Meet Our Team

P.E., CxA, TBE, CCP, REM, LEED Accredited Professional BD&C

As President and Owner of Air Engineering and Testing, Inc., Mr. Kettler commits the firm’s resources after considering each project’s unique requirements, timelines and budget. Mr. Kettler has led AET since 1986. Mr. Kettler has over 48 years of management and professional level experience in the design, construction, testing, commissioning, and operation of physical facilities. Management functions include: project management, planning, training, sales and marketing, development consultant, division manager, associate, managing principle, and president. Design areas include: electrical, fire protection, industrial, mechanical, plumbing. security/controls, value, environmental, and transportation and logistics. Construction and operations include cost estimating, scheduling, contract negotiation, operations and maintenance instruction, owner’s representative, field observation/quality control, test and balance of HVAC systems, building commissioning. and construction management. Mr. Kettler has worked for a variety of architectural, engineering consulting, construction, testing and management companies. This has given him wide experience in the design, construction, testing, commissioning and operation of facilities.

Registration

Licensed Professional Engineer since 1969 in Texas and is licensed in 8 other states

Professional Affiliations

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers:

• Past Dallas President

Member of the following ASHRAE National Committees:

• STD 202, The Commissioning Process for Buildings and Systems, Past Chair
• Std. 111: Test and Balance National Standard, Past Secretary
• Guideline 0 and 1: Commissioning Guideline/Standard, Sub-Committee Chair
• Technical Committee.7.7: Test and Balance, Past Chair
• Technical Committee.7.9: Commissioning, Past Chair

• American Society of Plumbing Engineers
• Building Commissioning Association, multiple committee member
• Construction Specifications Institute
• National Society of Professional Engineers
• Texas Society of Professional Engineers, Past State Board of Dir., Chair PEC and PEI
• United States Green Building Council, LEED AP BD&C, LEED Fellow

Professional Certifications

• Certified in Commissioning by ASHRAE, BCA, ACG and NEBB, Certified in Test and Balance by AABC and NEBB.  Mr. Kettler served on the BCA and ASHRAE commissioning certification committees.
• Certified Specification Professional by CSI
• Certified IAQ Manager and Registered Environmental Manager by National Registry of Environmental Professionals
• Certified Filter Specialist by NAFA
• Texas Mechanical Contractors License, (1985) (AIR Engineering and Testing)

Education

• BS Mechanical Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology
• Masters Business Administration, University of Missouri at Kansas City

Qualifications

• Microsoft Office
• Project & Time Management
• TAB Estimating
• Coordination skills
• iSqFt
• Personnel Schedule management
• Deadline-oriented
• Multi-tasking: Able to handle more than one task simultaneously.

Experience

• Direct and supervise activities and performance for quantity and quality of work
• Ensure that all contracts/jobs are completed on time and within budget
• Review all contract modifications/change orders
• Prepare and maintain the Test and Balance schedule
• Ensure coordination with contractors, suppliers, and customers
• Perform estimating on Test and Balance projects
• Coordinates project estimates
• Maintains communication with customers
• Maintains sufficient information flow with key personnel
• Coordinates paper flow, maintains records and analyzes systems for improvement
• Ensures all drawings and specifications are available
• Submits Final Test and Balance Reports to the customer
• Maintains TAB electronic and hard copy filing system
• Delegates responsibilities to key employees
• Manages and maintains preventative maintenance for all equipment and tools

Education
BS in Business with a Concentration in Administration (2014), University of Phoenix
AS with a Concentration in Foundations of Business (2011), University of Phoenix

Licenses & Certifications
Notary Public for the State of Texas

PE, LEED AP BD+C, CBCP

Tracie Bishop is a Mechanical Engineer with fifteen years HVAC design experience for new construction and renovations. Her project involvement ranges from planning and design through the completion of construction, observing and coordinating the implementation of the design documents. Bishop’s engineering background includes analysis and design of mechanical systems for healthcare and medical facilities, commercial office buildings, corporate headquarters, tenant interior design, and other special building types. She has produced Technical Assistance Reports with programs involving detailed, on-site energy analysis of utility consumption, equipment efficiency, building thermal envelope operation and maintenance evaluations, and recommendations, and financial analysis of energy conservation opportunities. The programs are developed in conjunction with management and the operational and maintenance staff to achieve optimal operating efficiency. The program focuses on identifying inefficient equipment and systems which offer opportunities for significant energy savings through replacement, modification, or upgrade.

Bishop has seven years of sustainable design and consulting experience, which includes codes research, technical reports, and building evaluations. She gained federal grant experience while working as a Project Manager with the State of Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, applying for and monitoring federal grants with an emphasis on energy conservation. She is an expert in sustainability and has been a LEED AP since 2006. She is passionate about broader sustainability topics and their impacts on the public and private sectors while offering a diverse skill set and knowledge base. She has extensive project experience on Green Buildings (design, technical). Bishop’s experience with a variety of project types and relationships with industry professionals allow her to be in front of the latest technological advances in sustainability. She gained extensive project experience as the Fort Bliss/WSMR LEED Program Manager, providing oversight and direction for LEED – related activities on Fort Bliss and White Sands Missile Range for two years, and provided coordination between contractors, USACE and installation for LEED items. She joined Facility Performance Associates in August of 2012. She is a registered professional engineer and Certified Building Commissioning Professional as well as LEED Accredited Professional.

Mr. Albert has had the responsibility of being the team lead for the energy modeling and energy code inspection. He has extensive experience in modeling projects utilizing the building envelope and energy use systems data to deliver informative reports to the project team to assist them in making critical design decisions for a higher performing building. Mr. Albert ensures that our energy modeling output complies with national industry, AHRAE and LEED® standards. Mr. Albert has completed over 30 energy models ranging from 30,000 SF to over 1 million SF which have been approved by the USGBC.

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington

AABC/NEBB Certified

Mr. Wiley brings to the projects over sixteen years of field TAB experience and four years of commissioning experience. His technical and practical knowledge has earned him his current position as TAB Special Project Manager and Senior TAB Advisor. As senior TAB Advisor Mr. Wiley acts as an additional technical resource to the TAB team of Technicians; and also has responsibility for the quality control processes. He assist with the training and technical development of our current project managers and technicians. His skills and expertise are in system troubleshooting, digital and pneumatic control systems, hydronic system balancing, air balancing, refrigerant based systems, duct leakage testing, HVAC repair, manufacturing, and industrial mechanical systems analysis. Brad has the knowledge & manipulation of numerous common commercial HVAC control systems; Experience in building pressurization issues including troubleshooting, diagnosis, & repair; and fluency with Central Plant functions

Mr. Wiley has managed TAB and LEED/Commissioning projects and performed various support roles such as calibration of CO2, temperature and humidity sensor to verify complete and proper function of controls. Brad has experience in verifying different types of sequence of operation on systems that are Constant Volume, VAV, Geo-Thermal multi-circuit chiller systems, Geo-Thermal and standard water source heat pumps, etc. Mr. Wiley also has experience in fume hoods and other specialized environments that require special attention to room pressurization. Mr. Wiley has provided further support on Commissioning and TAB related issues as they pertain to sequence of operation and owners project requirements.

Professional Certifications:

AABC (Associated Air Balance Council) Certified Test and Balance Technician
NEBB (National Environmental Balancing Bureau) Certified Test and Balance Technician

AABC Certified

Mr. Agnew brings to the projects over six years of field TAB experience and has the technical and practical knowledge of HVAC systems and exceptional customer service. He has exceptional ability and skills to look at a system for functionality required to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical systems. Mr. Agnew has a competent knowledge of air, water, sound and vibration testing with a vast experience with multiple controls systems and programs. Mr. Agnew’s HVAC background include testing and balancing of mechanical systems for federal facilities, Multi-Unit residences, hotels, commercial offices, schools, churches and airports.

Mr. Agnew has managed a wide range of our projects such as, Denton County Jail, CAE Flight Simulator Expansion at DFW Airport, DFW Terminal D Jet Bridges, One Main Place and several schools in the Dallas area.

Professional Certifications

AABC (Associated Air Balance Council) Certified Test and Balance Technician