Ed Simpson- Commissioning Authority
    Ed’s background includes 10 years in the HVAC trades performing service and installation work, and over 15 years in facilities maintenance and operations in the healthcare industry and at colleges and universities.  During his time in facilities maintenance and operations, he spent over five years performing construction project management and commissioning new facilities for a national healthcare company.  He also served as a regional director of maintenance, performing building and equipment evaluations and testing through the western US.  As head of facilities maintenance at two colleges, he supervised staff, developed projects, evaluated facilities and equipment, and managed maintenance projects.  Ed is a LEED Accredited Professional, Certified Plant Maintenance Manager through the Association of Facilities Engineers (AFE), and currently serves as a representative for the BCA on a statewide advisory committee for the Office of Public Instruction, as well as serving on the Board of Directors for the Northwest Chapter of the BCA.. 

David Howard- Commissioning Authority
    Dave has 20 years of commercial construction experience with high tech, medical, mixed-use, office, high-rise, and government projects. In those years, he served as Foreman, Assistant Project Manager, Project Superintendent, and MEP Superintendent for General Contractors. He has extensive experience in commercial construction and in commissioning and closeout requirements. Dave has commissioned commercial buildings in California, Idaho, and Washington. He led the commissioning of LEED Enhanced Coyote Ridge Correctional Center Expansion project with Washington State Department of Corrections. The $223 million expansion included 22 buildings that were commissioned and achieved the United States Green Building Council’s Gold Rating.