SBW Consulting, Inc.

Staff

Principals

Marc Schuldt

Position	Principal, President
Credentials	M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington B.S. Aeronautical Engineering, Purdue University
At SBW since	1990
Expertise	Project management of water and energy efficiency studies, program evaluation, engineering analysis of efficiency technologies
Personal	Marc has lived in Seattle since 1973. He is married and the father of three daughters. He has one granddaughter.

Michael Baker

Position	Principal, Vice President
Credentials	B.S. Engineering, Purdue University
At SBW since	1990
Expertise	Energy and water efficiency program design and administration, evaluation research planning, database and software development
Personal	Mike is married and owns two dogs. His avocation is photography, and he actually loves riding the bus.

Ben Wildman

Position	Principal, Senior Engineer
Credentials	Registered Professional Civil Engineer in WA B.S. Chemical Engineering Level IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
At SBW since	1990
Expertise	Energy use in water and wastewater treatment, water and energy efficiency studies, business administration
Personal	A native of the Midwest, Ben has lived in Seattle since 1977. Interests include co-operative ventures, renewable energy resources, progressive politics, kids and pets.

Professional

Randy Birk

Position	Senior Technician
Credentials	Extensive practical experience
At SBW since	1991
Expertise	Design and installation of innovative instrumentation for collecting water and energy use data, data analysis and verification, savings calculation review
Personal	A native of the Midwest, Randy has lived “off the grid” in rural Western Washington for over 20 years. His interests include self-reliance, efficient use of resources, and small-scale renewable-energy systems.

Robert Blue

Position	Program Manager, Business Development
Credentials	Member, Washington State Bar Association LL.M., Environmental Law (summa cum laude), Vermont Law School J.D., University of Idaho College of Law.
At SBW since	2003
Expertise	Direct installation program development and management
Personal

Wayne Connell

Position	Senior Technician
Credentials	Electrical Engineering background Patent: Ultrasonic Image Data Formats.
At SBW since	2008
Expertise	Design and construction of electronic equipment for a wide variety of applications including: imaging of medical ultrasound units; devices for calibrating instruments used in measuring electrical characteristics; testing reliability and integrity; and designing special interfaces for electrical devices. Experience in obtaining ISO certification for a commercial product.
Personal	Mr. Connell previously worked for Philips Medical Systems as a product development Engineering Manager, responsible for global engineering teams in Asia and Europe, spanning multiple engineering disciplines to design and develop display and imaging subsystems for diagnostic medical ultrasound.

Faith DeBolt

Position	Energy Analyst
Credentials	Graduate coursework with focus in Energy and Environment, Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington B.S. and M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Houston
At SBW since	2009
Expertise	Data analysis, natural gas transportation
Personal	In 2006, Faith left a promising career in the Houston natural gas industry to pursue a career in greener energy uses and resources in Seattle. She is a bicycle-commuting mother of a beautiful baby girl and wife of a wonderful bicycle mechanic, photographer, stay-at-home dad.

Patricia Goudge

Position	Mechanical Engineer
Credentials	BSME, University of Washington Registered Professional Engineer, Mechanical, California Qualified Specialist, Compressed Air
At SBW since	2001
Expertise	Industrial energy efficiency
Personal	My best project ever is raising three fine children, who ask questions and expect real answers. I’m happy to be part of a community-based choir, whose mission it is to raise money for Northwest Harvest. And my putter-around time is spent on things you can learn in Home-Ec (sewing, cooking and baking).

Mary A. Hamann

Position	Mechanical Engineer
Credentials	M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Idaho
At SBW since	2008
Expertise	Energy efficiency studies, building audits, renewable energy
Personal	As an Idaho native, Mary enjoys all outdoor activities, including biking, skiing, hiking, and rafting, as well as traveling to foreign countries.

Gina Hicks

Position	Energy Analyst
Credentials	Registered Engineer In Training in WA B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington B.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Washington
At SBW since	2005
Expertise	Data analysis, computer programming, training, green buildings
Personal	Gina has lived since 1986 in Seattle, where she gets around by walking, riding her bike, and taking the bus. She is a lover of all things free and simple.

R. Lynn Qualmann

Position	Senior Engineer
Credentials	Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer in WA B.S. Environmental Engineering, Humboldt State University
At SBW since	1996
Expertise	Commercial and industrial energy efficiency studies, compressed-air-system energy-efficiency studies, monitoring and verification
Personal	Lynn has lived in the Seattle area for over 25 years, enjoying the outdoor opportunities provided in the upper left-hand corner of the nation, especially fly fishing, rafting/canoeing trips, and snowboarding, with occasional diving trips in warmer climes.

John Roberts

Position	Senior Energy Analyst
Credentials	B.A., University of Washington American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Member
At SBW since	2006
Expertise	Project management, energy analysis
Personal	John has twenty years of experience in commercial and industrial sector energy management. His recreational pursuits include travel, hiking, skiing, and fly fishing.

Jeff Romberger

Position	Senior Mechanical Engineer
Credentials	Registered Professional Engineer in WA (Agricultural Engineering and Mechanical Engineering) Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) M.S. Engineering Science, Washington State University B.S. Agricultural Engineering, Washington State University
At SBW since	1990
Expertise	Commercial, industrial, and residential energy efficiency; energy auditing and energy savings evaluation, specializing in HVAC and industrial refrigeration
Personal	Jeff enjoys recreational running, and has completed four marathons and many other shorter races.

Jeremy Stapp

Position	Mechanical Engineer
Credentials	BSME, Gonzaga University (1998) EIT (Washington) LEED Accredited Professional
At SBW since	2009
Expertise	Energy Modeling, HVAC Analysis
Personal	Jeremy grew up in the Seattle area and was previously a mechanical design engineer with a focus in sustainable buildings. He has also done testing and balancing, commissioning, and worked on the cabin pressurization system of Boeing’s 787 airliner. Some of his outside work interests include backpacking, mountaineering, and skiing.

Bob Tingleff

Position	Energy Analyst
Credentials	B.S. Environmental Resources Engineering, Humboldt State University B.A. Computer and Information Science, UC Santa Cruz
At SBW since	2008
Expertise	Program evaluation
Personal	Bob and his wife recently moved to the Northwest after living for 30 years in Santa Cruz, California. He gets around by bike, loves to garden, and is interested in biochar.

Bing Tso

Position	Senior Project Manager, Senior Engineer
Credentials	Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer in WA LEED Accredited Professional B.S. Mechanical Engineering (with distinction), Stanford University
At SBW since	1993
Expertise	Project management, water and energy efficiency studies, program evaluation, cost-benefit analysis, building commissioning, green buildings
Personal	A northern California native, Bing has lived in Seattle since 1993, where he and his wife moved after a two-year stint living in China. He is a long-time bike commuter.

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