A Panel Discussion sponsored by IFMA San Francisco

HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) Systems are the single largest energy users in every commercial building. New technologies and new applications of older technologies provide today's building owners/operators with different options to maintain occupant comfort, while reducing energy costs. Join us for discussion and Q&A on these exciting technologies and new approaches.

Meet the panel members:

Boston Properties, Danny Murtagh, Director, Engineering Four Embarcadero Center
Danny Murtagh is a native San Franciscan who has worked the last 30+ years primarily with an office at Embarcadero Center. He started in 1981 as a Stationary Engineer, promoted to Asst. Chief Engineer in 1984, promoted to Chief Engineer in 1987 and to Director of Engineering for Boston Properties, San Francisco region in 2002. Danny has worked directly with and continues to oversee all the plant systems, i.e., Plumbing, Electrical Controls (Pneumatics, EMCS, Lighting, DDC, Electric), Life Safety systems, HVAC, Fan pumps, motors, engines, Boilers, Chillers, Refrigeration, etc. Today he is involved with planning and implementing operational plant strategies and budget processes. Danny was a key contributor to the recent project that resulted in Boston Properties earning a LEED for Existing Buildings GOLD certification at Four Embarcadero Center on Monday, June 20, 2011

About Boston Properties: Boston Properties, a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust, is one of the largest owners, managers, and developers of first-class office properties in the United States, with a significant presence in four core markets: Boston, Washington, D.C., Midtown Manhattan and San Francisco. The Company was founded in 1970 by Mortimer B. Zuckerman and Edward H. Linde in Boston, where it maintains its headquarters. Boston Properties became a public company in June 1997.

Norman S. Wright, Company, Shaun Webster, Account Executive
Shaun Webster is an account executive at Norman S. Wright Company. Shaun holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Prior to working for Norman S. Wright Shaun worked for several mechanical contractors and then worked at YORK International for 6 years. He has worked with Chief Engineers and Property Managers to save energy, help reduce maintenance costs, help qualify for utility rebates, and put together proposals with an attractive return on investment for HVAC related projects.

About Norman S. Wright Company: Specializing exclusively in HVAC products and services, Norman S. Wright Mechanical Equipment Corporation assists building owners, architects, mechanical engineers and contractors in the design, application and delivery of quality mechanical equipment and systems. In continuous operation for over 100 years, and one of the largest HVAC manufacturer's representatives in the country, Norman S. Wright Mechanical Equipment Corporation takes pride in establishing and maintaining long-term partnerships with our clients. Today, Norman S. Wright Mechanical Equipment Corporation employs close to 200 people in sales offices located throughout California, Nevada, Hawaii, Guam, and Utah

Syska Hennessy Group, Jose Herrera, Senior Associate
Jose has more than 24 years experience in HVAC design and project management with both engineering consulting and HVAC design/build contracting firms, providing energy efficient, cost-effective and constructible solutions. Before Syska Hennessy, Jose was Associate Principal at CB Engineers where he successfully managed the mechanical engineering group and assisted the company's expansion. As Project Leader at ACCO Engineered Systems he was instrumental in ACCO's expansion into the high-rise residential design/build market. After starting his career in Ontario, Canada Jose has spent 20 years in the San Francisco Bay Area including time with HOK, Mazzetti, and Flack & Kurtz. Jose received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA. He is a Licensed Mechanical Engineer in California and Ontario, Canada and a LEED® Accredited Professional. Jose is a voting member of ASHRAE's Tall Building Committee.

About Syska Hennessy Group: Syska Hennessy Group (www.syska.com) is a national leader in consulting, engineering, and technology. The firm's clients include many of the world's leading corporations; high tech companies, healthcare, research and educational institutions, design professionals, real estate owners and developers, as well as government agencies. Founded in 1928, we have a global staff of over 500 people in 14 offices in the US plus Dubai and Shanghai. Our San Francisco Office with a staff of 30 provides a full range of MEP design and consulting services and leverages full expertise Syska's staff across the country.

EEFG, Inc., Mark Jewell, President
Mark Jewell's experience includes over 25 years in commercial real estate and more than 15 years in energy efficiency. He is the founder and president of EEFG, a consultancy that has designed energy-saving improvements for more than 350 buildings and is now focused on education, training, coaching and analysis related to energy management. Earlier in his career, Mark helped the US EPA deploy both the ENERGY STAR Buildings Program for Commercial Real Estate and the Portfolio Manager benchmarking tool. Mark is a graduate of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he specialized in Economics and Finance.

About EEFG, Inc.: EEFG offers education, training, and coaching to energize both individuals and organizations in advancing their efficiency initiatives. Building owners and managers, vendors, and service providers can experience these services in person at EEFG's Efficiency Sales Professional Institute here in San Francisco or other venues across the US, as well as through webinars and other distance-learning channels. For more information, please visit www.eefg.com.

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