Kent has over 15 years experience managing commissioning for many different project types; performed using all of the well known approaches to commissioning.  He has vast first hand experience performing design reviews, writing and coordinating specifications, troubleshooting, and writing and performing functional performance tests (FPTs).  Kent is also widely recognized for his ability to build a truly effective commissioning team, including owner, designers, builders and equipment suppliers.

Kent's commissioning success is rooted in his diverse 25-year building industry background. He began his construction career with 10 years as a carpenter.  After obtaining his BSME he became an HVAC systems designer; eventually gravitating to facilities consulting in which he worked closely with facilities managers and operators providing hands on diagnostics and mitigating design issues.

Kent holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado, and is a registered professional mechanical engineer in Washington #28320 and Colorado #26665.