Veregy Engineering

Principal, General Manager

Lee Anne Dye

Lee Anne attended Ohio University and has been in the engineering industry since 1979. She joined Veregy in 2005, where she currently serves as General Manager for the East Engineering Group. Other responsibilities range from Project Executive on Healthcare projects to construction administration.

Lee Anne’s decades of experience in engineering consulting, construction administration and project design have given her a broad design skillset, which includes team building, lighting, general power, normal and emergency power distribution, utility coordination, fire alarm systems, nurse call and other low-voltage systems.

Her project management work includes contracts, owner programming, and communication processing between owner, architect and construction team.

At Veregy, Lee Anne gets to put her skills to use on high-caliber projects such as the Mental Health Hospitals, Crisis Centers, Medical Campuses and Ambulatory Care Facilities, educational facilities, retail spaces and other projects, but her true passion lies with collaboration of teams to make owner visions realities.

When she’s not busy overseeing financials and projects from pre-planning to ribbon-cutting, Lee Anne can be found cruising through the Hocking Hills area on the back of a Harley with friends or helping out family members on any home project that involves paint and power tools.

Principal, Integration Manager

Doug Smith, PE, CEM, LEED AP, BD+C, GGP

Doug serves as a Principal and Engineering Integration Manager with Veregy.  Doug is involved in the day-to-day operations and business development efforts of the firm.  Doug is a licensed professional engineer with registration in over 25 states.  Doug is also a Certified Energy Manager through the Association of Energy Engineers, LEED Accredited Professional through the U.S. Green Building Council, and a Green Globes Professional through the Green Building Initiative.  

Doug has spent most of his career in facilities operations and engineering – beginning in 1999 while in college working as a building HVAC mechanic in a hi-rise state office tower, then joining a large building automation company as a project manager and project engineer before joining Veregy in 2006.  Serving as Principal Doug ensures superior engineering delivery across all of Veregy.  Previous positions with Veregy include Associate Principal, Senior Associate / Division Leader, Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineer, and Controls Engineer.  Doug’s previous roles have enabled him to gain valuable experience in operations, design, management, and business development.

Doug leads a national Healthy Buildings Solution Team which includes individuals from across the country in operations, engineering, and project development focused on identifying and evaluating healthy building strategies and solutions. The team is focused on developing best practices for healthy, safe, and sustainable facilities.

Doug serves as a member of several civic, community, and industry organizations, including COGENCE Alliance, ASHRAE, International Code Council, Meals on Wheels, and others.  He enjoys spending time with his family, is an active youth teacher and youth retreats director.

Production Manage, Senior Associate

David Schoen, LEED AP

As a Senior Associate and member of the Veregy team since 1996, Dave provides management and design support for a wide range of projects including healthcare, education, commercial and industrial; his experience includes total project management, construction administration, electrical and communication systems design, cost estimating, construction documents, project scheduling, project coordination, budget management, leading the Technology Division of Veregy, and serving as a point person with state and local officials and site inspections. His work can be seen at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Grant/Riverside Methodist Hospitals, Huntington Park, Ohio University and dozens of public schools.

Prior to his work with Veregy, Dave earned his B.S. in Electronic of Engineering Technology from DeVRY Institution of Technology. He held NICET Level IV Fire Alarm System Certification and his work on fire alarm assessments and writing standard operating procedure manuals for fire alarm systems has carried over into his role with our company. An active member of the National Fire Protection Agency, it comes as no surprise that David balances his job—in which he focuses largely on fire—with some cooler activities like snow skiing and sailing with his family in his free time.

Technology Manager

Craig Buchholz, LEED AP, RCDD

Craig has been with Veregy since 2001 as our Technology Manager. Before joining the team, he earned his B.S. in Business Administration at The Ohio State University, and spent years designing, managing and implementing telecommunications and technology plans for clients in healthcare, education and institutional fields. Well respected and established in the industry, Craig’s duties at Veregy include design and project leadership of complete integrated solutions covering data, security, fire alarm, voice, sound reinforcement, and video spectrum and systems. He also has experience designing, installing, and managing A/V for stages and research facilities, wired and wireless systems, VOiP and cabling, CCTV network camera systems, mass notification systems, and antennae systems. Some of his major projects include multi-million dollar voice, video and data infrastructure installations Battelle Hall, the Ohio Statehouse capitol building and The Ohio State University’s Schottenstein Arena.

An active member of BiCsi, NSCA and Syn-Aud Con, Craig somehow manages to squeeze skiing and long-distance bike riding into his schedule.

Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineer

Frank Hartley, PE, HFDP

Frank designs HVAC and mechanical systems for healthcare, educational, and commercial facilities. He has 10 years of experience designing a variety of HVAC systems, such as variable air volume, chilled beam, variable refrigerant flow, geothermal heat pumps, and many other system types. He is also responsible for analyzing the energy efficiency of facility engineering designs. Frank has Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University. 

Senior Associate, Mechanical Engineer

Michael Spengler, PE

Michael provides project management and produces construction documents and system designs for a variety of building types, including healthcare, K-12, higher education, commercial and public facilities. He uses his continually expanding knowledge of the latest codes and industry standards to complete documents and designs for HVAC, plumbing, med gas, and fire   protection systems. His responsibilities include project management, system assessments, system design documentation, sizing and layout of source and distribution systems, specifications and equipment selection and application. Michael has been involved in multiple design and construction projects, including renovations, new builds, and combinations using phased construction. As a project coordinator, he leads the MEPT design team to collaborate with architects, civil engineers, structural engineers, owners, staff, construction managers, and contractors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University. 

Electrical Engineering, Department Leader

Jason Lang, PE, LEED AP

Jason is involved in conceptualizing, coordinating, analyzing and designing all aspects of electrical systems, and is experienced in phasing aspect during renovations. All of his work is analyzed and designed in accordance with the NFPA, NEC, and for state and national codes as well as guidelines for healthcare and lighting design. His job responsibilities include system evaluations and design documentation as well as construction drawings, specifications, and site investigations. Jason has completed system assessments, energy budget calculations, and equipment selections for a variety of buildings, including commercial, healthcare and education. Jason works with fire alarm, lighting, power (120v to medium voltage systems), and emergency generation design. Jason has a Bachelors of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is a registered Professional Engineer in 15 states. Jason is also LEED BD+C.

Marketing Manager

Felicia Wilburn

Felicia manages the marketing initiatives for Veregy’s East Region Engineering team, including networking organizations, tradeshows, website, social media, marketing campaigns, and proposals. She is actively involved with managing client relations and the customer relationship management system (CRM). Her previous experience in drafting/designing and marketing MEPT systems helps her provide an in-depth understanding of clients’ day-to-day challenges. Felicia has a Bachelor of Science in eMarketing from Franklin University.

Human Resources Manager

Julie Dowdell, SPHR, SCP

Julie is the Human Resources Manager of Veregy’s East region. Julie is a seasoned HR professional and business partner with more than 25 years of expertise in Human Resources. She has used her strong background and blend of experience in the aerospace, manufacturing and service industries to affect positive change where she has worked. She employs strategic thinking and hands-on execution to provide support to employees and partner with managers on all aspects of Human Resources.

Julie has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from Ohio University and is certified as a Senior HR Professional with two separate institutions.