Galen Ohmart, AIA, LEED AP | Principal

In 1997, sparked by his deep interest and devotion to environmentally responsible design, Galen Ohmart teamed up with engineers Michael Hatten and Gene Johnson to form SOLARC. Galen’s goal with all projects is to support owners and design teams in improving the design of buildings, by bringing his expertise in high performance building envelope design, daylighting and natural ventilation strategies. Galen has been a professional architect in Oregon since 1991 where he has continued to pursue his passion for design of buildings that work elegantly and intelligently with the sun, wind, and site. He has designed a wide range of projects; facilitated goals focused on sustainability; and maintained maximum client and community involvement in the design process.

Gene Johnson, P.E. | Principal

In his role as Principal Engineer and Partner at SOLARC, Gene is committed to fostering environmental stewardship through his work. Gene has extensive experience in both design and construction of high-performance buildings and building systems, and is in overall charge of SOLARC’s engineering group, providing M/E/P services to its clients. His broad experience and skills contribute to SOLARC’s goal of continual improvement in the integration of building architecture and systems with the earth’s fundamental environmental systems: sun, wind, water, soil, and ecology. Gene brings a "hands-on" approach to the challenge of finding synergies that incorporate passive design strategies, low-impact lifestyle choices, and high-efficiency equipment such as geothermal heat pumps, solar thermal systems, and rainwater catchment and re-use systems.

Michael Hatten, P.E. | Principal

Mike is an internationally known professional, recognized for his expertise in building energy efficiency. His reputation has grown from an extensive body of unusual, challenging, and exciting energy efficiency projects. He has conducted analysis efforts on well over 40 million square feet of institutional, commercial and industrial space. He has a profound understanding of the real-world of building system equipment and operations, with a focus on energy-using systems. His experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting building systems carries over into his work with new projects both as engineering design discipline leader and specialty energy efficiency consultant. His focus on the role of collaboration between architects and engineers in the integrated design process provides the understanding needed by design teams, both architects and engineers, to achieve optimal results. In addition to his technical consulting activities, Mike works closely with the Northwest Energy Education Institute as an educator and trainer to provide ongoing training in energy efficiency issues to students and the professional consulting community.

Brian Grosklos | Project Designer

Skill Set: Architectural Design, Renderings, Graphics

Boz Van Houten | Senior Energy Analyst, Commissioning Agent

Skill Set: New Construction Design Assistance, Integrated Energy Design; Energy Analysis and Energy Modeling (DOE2/eQUEST); Retro-Commissioning and Building Diagnostics; Technical Assistance and Review.

Catherine Fulbright | Business Manager

Areas of Responsibility: Building Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Contact, Contractual Management, IT Supervision.

Claire Sharman | Administrative Assistant

Areas of Responsibility: Reception; Contractual Management Assistant; Proposal Production Assistant

Devon Guyette | Energy Analyst

Skill Set: Energy Analysis, and Energy Modeling (DOE2/eQUEST)

Erika Willis | Energy Analyst

Skill Set: Energy Analysis and Energy Modeling (DOE2/eQUEST)

Jack Yousey, P.E. | Senior Mechanical Engineer

Skill Set: Energy Efficient Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Plumbing Design

Special Areas of Expertise: Integrated Design, Mechanical Applications for LEED Certification, Solar Thermal, Radiant Heating and Cooling, Natural Ventilation, Data Center Heat Recovery, Dedicated Outside Air Systems.

Jim Cook, P.E. | Senior Mechanical Engineer

Skill Set: HVAC System Analysis and Design

Special Areas of Expertise: Energy Efficient Systems Retrofit / Replacement. Project Types include Health Care, Institutional and Commercial.

Jodi Sommers | Marketing + Communications Director

Areas of Responsibility: Business Development, Proposals, Public Relations, Advertising, Website, Client Communications.

John Alberte | Senior Commissioning Agent

Skill Set: Commissioning, Retro-Commissioning

Special Areas of Expertise: DDC Controls, Training

Kai Cunningham | Energy Analyst

Skill Set: Energy Analysis, Energy Modeling (DOE2/eQUEST), New Construction Design Assistance, Integrated Design, Energy Scoping Site Visits and Report Generation, Investment Grade Energy Auditing, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Support, Technical Content Review.

Special Areas of Expertise: Hospital and Lab/Research Facility Energy Modeling and Analysis

Kelsy Laughnan, AIA | Project Architect

Skill Set: Project Management, Construction Administration, Design Assistance for New and Remodel Projects, Lighting Design Support, LEED administration.

Special Areas of Expertise: Daylighting, Natural Ventilation

Lyle Jensen, P.E. | Senior Electrical Engineer

Skill Set: Electrical Engineering, LEED Support; Project Safety; NFPA, IEEE, IES, National, State and Local Code Analysis and Compliance; Electrical Commissioning; Energy Analysis; Medium and Low Voltage Distribution; Fire Alarm Systems; Power Factor Correction; Cathodic Protection; and Project Management.

Special Areas of Expertise: Renewable Energy, Photovoltaic and Wind Power; Power Studies utilizing SKM modeling software; Lighting Design and Controls; Daylighting; and Lightning Protection.

Michael McClendon | Energy Analyst

Skill Set: Energy Analysis, Energy Modeling (DOE2/EnergyPlus) for LEED/SEED/Code Compliance, Federal/State/Local Incentive Application Submission, New Construction Design Assistance, Engineering Support

Michael Zmolek | Energy Intern

Skill Set: Energy Analysis, and Energy Modeling (DOE2/eQUEST)

Nicky Parson, PMP, LEED AP | Senior Electrical Designer

Skill Set: Medium and Low Voltage Service and Distribution; Project Management.

Peter Reppe, Dipl. Ing., LEED AP, CPHC | Energy Analyst, Project Manager

Skill Set: Integrated Energy Design Assistance, Energy Analysis and Energy Modeling (DOE2/eQUEST), Energy Life Cycle Costing, Commercial Building Energy Audits/Diagnostics, Carbon Accounting and Embodied Energy Analysis, LEED Process Facilitation and Administration.

Special Areas of Expertise: Commercial and Residential "Passive House" Design Support (Architectural, Lighting, Mechanical), Full Environmental Life-Cycle Assessment of Buildings and Building Products.

Peter Stevens, P.E. | Mechanical Engineer

Skill Set: Energy Efficient Mechanical Engineering

Special Areas of Expertise: Radiant Heating and Cooling, Process Heat Recovery, Geothermal Heat Pump Systems, and Solar Thermal Systems.

Phil Roach, CPD, LEED AP | Senior Plumbing Designer

Skill Set: Plumbing Design and Planning

Special Areas of Expertise: Medical Gasses and Fire Protection. Project Types include Health Care, Institutional and Commercial.

Rick Crawford | Energy Analyst, Lighting Designer, Commissioning Assistant

Skill Set: Energy Analysis, Energy Scoping Site Visits and Report Generation, Lighting Design, Daylighting Analysis, Energy Modeling (DOE2/eQUEST), New Construction Design Assistance, Engineering Support, Technical Content Review.

Robyn Gratch Kelley | Energy & Commissioning Project Assistant

Areas of Responsibility: Assist in Energy Group Management, Technical Editing of Reports and Other Deliverables; New Construction Commissioning Assistant; Organization and Scheduling within the Energy Group

Tanesha Hyde | Office Manager + Project Administrator

Areas of Responsibility: Project Administration During Bidding and Construction, Preparation of Front End Specifications, Editing of Deliverables, Assist with Organization and Scheduling within the Architecture and MEP Groups.

Tim Kaiser | Energy Analyst, Commissioning Assistant

Skill Set: Energy Analysis and Energy Modeling (DOE2/eQUEST); Commissioning; Retro-Commissioning; New Construction Design Assistance

Zed Langston | Energy Intern

Skill Set: Energy Analysis and Energy Modeling (DOE2/eQUEST)

Colita | Office Cat

Special Areas of Expertise: Colita is an inspiration to all. She does not stress out about deadlines. In addition she has a talent for finding sunny spots for naps.