kentucky deca project managers

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Introduction to:
KENTUCKY DECA
PROJECT MANAGERS
K entuc k y Pro j e c ts Branch
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M echanical & Electrical S ervices B r a nc h
ANDREW “ANDY” CASEBIER, ARCHITECT
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR KENTUCKY PROJECTS BRANCH
Andy.casebier@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0316
Cell: (502) 330-7028
EDUCATION:
University of Kentucky | 1980-1985 | Bachelor of Architecture
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Chrisman Miller Woodford, Inc. – Intern Architect
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Jeffers Meyer Wright Architects – Project Architect
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Meyer Wright Boleyn Architects – Project Architect
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Casebier & Associates, Architects – Principal
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Haworth Meyer Boleyn, Inc. – Project Architect / Director of Architectural Division
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Mason and Hanger, Inc. – Project Architect
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Finance Cabinet - DECA – Architect/ Project Manager (1999 to 2011)
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Finance Cabinet – DECA – Associate Director of Kentucky Projects Branch (2011 to Present)
PROJECT TYPES:
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Small Construction, Major Maintenance and Capital Construction, 6-year Planning, Capital Construction
Budgeting, Build-to-suit, etc.
AGENCIES SERVED:
All Agencies
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Statewide
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Poetry
Christianity
Foodie
Hiking
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) E-mail (2) Telephone
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | KENTUCKY PROJECTS BRANCH
KEITH BOHART, ARCHITECT
PROJECT MANAGER
Keith.bohart@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0314
Cell: (502) 330-7043
EDUCATION:
Waggener High School | 1966
University of Kentucky | 1966-1971 | Bachelor of Science, Geology
University of Kentucky | 1980-1983 | Bachelor of Architecture
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Kentucky Air National Guard, Staff Sgt. (1970-1976)
Kentucky Geological Survey
US Geological Survey
Whitman Builders
J. Keith Bohart Design Build
Hammell & McKinney A&E, Intern Architect (1983-1986)
Ross Feldman Architects, Intern Architect (1986-1988)
White Construction (1989)
University of Kentucky, Project Manager, Design and Construction (1989-1993)
Long John Silver’s, Project Architect (1994-1996)
Ky. Department of Corrections, Project Architect (1997)
Finance Cabinet- DECA, Project Architect (1998-Present)
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PROJECT TYPES:
Small Construction, Major Maintenance, Capital Construction and Stream Restoration
AGENCIES SERVED:
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Fish & Wildlife
Forestry
Corrections
KY School for the Deaf
Future Farmers of America
Veterans Affairs
KCTCS South central, Ashland CTC
Military Affairs/National Guard
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
East and Central Kentucky
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Gardening
Hiking
Reading
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | KENTUCKY PROJECTS BRANCH
DWAYNE BROWN, ARCHITECT
PROJECT MANAGER
Dwayne.brown@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0315
Cell: (270) 210-0253
EDUCATION:
Meade County High School | 1981
University of Kentucky | 1981-1988 | Bachelor of Architecture
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Clotfelter-Samokar - Intern Architect (1989 – 1994)
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Castleberry-McGregor Architects - Project Architect (1994 – 2003)
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Clotfelter-Samokar - Project Manager (2003 – 2010)
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Self Employed – (2010 -2012)
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Finance Cabinet - DECA – Architect/ Project Manager (2010 to present)
PROJECT TYPES:
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Small Construction, Major Maintenance and Capital Construction
AGENCIES SERVED:
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Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Department of Juvenile Justice
Department for Military Affairs / National Guard
Department of Parks
Department of Veterans Affairs
Kentucky State Police
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Henderson Community and Technical College
Hopkinsville Community and Technical College
Madisonville Community and Technical College
Owensboro Community and Technical College
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Western Kentucky
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Jimmy Buffett fan.
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) Cell Phone (2) E-mail
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | KENTUCKY PROJECTS BRANCH
PAUL CABLE, ARCHITECT
PROJECT MANAGER
Paul.cable@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0324
Cell: (502) 229-8541
EDUCATION:
Franklin County High School | 1972
Franklin County Vocational School | Drafting
Kentucky State University | Architectural Technology; credits
University of Kentucky | Business Management; credits
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Gray, Coblin & Porter Architects (Coblin, Porter & Assoc.) – Intern / Project Architect
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Chrisman, Miller, Woodford, Inc. (CMW, Inc.) – Associate / Project Architect
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Architecture Plus, Inc. – Founder / Vice President
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Kentucky Department of Education -Div of Facilities Management – Design Project Administrator
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University of Kentucky - Capital Project Management Division / Chandler Medical Center Physical
Plant Division – Capital Project Manager II
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Kentucky Department of Military Affairs - Bluegrass Station Division – Assistant Director
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Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet - DECA – Architect / Capital Construction Design/
Project Administrator II (September 2015 to present)
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PROJECT TYPES:
Small Construction, Major Maintenance and Capital Construction
AGENCIES SERVED:
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Eastern Kentucky University
Kentucky Community & Technical College System (various campuses)
Department of Military Affairs
Department of Corrections
Department of Juvenile Justice
Transportation Cabinet
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Southeastern Kentucky
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Grandchildren
Guitar
Vintage autos
Photography
Shooting sports
Home improvement projects
Off the wall sense of humor; Lover of Puns
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) E-mail (2) Telephone
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | KENTUCKY PROJECTS BRANCH
BERNIE ENGELMAN, ARCHITECT
PROJECT MANAGER
Bernard.engelman@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0319
Cell: (502) 330-3335
EDUCATION:
Dixie Heights High School | 1976
NOKY Voc Technical School | 1975-1977 | Carpentry/Construction Technology
University of Kentucky | 1984 -1989 | Bachelor of Architecture
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Vocke Builders – Residential Carpentry
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Delta Queen Steamboat Company – Ship’s Carpenter / Cabinet Maker
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Piaskowy & Keller Architects – Intern Architect
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Hefley Stevens Architects – Architect Project Manager
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Building Crafts Inc. – Industrial Construction – Form Carpenter, Pipe Fitter, Superintendent
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Transportation Cabinet – Architect Project Manager / Facilities (2000 to 2007)
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Finance Cabinet - DECA – Architect/ Project Manager (2007 to present)
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PROJECT TYPES:
Small Construction, Major Maintenance and Capital Construction
AGENCIES SERVED:
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KY Finance Cabinet – State Capitol Campus
KY Department of Military Affairs / KY National Guard
KY Historical Society
Public Service Commission
Cabinet for Health & Family Services
KY State Police, KY Transportation Cabinet
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Franklin County / Northern KY
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Agriculture
Kayaking
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) Telephone (2) E-mail
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | KENTUCKY PROJECTS BRANCH
RONALD HARRIS, ARCHITECT
PROJECT MANAGER
RonL.harris@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0321
Cell: (502) 330-6272
EDUCATION:
Medford Senior High School | 1964
Fullerton Junior College (California) | Associates of Arts
California State Polytechnic University | 1971 | Bachelor of Architecture
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Military Officer-US Army, Adjutant General Corps, Frankfort, Germany (1971-1974)
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Intern Architect-Donald B. Shelton, Architects/ Leon Browning, Architect
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Partner-Associated Designers, Architects and Engineers
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Architect-North Carolina Cabinet of Health & Human Services
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Architect-Denham-Blythe Company, Construction Managers & Engineers
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Architect-Terry B. Simmons, Architects
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Architect/Project Manager-Finance Cabinet, DECA (2001 to current)
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PROJECT TYPES:
Converting Eastern State Hospital into Bluegrass Community & Technical College Campus
AGENCIES SERVED:
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Kentucky State University
Bluegrass Community & Technical College
Hazard Community & Technical College
Kentucky National Guard
Bluegrass Station
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Central and Eastern Kentucky
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Grandfather
Musician
On leadership board for church and board of directors for agency that sends missionaries
Bicycle riding
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) E-mail (2) Cell phone
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | KENTUCKY PROJECTS BRANCH
W. D. “BUTCH” HATCHER, III, ARCHITECT
PROJECT MANAGER
Butch.hatcher@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0322
Cell: (502) 330-7030
EDUCATION:
Somerset High School | 1964
University of Kentucky | 1964-1970 | Bachelor of Architecture
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Watkins and Associates, Lexington – Draftsperson/Senior Draftsperson
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Donald B. Shelton and Assoc Architects-Engineers, – Intern Architect, Associate Architect
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Bank Management Associates, Lexington, KY – Company Architect
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William D. Hatcher, III Architect, Lexington, KY – Self Employed Principal Architect (1976 – 1993)
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Finance Cabinet - DECA – Architect/ Project Manager (1993 - present)
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PROJECT TYPES:
Small Construction, Major Maintenance and Capital Construction Projects
AGENCIES SERVED:
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Kentucky Horse Park
Morehead State University
Winchester-Clark County Community and Technical College
The Council of State Governments, Lexington
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Rowan County, Lexington-Fayette County
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Fishing
Boating
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) Office phone / Cell phone (2) E-mail
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | KENTUCKY PROJECTS BRANCH
SKIP HAYES, CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST
PROJECT MANAGER
Skip.hayes@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0323
Cell: (502) 330-7026
EDUCATION:
Franklin County High School | 1970
Attended Western Kentucky University & Kentucky State University
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Surveyor/Draftsman, Municipal Engineering Company (6 years)
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Resident Inspector, Maurice Blakeman Architect (2 years)
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Resident Inspector/Construction Administration, Johnson/Romanowitz Architects (11 years)
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Resident Inspector, Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects (2.5 years)
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Finance Cabinet, Division of Building Services, Building Manager/Supervisor (9 years)
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Finance Cabinet, Division of Engineering & Contract Administration, Construction Specialist, Survey
projects manager (2003 - Present)
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PROJECT TYPES:
Small Construction, Maintenance, Capital Construction and Obtaining Surveys for Division of Real
Properties & DECA project managers
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Division of Real Properties
Division of Building Services
Department for Fish and Wildlife Resources
Department for Veterans Affairs
Department of Military Affairs
Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Department of Juvenile Justice
Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Kentucky State University
Department of Corrections
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Music
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) E-mail (2) Telephone
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | KENTUCKY PROJECTS BRANCH
CARL KRATZER, ENGINEERING TECH
PROJECT MANAGER
Carl.kratzer@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0374
Cell: (502) 330-7180
EDUCATION:
Woodford County High School | 1978-1982
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Residential and Commercial Construction, Custom Cabinet Maker, Self Employed Contractor/
General Contractor (1992-2008)
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Finance Cabinet - Division of Building and Support Services, Maintenance Branch Manager (20082012)
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Finance Cabinet- Division of Engineering and Contract Administration, Engineering Tech/Project
Manager (2012-Present)
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PROJECT TYPES:
Small Construction, Major Maintenance and Capital Construction
AGENCIES SERVED:
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BCTCS
CHFS
Kentucky State Police
Military Affairs/National Guard
Parks
Transportation Cabinet
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Franklin County
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Restoration of Classic Cars
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) Telephone (2) E-mail
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | KENTUCKY PROJECTS BRANCH
CARROLL MCGILL, ARCHITECT
PROJECT MANAGER
Carroll.mcgill@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0325
Cell: (502) 330-7048
EDUCATION:
Fern Creek High School | Diploma
University of Kentucky | Bachelor of Architecture
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Several Lexington area architectural firms prior to architectural registration
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Dept of Parks, Commonwealth of Kentucky
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Dept of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Commonwealth of Kentucky
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Private architectural practice for 15 years
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Finance Cabinet – DECA, Commonwealth of Kentucky (1996 – Present)
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PROJECT TYPES:
Small Projects, Renovations, Maintenance Projects, and Major Capital Construction Projects.
AGENCIES SERVED:
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Eastern Kentucky University
KCTCS
Parks
Military Affairs
Workforce Development
Corrections
Juvenile Justice
Veterans Affairs
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Southeast Kentucky, Hazard in the East to Jamestown/Russell Springs in the South
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) E-mail
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JOSH MORGAN, CIVIL ENGINEER
PROJECT MANAGER
Josh.morgan@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0320
Cell: (502) 229-9713
EDUCATION:
Boyle County High School | 2001
University of Kentucky | 2001-2005 | Bachelor of Civil Engineering
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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City of Danville – Assistant City Engineer (2006 to 2012)
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Finance Cabinet - Division of Engineering and Contract Administration – Civil Engineer/ Project
Manager (2012 to present)
PROJECT TYPES:
Small Construction, Major Maintenance and Capital Construction
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AGENCIES SERVED:
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Fish and Wildlife Resources (Primarily Stream Mitigation Program)
Kentucky River Authority
Veterans Affairs (Cemeteries)
Military Affairs
KCTCS (Ashland, Big Sandy, Hazard)
Parks (Rough River, Barren River)
Juvenile Justice
CHFS
Division of Water Dam Safety
Kentucky State University
Corrections
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Statewide
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Trail Running
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) E-mail (2) Telephone
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | KENTUCKY PROJECTS BRANCH
FRIEDA MYERS, ARCHITECT
PROJECT MANAGER
Frieda.myers@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0328
Cell: (502) 352-8395
PROFESSIONAL:
NCARB | Registered Architect | LEED Accredited Professional
PROJECT TYPES:
Small Construction, Maintenance and Capital Construction
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Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Workforce and Development
Veterans Administration
Dept. of Military Affairs
Tourism - Kentucky History Center
Division of Historic Properties
Kentucky Community and Technical Colleges
Department of Parks
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GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Greater Central (including Louisville to Lexington) and Eastern Kentucky
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) Cell phone (2) E-mail
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | KENTUCKY PROJECTS BRANCH
JOSEPH SANDMAN, ARCHITECT
PROJECT MANAGER
Joseph.sandman@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0329
Cell: (502) 545-9573
EDUCATION:
St. Xavier High School | 1980
University of Kentucky | 1988 | Bachelor of Architecture
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Sherman-Carter-Barnhart – Intern Architect (1988-89)
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United States Peace Corps – Director, Public Assistance Housing Program/Architectural Consultant
(1989-91)
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Clotfelter-Samokar Architects – Intern/Project Architect (1992-2003)
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Maryknoll Lay Missioners – Instructor of Architectural Technology (2003-2008)
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Clotfelter-Samokar Architects – Project Architect (2008-2014)
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Finance Cabinet - Division of Engineering and Contract Administration – Architect/ Project Manager
(2015)
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PROJECT TYPES:
Small Construction, Major Maintenance and Capital Construction
AGENCIES SERVED:
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Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Kentucky Department of Military Affairs
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Northern/Eastern Kentucky
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Fluent in Portuguese
Love travel/sports
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1)Telephone (2) E-mail
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | KENTUCKY PROJECTS BRANCH
SPENCER SULLIVAN, ARCHITECT
PROJECT MANAGER
Spencer.sullivan@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0334
Cell: (502) 229-8225
EDUCATION:
Corbin High School | 1972
Eastern Kentucky University | 1972-1974 | Associate Degree in
Architectural Technology
University of Kentucky | 1974-1979 | Bachelor of Architecture
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Cumberland Valley Area Development District – Urban Planner
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Cox Kramer and Fultz Associates Architects – Intern Architect
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Godsey Associates Architects – Associate / Project Architect (1981 to 1999)
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Transportation Cabinet – Assistant Director / Facilities (1999 to 2008)
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Finance Cabinet - DECA – Architect/ Project Manager (2008 to present)
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PROJECT TYPES:
Small Construction, Major Maintenance and Capital Construction
AGENCIES SERVED:
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Kentucky Exposition Center
Kentucky International Convention Center
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
Kentucky School for the Blind
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Gateway Community and Technical College
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
L&N Office Building
Military Affairs / National Guard
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Jefferson County
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Love Cruise Ship Travel
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1)Telephone (2) E-mail
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | KENTUCKY PROJECTS BRANCH
RAYMOND WILLIAMS, CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST
PROJECT MANAGER
Raymond.williams@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0336
Cell: (502) 330-7052
EDUCATION:
Fleming County High School | 1972
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Williams/Saunders, R L Williams - worked residential and light commercial projects (1973- 1992)
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HUD, Field Manager (1992-1994)
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DECA, Resident Inspector (1994-1998)
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Finance Cabinet DECA, Construction Specialist (1998 to Present)
PROJECT TYPES:
Large
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Kentucky State Police
Parks
Corrections
CHFS
Juvenile Justice
Military/Veteran Affairs
Fish and Wildlife
KCTCS, NKU, EKU, MSU, KSU
Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Fair Expo Center
Transportation
Forestry
School for the Blind & School for the Deaf
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INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Raising Beef Cattle
Fishing
Antiques
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1)Telephone (2) E-mail
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | KENTUCKY PROJECTS BRANCH
BRUCE WILSON, ARCHITECT
PROJECT MANAGER
Bruce.wilson@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0337
Cell: (502) 330-7040
EDUCATION:
Syracuse, N Y. Area High School | 1971
University of Kentucky | 1976 | Bachelor of Architecture
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Several Lexington and Frankfort Architecture firms (1976-2000)
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Finance Cabinet-DECA (2000 to Present)
PROJECT TYPES:
Capital Construction, Small Projects including roofs
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AGENCIES SERVED:
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Kentucky Community and Technical College, (Gateway, Maysville, Ashland and Somerset)
Northern Kentucky University
Department of Military Affairs
Department of Corrections
Department of Juvenile Justice
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Northern and Eastern Kentucky
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Travel
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) E-mail (2) Telephone
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | KENTUCKY PROJECTS BRANCH
BILL SLONE, ENGINEER
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF M/E ENGINEERING BRANCH
Bill.slone@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0333
Cell: (502) 330-7051
EDUCATION:
Prichard High School | Grayson, Kentucky
University of Kentucky | Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Kentucky Power Company – Big Sandy Power Plant (2 years)
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Various Consulting Engineers – Mechanical (HVAC/Plumbing) Design (15 years)
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Finance Cabinet - Division of Engineering and Contract Administration –Project Manager (19941996)
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Associate Director – M/E Services (1996 to Present)
PROJECT TYPES:
Administration
AGENCIES SERVED:
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All
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
All
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Vintage cars and machinery
Railroads
Photography
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) E-mail (2) Cell Phone
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES BRANCH
MARC AVERY, MECHANICAL ENGINEER / CEM
PROJECT MANAGER
Marc.avery@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0312
Cell: (502) 330-7054
EDUCATION:
University of Kentucky
| Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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United States Marine Corps., Military Police (1972-1975)
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General Electric Co., Turbine / Generator Installation Engineering (1978-1980)
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Clark Equipment Co., Current Products Engineer / Welding Engineer (1980-1983)
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University of Kentucky, Project Manager - Mechanical Systems (1983-1993)
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Division of Engineering & Contract Administration, Project Manager (1993-Present)
PROJECT TYPES:
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Manage and assist with projects related to Mechanical Systems, and counsel agencies concerning
mechanical systems and DECA procedures.
AGENCIES SERVED:
All
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Statewide
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Antique Automobiles and Equipment
Auto Racing (Former Sports Cars Racer)
History (Historical Locations and Historical Dramas)
Plays and Movies (Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon and Star Wars)
Assisting Veterans and Special Needs Groups
Family Matters
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) Personal Contact (2) Telephone (3) E-mail
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES BRANCH
DAVID BOGGESS
PROJECT MANAGER
David.boggess@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0313
Cell: (502) 229-6089
EDUCATION:
Woodford County High School
University of Kentucky
CERTIFICATES:
Master Plumber
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Proctor Davis Ray Engineers (PDR), Senior Mechanical Designer, (1969 – 2003)
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Shrout Tate Wilson Engineers (STW), Mechanical Project Manager (2003 – 2006)
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Division of Engineering and Contract Administration (DECA), Project Manager, (2006 – present)
PROJECT TYPES:
Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection and Electrical projects
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Statewide
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INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Woodworking
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) Telephone (2) E-mail
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES BRANCH
BRIAN COTTONGIM, ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
PROJECT MANAGER
Brian.cottongim@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0317
Cell: (502) 229-1518
EDUCATION:
Hughes-Kirk High School | 1992
University of Kentucky | 1999 | Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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PDR Engineers - (1997 to 2002)
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Finance Cabinet - Division of Engineering and Contract Administration – Electrical Engineer/ Project
Manager (2002 to present)
PROJECT TYPES:
Small Construction, Major Maintenance and Capital Construction
AGENCIES SERVED:
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Military Affairs
KCTCS
Corrections
Veterans Affairs
Fish and Wildlife Resources
Parks
Juvenile Justice
CHFS
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GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Primarily Western Kentucky (West of Elizabethtown)
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Hunting
Fishing
Working on the farm
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) E-mail (2) Telephone
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES BRANCH
DAVID GUFFEY, ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
PROJECT MANAGER
David.guffey@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0353
Cell: (502) 330-9869
EDUCATION:
University of Kentucky | 1975
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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State Government
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Bundy Tubing Plant in Winchester
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University of Kentucky
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Staggs & Fisher Engineers
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Finance Cabinet-DECA (2012 – Present)
PROJECT TYPES:
KSR High Voltage Electrical Upgrade
Emergency generators installations
Security fence installations for DOC
L&N Building electrical upgrade
Electrical projects around the state
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AGENCIES SERVED:
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Kentucky Community and Technical College
Department of Military Affairs
Department of Corrections
And other state agencies
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Northern and Eastern Kentucky
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Walking and hiking
Gardening
Following the stock market
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) E-mail (2) Cell Phone
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES BRANCH
HOSSEIN MEHDIPOUR, ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
PROJECT MANAGER
Hossein.mehdipour@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0326
Cell: (502) 545-6048
EDUCATION:
University of Kentucky | Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Instructor, Faculty Member Lexington Electronic Institute, Inc. Lexington, Kentucky
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Assistant Professor LEES COLLEGE, Jackson, Kentucky
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Division Of Water – Environmental Engineer Supervisor
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Finance Cabinet - Division of Engineering and Contract Administration –Project Manager
PROJECT TYPES:
Small Construction, Major Maintenance and Capital Construction
AGENCIES SERVED:
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Fish and Wildlife Resources
Military Affairs
KCTCS
Juvenile Justice
CHFS
Division of Water
Division Of waste Management
Parks
Corrections
Transportation
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Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES BRANCH
FRANK PHILLIPS, CIVIL ENGINEER / LAND SURVEYOR
PROJECT MANAGER
Frank.phillips@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0331
Cell: (502) 352-0650
EDUCATION:
University of Nevada, Reno | 1972-1974 | Bachelor of Engineering
Science
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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U. S. Air Force as guided missile specialist: Colorado, Iceland, California
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U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation: Montana, Nevada, and Nebraska as a civil
engineer building dams, irrigation canals, and pipelines.
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Self-employed as a licensed land surveyor in Nebraska
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Civil Engineer for Kentucky Department of Parks
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Civil Engineer for Finance Cabinet/ DECA. Capital construction projects throughout the state.
PROJECT TYPES:
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Focus on Infrastructure: water, sewer, and electric lines, treatment plants, dams, roads, rails-to-trails,
wooden covered bridges
AGENCIES SERVED:
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Transportation Cabinet
Tourism Cabinet
Various others
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Statewide, but primarily Eastern and Central Kentucky
INTERESTS & HOBBIES:
Photography
Road trips
Volleyball
History
Aircraft
Space Technology
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) E-mail (2) Telephone
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES BRANCH
TONY YATES, MECHANICAL ENGINEER
PROJECT MANAGER
Tony.yates@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0338
Cell: (502) 330-7041
EDUCATION:
Jeffersontown High School | 1985
University of Kentucky | 1990 | Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager (1991-present)
PROJECT TYPES:
Small Construction, Major Maintenance and Capital Construction
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KCTCS
Military Affairs
DJJ
CHFS
Corrections
KEC/KICC
Kentucky Center
Workforce Development
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GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Central/West/Louisville
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) E-mail (2) Telephone
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES BRANCH
MAZIAR TORABI, MECHANICAL ENGINEER
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST CONSULTANT
Maziar.torabi@ky.gov
Office: (502) 782-0335
Cell: (502) 352-0651
EDUCATION:
University of Kentucky | 1978 - 1982 | Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
University of Kentucky | 1982 - 1985 | Masters of Mechanical Engineering
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Kentucky EPA Environmental Engineer - Surface Mining, Air Quality, and DWM (1989 – 1998)
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Consultant University of Kentucky Medical Center Project Manager (1998 to 2005)
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Finance Cabinet Project Manager and Environmental Scientist (2005 – Preset)
PROJECT TYPES:
Environmental related projects
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Fish and Wildlife Resources (Primarily Stream Mitigation Program)
Kentucky River Authority
Veterans Affairs (Cemeteries)
Military Affairs
KCTCS (Ashland, Big Sandy, Hazard)
Parks (Rough River, Barren River)
Juvenile Justice
CHFS
Division of Water Dam Safety
Kentucky State University
Corrections
Divison of Waste Management
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA:
Statewide
PREFERRED COMMUNICATION:
(1) E-mail (2) Telephone
Division of Engineering and Contract Administration | MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES BRANCH