My current position with Hinkel Engineering Inc. started in March of 2006, however, my design experience in Plumbing Design, Fire Protection Design and HVAC Design dates back to1982. I have earned and maintains the qualifications to be Certified in Plumbing Engineering (CIPE) and Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) through the American Society of Plumbing Engineers. I am an active member of the Cleveland Chapter of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers. A new position that I have taken is being on the steering comittee for the Akron Canton Extension of the Northeast Ohio branch of the USGBC. I have graduated from Stark State College (1982 AAB) and Cleveland State University's Concentrated Programs of HVAC (1990) and Plumbing Piping Design (1991). In 2007 I became a LEED Accredited Professional.

Recently I became a member of the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the USGBC Green Action Circle for healthcare. Green Action Circles are groups of sustainable building advocates that gather regularly to learn, grow and motivate others within their area of interest. We have been meeting once a month with a goal of providing the healthcare sector information on how they can become more sustainable and be cost effective at the same time, with the resources that are currently available.