Engineers Nominated by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
 Leighton W. Deer, P.E.
Leighton W. Deer, P.E., an associate and mechanical designer at HGA Architects and Engineers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has shown a commitment to designing high performance buildings by integrating innovation and sustainable design to serve the needs of clients while promoting a sustainable world. He has worked on a variety of projects including research and development facilities, performing arts centers, and college campuses. He is a project administrator for several LEED projects and is currently the mechanical designer of a university classroom and science building slated for LEED Gold certification.
Deer holds a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from Pennsylvania State University and is active in the local ASHRAE chapter’s sustainable design committee, where he developed a green product directory designed to promote and educate engineers about sustainable and environmental design.
LDeer@hga.com
 Jim Hodgson, P.E.
Jim Hodgson, P.E., a project engineer with ConSol in Stockton, California, has a background in residential and commercial HVAC and energy design, and has led several innovative research projects for a number of industry groups including the California Building Industry Association’s New Construction and Retrofit study. These projects involved energy use and carbon emissions from the development and operation of residential and commercial buildings. Other recent projects include working with national builders in the development of practical zero energy homes. Prior to his sustainable efforts, Hodgson was the lead mechanical HVAC designer in over 120 residential and commercial buildings in California and Nevada.
Hodgson is a LEED Accredited Professional, a certified energy plans examiner for both residential and non-residential buildings in California, and is an instrument rated pilot. He holds a bachelor’s degree with majors in aeronautical and mechanical engineering from the University of California, Davis.
jhodgson@consol.ws
 Jennifer King, P.E.
Jennifer King, P.E., a project manager at A.A. Gonzalez Engineering Inc. in San Antonio, Texas, has been involved with a diversity of projects including airport, educational, government, healthcare, hospitality, high-end residential, office renovation, religious, and sports/recreation. She has designed the mechanical systems for five 200,000+ square foot casino resort hotels across the country, and has designed sustainable systems such as natural ventilation, radiant heating, photovoltaics, and solar water heating. In addition, King was instrumental in the mechanical design of the first LEED certified building in the city of San Antonio.
King holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in architectural engineering from the University of Kansas. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and working for the San Antonio Spurs.
jenniferk@aagonzalez.com
 Ali Syed, E.I.T.
Ali Syed, E.I.T., is an energy management specialist/HVAC designer at Jacques Whitford now Stantec in Saint John, New Brunswick-Canada. Prior to that, he was a mechanical engineer with M&R Engineering Consultants in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and was fully engaged in green building design from energy efficient HVAC systems to water conserving plumbing design, energy modeling and LEED buildings. As part of his master’s thesis, Syed conducted a study (sponsored by Natural Resources Canada) on the feasibility of photovoltaic and wind-turbine energy systems as part of a program to assess the possible means to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and address environmental issues in Canada.
Syed holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Engineering & Technology in Pakistan and a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Dalhousie University in Halifax. He has many publications to his name and is currently working on a book to promote peace and understanding among people of various religions.
syedalimuslim@gmail.com
 Brad Wilson, P.E.
Brad Wilson, P.E., an associate project manager for PAE Consulting Engineers in Portland, Oregon, has already achieved his two main career goals: design comfortable, healthy buildings based on emerging technologies depicted in his college thesis, and to be an owner in a well-respected engineering firm, which was accomplished in July 2008 when he was named an associate with PAE. At PAE, Wilson helped conceive and design the largest radiant cooling panel system on the west coast, currently under construction as part of a major new facility at Portland International Airport. He leads PAE’s “Green Team” and his portfolio already includes four LEED Gold buildings.
Wilson holds a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering from Pennsylvania State University and volunteers regularly at the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington, a neighborhood health clinic.
bradw@pae-engineers.com
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