Service Region: East

Vice President of Regional Operations

Garry Montgomery, PE, LEED AP, RCDD

Garry brings more than 25 years of experience in the industry, focusing on energy solutions, electrical and technology engineering, business development and client relations. He leads the direction for Veregy Eastern Region, guides innovative energy solutions for clients, and provides technology systems leadership for key projects. He also has extensive experience in lighting systems, data, voice, video, security, and varied communication systems. He has led projects across a wide spectrum of market sectors from educational to healthcare, including large projects of more than 2 million square feet. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering from Franklin University. 

Vice President of Technology

Brad Turnwald, CEM

Brad is responsible for the development and implementation of Veregy’s building technology solutions and Digital Services. He also serves as an energy project manager and controls engineer. He is proficient in Building Automation System control and implementation, life cycle cost analyses, full building energy modeling, and conformance to national energy codes that focus on creating high-performance buildings. He has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton and holds the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credential.

Director of Technology

Chris Reichert, PE, CEM

Chris oversees the conception and design of new projects and products to make daily facility management easier and more manageable for clients, looking for solutions to problem areas in the complicated world of facility and energy management.  During his tenure with Veregy, Chris has extensive experience in project management, budgeting, project planning, energy auditing, controls design and programming, software development, and information technology. He has led projects across the country in various market sectors including educational and municipal. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University. 

Director of Technology

Brian Bowers, CEM, CEA

Brian oversees all projects that use the Controls as a Professional Service methodology. This involves designing new Building Automation Systems (BAS) starting from the beginning of a new building’s overall design process. He has an extensive background in BAS, Energy Management Systems (EMS) and Automatic Temperature Control Systems (ATC). His previous controls systems experience includes managing BAS projects and scheduling to ensure they are completed on time, designing and laying out BAS and ATC systems, writing software for direct digital controllers and BAS databases and commissioning, start-up and maintenance of BAS and ATC systems. He has a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology from DeVry and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Franklin University.

Director of Sales

Gary Orr

Gary’s responsibilities include leading the sales team in business development activities for the Eastern Region. He has 30 years of business development and management experience in the Building Solutions and Performance Contracting Industry. He has led teams that have developed and implemented more than $250 million of building systems, services and Energy Performance Contracts in the Midwest. He has a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Toledo. 

Director of Vehicle Electrification

Scott Wisner

As a former transit professional and innovator with several years experience working for Valley Metro RPTA, Scott joined the Veregy team in 2021 to head up our vehicle electrification division. Scott is responsible for working directly with municipalities, schools and transit customers to deliver EV fleet and infrastructure plans and solutions that support your organizations needs.

Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications

Lisa Schultz, CDMP, PCM-DM

Lisa manages the marketing initiatives for Veregy’s Eastern Region, including networking organizations, tradeshows, website, social media, marketing campaigns, and proposals. She is actively involved with managing client relations, business development, and the customer relationship management system (CRM). Her sales and marketing experience in Energy Conservation, Building Automation, and HVAC Preventative Maintenance, which helps her provide an in-depth understanding of clients’ day-to-day challenges. Lisa has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Morehead State University.

Marketing Specialist

Haley Orr, CDMP, PCM-DM

Haley aids in developing and refining strategic marketing materials that convey the value in partnering with Veregy.  Her responsibilities include enhancing sales presentations, designing graphics and generating email communications.  Haley also brings value to the Veregy-customer relationship by analyzing customers’ operating expenditure data and projecting potential savings opportunities.  She also helps customers understand as well as communicate the educational, financial, operational and environmental impact of their project through social media, press releases, etc. Haley holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Professional Sales and Organizational Leadership and Management with a minor in Business Law as well as a Master of Business Administration from the University of Toledo.

Manager of Regional Technology

Jake Taylor, PE, CEM, LEED AP

Jake manages a team that works primarily on energy projects by designing control systems, installing controls and performing commissioning duties, and programming and troubleshooting installed controls.  His job duties entail performing energy audits, designing HVAC, lighting and electrical control systems, designing and implementing custom energy management software, and working on the implementation of energy projects. Jake has performed many ASHRAE Level I, Level II, and Level III energy audits. He has a Bachelor and Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton and a Master of Business Administration from Ohio Dominican University.

Manager of Regional Technology

Mark Willard, CEM

Mark is responsible for leading a team that remotely monitors building conditions through HVAC automation systems, monthly utility reporting, as well as fine tuning HVAC operations after energy projects.  Mark works with our client’s facilities personnel to diagnose issues with the HVAC equipment and controls, address occupant temperature complaints, and maintain post project energy savings. Mark also works with clients to customize preventive maintenance service plans for their unique HVAC and Building Automation Systems. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from The Ohio State University.

Assistant Controller

Ray Kautz

Ray brings extensive experience in the industry, focusing on Energy Solutions, HVAC/Plumbing, and General Contracting/Construction Manager at Risk. He works closely with the Project Management Team to advise on project financing along with handling project accounting. Other responsibilities include assisting with managing the financials of each project and helping the Project Management Team mitigate risk through schedule/contractual/billing management between Veregy and its subcontractors/suppliers.  Ray has been the financial liaison for projects across a wide spectrum of markets including Education, Data Centers, and Healthcare. He has been the Project Controller for multiple projects with facilities of over two million square feet (Data Center & Healthcare Construction). He also has Project Management experience in the industrial sector focusing on special projects. Ray holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Pre-Law and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration Degree, both from Ohio 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.

Director of Environmental Health & Safety

Paul Benson, Sr.

Paul Benson has been in the construction industry for over 25 years. Most recently, he has been the Regional Safety Director of the largest steel erector/fabricator in the US. He utilizes his knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to develop practical and compliant programs and policies. His responsibilities, in part, will be to maintain a safe and healthy job site, work with local subcontractors to ensure they follow Veregy company policies and work with National Insurance and Risk programs to ensure compliance and risk reduction.

Paul has a certificate of completion with the International Associate of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers, as well as being a certified OSHA Authorized Construction Trainer. He is also an accredited Safety Manager Specialist, from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

General Manager of Engineering

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.

Manager of Integration

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.

Manager of Marketing and Communications

Felicia Wilburn, CPSM, CDMP, PCM-DM

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.