A collaborative approach
We establish a collaborative environment within the design and construction teams, which addresses coordination issues earlier in the process—minimizing delays associated with requests for information and limiting obstacles like Value Engineering and costly change orders.
By involving contractors in the early stages of the design process, you can:
- Reduce risk by developing early pricing.
- Keep to budget by improving coordination and eliminating field-driven change orders.
- Stay on schedule by increasing time for pre-construction planning and eliminating inefficiencies.
Design-assist team members’ early participation also allows for the pre-purchase of equipment and identification of long lead time items, which is crucial for projects with accelerated schedules and phased construction.
The design-assist process has a major impact on performance, cost, speed to market, and constructability, which is especially valuable in high-risk, complex jobs.
Meet the team
- 37 years of experience developing cost-effective solutions
- Manages the Brewer-Garrett Contracting Team
- State of Ohio Contractor's License
Jeffrey Zellers
Vice President
- 14 years of experience of developing design-build solutions by leading the conceptual design process, and oversight of the project execution
- State of Ohio Professional Engineer
Tadhg O’Crowley, PE
Design-Build Manager
- 15 years of experience coordinating developmental project needs
- PMP and LEED AP
Joe Ziska
Estimating Manager
- 36 years of experience in developing energy savings solutions
- Manages the Brewer-Garrett Energy Services Team
- CEM, LEED AP, CSDP, CDSM, DGCP
Kelly Tisdale
Energy Services General Manager
- 16 years of experience developing innovative, customer-driven programs that conserve energy, reduce costs, and improve bottom line results
James Wilbanks
Senior Energy Engineer
- 28 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and Construction Operations
- Manages the Brewer-Garrett Construction Team
- Professional Engineer in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Nevada, West Virginia, Iowa, and Idaho, CEM, State of Ohio Contractors License
Brian Chambers, PE
Contracting General Manager
- 20 years of experience in mechanical and electrical engineering design
- Manages the Brewer-Garrett team of mechanical and electrical engineers
- CEM, LEED AP
Eric Betz, PE
Engineering Manager
- 31 years of experience in mechanical engineering
- Directs and oversees the work of team designers and engineers
Steve Bair
Mechanical Engineering Team Lead
- 29 years of experience in mechanical engineering
- Professional Engineer in the Ohio, Pennsylvania and North Carolina
- Directs and oversees the work of team designers and engineers
Bryan Schritz, PE
Mechanical Engineering Team Lead
- 19 years of experience in electrical engineering
- LEED AP
- Directs and oversees the work of team designers and engineers
Todd Glyde, PE
Electrical Engineering Team Lead
- 16 years of experience developing and implementing site specific safety plans
- United States Coast Guard
Bryan Cohen
Safety Specialist
- 21 years of experience in providing energy management and temperature control systems
- Manages Brewer-Garrett automation engineering and commissioning teams
Jason Zorc
Building Solutions Manager
- 11 years of experience in developing automation solutions
- Manages the Brewer-Garrett Automation Team
Andrew Krueger
Controls Operations Manager
- 23 years of experience in developing energy savings solutions
- Manages the Brewer-Garrett Energy Engineering Team
- CEM, LEED AP, CDSM
Meg Bair
Energy Engineering Manager
- 30 years of experience in generating financial solutions for clients that reduce their facilities' operations costs
- Manages entire Brewer-Garrett service business
Greg McDonald
Service General Manager
- 22 years of experience
- Delegates, organizes, and audits the work of service technicians, electricians, and controls technicians
Will Reagan
Service Manager
- 40 years of experience in developing service solutions for building systems
Bill Royer
Project Sales Manager
- 16 years of experience in developing service solutions for building systems
Matt Kostecke
Service Sales Representative
- 10 years of experience analyzing and improving clients' building operations program
Sean McCafferty
Facility Services Account Executive
- 19 years of experience in customer service
- Ensures all preventive maintenance, projects, and service calls are scheduled
Sharon Church
Customer Service Manager
- 40 years of experience
- Manages electrical service operations
Jim Pavlik
Electrical Service Manager
- 38 years of experience
- Manages service department and Brewer-Garrett service managers
Monty Reggets
Service Operations Manager
- 31 years of experience
- Manages commercial service operations
Phil Friedel
Service Manager
- 25 years of experience
- Manages operations organization
Don Cox
Service Manager
- Manages operations organization and inspects equipment and equipment rooms to ensure quality performance
Jose Ortiz
Service Manager
- Site Manager for the Galleria & Tower at Erieview
- 25 years of experience in operations management
Gino Costanzo
Integrated Facilities Services Manager