Certified Energy auditor and rater training Academy

Directors, Trainers and Instructors.

We Partner with and use Certified RESNET Trainers and Industry Professionals with many years experience:

a. Certified RESNET Trainer & QA: Paul Kramer,

· BSAE degree, West Virginia University .

· 8 years, Ling Temco Vought, aeronautical design of Navy fighter planes and studies for astronautical engineering.

· In excess of 20 years NASA, Johnson Space Center . Astronaut training for piloting.

· Apollo, Gemini, and Space Shuttle spacecraft. Engineering design and development of Space Shuttle and Space Station Guidance, Navigation, and Control System.

· 12 years design, manufacture, and installation of residential home cabinetry and study of Sound Building Practices in Home Building , Energy Efficiency, and Green Homes.

· Certified Quality Assurance Designee and Trainer as promulgated by the Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Systems Standards, RESNET and the National Association of State Energy Officials.

· Many years experience in lecturing, presentation of engineering information, and performing supervisory functions in a professional environment, with the ability to communicate effectively the knowledge, methods, procedures, and skills needed to train builders, energy auditors the proper way to build according to Green Energy efficient code.

· A co-founding officer and CEO of America’s Home Energy Rating Org. (AHERO Inc) and Academy Of Building Science .

· Trainer – (TRCC) TEXAS Residential Construction Commission.

b. Certified Trainer & Leed Professional: Clayton Farmer,

· Over 16 years Construction experience and currently serves the Greater Home Builders Association as chairman of subcommittee of Green Building and intimately involved in designing their Green Building program.

· Vast building science background ranging from field supervision to corporate level executive and during the last eight years, has been in executive management positions devoted to quality construction, building science best practices, building and energy code, energy efficiency and energy diagnostics.

· Clayton has always been intensely involved with local organizations like the Greater Houston Building Asociation and national organizations such as the NAHB, USGBC, and ASHRAE.

· Green Building Verification, Green Design Consulting, Energy Audits for Residential and Commercial Buildings, HERS ratings, Energy Star certifications, Code Compliance, LEED certification, Building Science education, Construction Training and Consulting, Indoor Air Quality assessments, Comfort complaint diagnosis, Thermography energy analysis, Risk Assessment and Warranty Consulting

· LEED AP, Nation Green Building Verifier (GBV), Residential Plans Examiner (RPE), Residential Energy Inspector (REI), Green Building Design Examiner (G1), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), Commercial Energy Inspector, Commercial Plans Examiner.

· A LEAD mentor for consistent training methods across the nation.

· Training services to home building associations across the area for Green Building under the NAHB program, as well as (IECC) code changes from 2006 to 2009 .

· Trainer - – (TRCC) TEXAS Residential Construction Commission.

· Founding Trainers – (ABS) ACADEMY of BUILDING SCIENCE

c. Trainer: Vince Hoechten

· Master of Science in Educational Mid-Management, University of Houston Clear Lake, 1987

· Bachelor of Science, Biology and Math, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1974

· 28 years teaching experience

· Appointed to the National Teachers’ Who’s Who; 1992 & 2003

· Licensed Professional Real Estate Inspector

· Member : Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors International Residential Code Council

· Certified Rater

· Founding Trainers – (ABS) ACADEMY Of BUILDING SCIENCE

· Trainer:– (TRCC) TEXAS Residential Construction Commission

d. Trainer: Craig C. Fields,

BS degree –Physics . Fort Lewis College Durango , CO .
BA degree – Applied Math
Health Physics Technician for Chem Nuclear and SW Hazard Control
Compliance Technology, Albuquerque , NM
Hazardous Waste Consulting and Abatement
1994 – 1998 Energy Efficient Construction
Designed and installed low voltage wiring and photovoltaic systems
Computer Technician Trainer, electrical contractor’, Licensed FAA Private Pilot
Many years experience in performing supervisory functions in a professional environment, with the lecturing ability to communicate effectively the knowledge, methods, procedures, and skills needed to train builders, auditors and workers the proper way to build according to Green Energy efficient code
Trainer - – (TRCC) TEXAS Residential Construction Commission

e. Trainer: Carl Singleton,

· 20+ Year Residential Construction experience.

· 6 Year Weatherization Coordinator for Greater East Texas Community Action Program.

· Certified by TDHCA in lead free weatherization.

· Certified by TDHCA in blower door and duct blaster techniques.

· Certified by TDHCA in conducting EZ2 and EZ3W computer energy efficiency audits.

· Additional training: infrared camera, HVAC-calc, RESCHECK.

· 1 year served as Professor for Nazarene Bible College Extension Education Program.

· Bachelor of Science Degree at Stephen F. Austin State University in 1978.

· Master of Divinity at Nazarene Theological Seminary 1983.

· Trainer - – (TRCC) TEXAS Residential Construction Commission

f. Consultant and Trainer: Gus Sague,

· IECC certified:

· Building Inspector,

· Mechanical Inspector,

· Plumbing Inspector,

· Electrical Inspector, since 03/2005.

· RESNET Rater since 2002.

· Green Rater since spring of 2008.

· NAHB Green Verifier since summer of 2008.

· Trainer - – (TRCC) TEXAS Residential Construction Commission

g. Consultant and Trainer: Gary Lewis,

· University of South Florida Bachelor of Arts

· Miami Dade Jr. College Associate of Arts

· Currently a National Trainer for Elite Software Programs:

· HVAC Residential Software

· RHVAC (ACCA - Manual J 8^th Edition )

· Manual D,

· Energy Audit

· HVAC Commercial Software

· CHVAC 100 Zone Load Calculation and Design

· DUCTSIZE - Commercial Ductwork Design

· “ACCA” Manuals for load calculation, equipment selection and airside design.

· Sections of the “International Mechanical Code” and “International Energy Conservation Code”.

· Teach Elite Software for HVAC residential and light commercial applications, design and estimation.

· Teach field Ductwork Installation skills on the job site and in the classroom.

· RESNET Certified Home Energy Rater

· RESNET Certified Green Rater

· Air Conditioning Contractors Association “EPIC” Instructor Certifications

Trainer - – (TRCC) TEXAS Residential Construction Commission

o Manual J Load Calculations

o Manual D Duct Design

o HVAC Equipment Section

H. Business Manager: Toney Dougherty,

· 8 years onsite and shop interior trim, kitchen and bath cabinetry, pre-hung door units, kitchen cabinetry.

· In excess of 30 yr building experience all phases build, frame, interior trim, and highlight of career (completion of President George H. W. Bush stairways) in 1993, Dougherty Construction, Houston Texas .

· 20^th year study of Sound Building Practices in Home Building , Energy Efficiency, and Green Homes.

· RESNET Certified Green Rater.

· RESNET Certified Trainer.

· A co-founding officer of America ’s Home Energy Rating Organization, (AHERO Inc), and Academy Of Building Science .

· Trainer - – (TRCC) TEXAS Residential Construction Commission

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Our Training Includes Practices That is: Energy Efficient, Affordable, Comfortable, Durable, Sustainable, Healthy, Safe and Green Combined with the Art of Building Science!