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Davis, Ca

Formed NightBreeze Corp. to advance smart fresh air technology. • Acquired rights to the original version of the NightBreeze residential ventilation system• With input from industry engineers, designers, manufacturers, marketers and strategists, refined the design to broaden usability, e.g:o App based user interface and controller instead of a custom-made thermostato Compatible with any thermostato Includes its own fan and motor independent of the furnace/airhandler fano Integrates with existing ducted HVAC systems to foster retrofitso Ensures that operation does not compete with the HVAC system or overload the ducts• Patent granted within a year of application on the first office action• Engaged in customer discovery to refine marketing and terminology • Researched related technology, particularly IAQ monitors, and how they can integrate with smart fresh air systems• Coordinated efforts with Natures Cooling Solutions, maker of EcoBreeze window units• Engaged in conversations with industry participants to refine commercialization strategy

Davis, Ca

Spun the company off from Davis Energy Group and solidified its position as a distributor of building products to contractors, programs and government agencies.

Davis, Ca

Initiated DEG’s entry into the residential rating provider business, including Energy Star, Green Point Rated and LEED for Homes. DEG became one of the two largest providers of the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED for Homes Program. In 2008, positioned DEG in the residential retrofit market. Won a grant from the California Energy Commission to test market new approaches to gaining participation by homeowners. Created bulk purchasing program to provide energy efficient residential products to retrofit contractors through AEP. Sold DEG to GTI International in 2015.Product DevelopmentUnder a DOE contract, managed the development of HyPak, a high efficiency hydronic rooftop packaged unit that includes a mini-cooling tower. Under a contract with the California Energy Commission, managed the development of NightBreeze, a smart and fully automated residential ventilation cooling system. Managed manufacture and sale of a limited run (~250 units) of Night Breeze prototypes.

Mba, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Bsie, Industrial Engineering

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