Fitwel Ambassador
Maria Kordjamshidi is an accomplished sustainability consultant and registered architect, specializing in sustainable development and energy-efficient building design. With a proven track record in Canada’s architecture industry, Maria has worked on a wide range of projects, integrating innovative strategies for reducing carbon emissions and enhancing building performance. Her work spans both academia and industry, where she remains deeply committed to advancing sustainable development through cutting-edge research and practical application. Maria serves as a Sustainability Project Manager at Salas O’Brien. Contact her at [email protected].
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]
Adam Spach
Adam has worked in the consulting engineering industry for over 20 years, always with a keen eye for energy cost effectiveness. He serves in various capacities: in our Raleigh office as the Life Science engineering leader, for our industry as a voice for sustainable design, and for our clients through dedication to their projects.