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Meet the principals who drive the practice forward – leading the way with a fine-tuned
understanding of client needs and emphasis on nurturing strong relationships.
Our executive team is seasoned and serious about making infrastructure work harder
for clients, their stakeholders and the communities they serve.
Eric T. Overton, President and Chief Executive Officer, is a visionary leader with
unbridled enthusiasm to match market needs with the best, brightest talent and technologies.
His future-forward approach keeps people attuned to what’s next while applying relevant
insight "in the now."
Thomas A. Leonidas, Vice President, brings passion and laser-focus to our healthcare
practice. He speaks and writes regularly within the industry, helping to shape the
future of engineering for medical facilities.
Jeffrey S. Hankin, Vice President, is the dynamic force leading market development
initiatives and developing a strong presence in core markets both regionally and
nationally. His remarkable clarity when it comes to setting strategic direction,
incredible market leadership skills and service ethic set him apart.
Troy W. Thrun, Vice President, enjoys the complexity of working across market categories
to develop the design service initiatives of the firm. His agility is best expressed
in an unmatched ability to exceed the expectations of some of the biggest brands
on the planet and bring that same talent to the business of the firm.
Robert A. Prichard, Vice President, is a creative problem solver, strategic thinker
and dynamic technology business leader charged with leading and developing Sparling's
technical practices across the firm. He is best known for his hands-on, action-oriented
leadership style.
Kristy J. Alley, Principal, Director of Marketing, delivers a decade-long track
record of breakthrough thinking and strategic brand management for the benefit of
clients and team members alike.
Kimberly L. Eiring, Chief Financial Officer, fervently pursues operating
practices and enterprise systems that enhance the firm’s ability to deliver a client
experience like no other.
Kendra L. Fuller, Associate Principal, Director of Human Resources, implements processes
and programs that attract, develop, retain, and maximize the potential of the company's
greatest assets - our employees.
Full biographical sketches and contact information for the executive committee and
all firm principals follow.
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Sparling Principals
Kristy J.Alley
Gregory S. Batie
Stéphane Beauvais
James E. Degnan
James R. Duncan
Denise B. Fong
Dale Franchak
Kendra L. Fuller
Christian C. Haas
Jeffrey S. Hankin
Maureen D. Jackson
Timothy Janof
Basel H. Jurdy
Jim Kinnier
Nathan T. Larmore
Thomas A. Leonidas
Greg L. Livengood
Kelly J. Mamer
Thomas (Tod) Moore
Michael B. Newbury
Eric T. Overton
Mark Peckover
Karl P. Pihl
Robert A. Prichard
Michael Rizza
Robert B. Sparling
Troy W. Thrun
Michael R. Yantis
Larry Zammit
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Kristy J. Alley
Principal, Director of Marketing
206-667-0528
kalley@sparling.com
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Kristy drives the Sparling brand forward with strong leadership in strategic marketing
planning, marketing collateral and communications, and client research initiatives.
In her 10 years at Sparling, she has received six national Society for Marketing
Professional Services (SMPS) marketing communication awards, including “Best of
Show” for Sparling's corporate identity program. Kristy served on the SMPS Board
of Directors and is currently a roundtable facilitator.
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Gregory S. Batie, PE
Principal, Electrical Engineering
206-667-0530
gsbatie@sparling.com
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With a healthcare portfolio 300-projects strong, Greg is well prepared to tackle
complex, demanding assignments. He designed the electrical system for the world’s
first hospital-based proton therapy facility and for the first five Magnetic Resonance
Imagers (MRIs) on the West Coast. He is a senior member of IEEE and has co-authored
communications chapters in industry standards for healthcare facilities and commercial
buildings.
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Stéphane Beauvais, PE
Associate Principal
858-622-2730
sbeauvais@sparling.com
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Stéphane has more than 13 years of experience in the design of electrical and telecommunications systems, including medium and low voltage power distribution, fire alarm and other protective signaling systems, network systems and interior and exterior lighting. He has particular expertise in bio-tech, corporate, education, civic and hospitality projects.
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James E. Degnan, PE, LEED®AP
Principal and Chief Electrical Engineer
206-667-0567
jdegnan@sparling.com
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Jim's design focus includes power, lighting, emergency, and security systems for
healthcare, military, government and commercial projects. He also oversees many
sports lighting projects, including stadiums, athletic fields and parks. His 30-year
track with large, complex facilities is a testament to his ability to integrate
quality design with construction services and incorporate sustainable building practices,
wherever possible.
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James R. Duncan, PE, FACEC
Chairman of the Board
206-667-0510
jduncan@sparling.com
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Jim is a catalyst for design excellence and delivery of integrated, innovative and
intelligent design solutions. He contributes groundbreaking ideas to the profession
by updating the National Electrical Code for health care facilities, writing national
design standards, researching solar power and serving as Vice-Chair of the American
Council of Engineering Companies among others. Jim joined Sparling in 1975, became
president in 1991, CEO in 2000 and now serves as Chairman of the Board.
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Denise Fong, IALD, LC, LEED®AP
Principal, Candela
206-667-0518
dfong@candela.com
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Nationally recognized for her work, Denise collaborates with architects, developers,
building owners, and retailers to bring a high level of creativity and design excellence
to diverse project types. With 25 years of experience developing award-winning lighting
design strategies, she’s sought after as a keynote speaker and writer internationally.
Her passions include green design, sustainable manufacturing processes for lighting
equipment, and lighting for a sustainable future.
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Dale Franchak, PE
Principal and Chief Engineer
858-622-2735
dfranchak@sparling.com
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As an accomplished electrical engineer, Dale is an expert in code standards and specifications for institutional, medical, industrial and military facilities. He is an "owner advocate"- looking for ways to increase the owner's return on investment.
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Kendra L. Fuller, SPHR
Associate Principal, Director of Human Resources
206-667-0583
kfuller@sparling.com
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Kendra is a dynamic, energetic and practiced Human Resources expert. She develops
initiatives and programs that support a high-performance culture to position Sparling
as the employer of choice.
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Christian C. Haas, PE
Associate Principal, Electrical Engineering
206-667-0508
chaas@sparling.com
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Chris goes the extra mile to deliver the Sparling experience to his clients. His
electrical engineering expertise combined with his passion for collaboration continually
helps to bring owners' visions to life. Brimming with ideas for technically excellent
project design, Chris is known for addressing practical facility demands with inventive
design solutions.
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Jeffrey S. Hankin, PE, LEED®AP
Vice President
858-622-2722
jhankin@sparling.com
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At the forefront of thought leadership, Jeff directs the firm on market development
initiatives. He leverages his ability to cultivate relationships, his 20 years of
expertise in smart building design, and his passionate leadership style to grow
the firm in its core markets of healthcare, higher education and life sciences,
both regionally and across the country.
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Maureen D. Jackson, PE
Associate Principal, Electrical Engineering
206-667-0503
mjackson@sparling.com
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Maureen has a style that is fresh and unexpected as she works hand-in-hand with
clients, owners and her integrated services team to continually stay one step ahead
of market trends and future electrical engineering technology. With 21 years in
her field, she is engaging, confident and approachable allowing her to deliver a
client experience like no other while creating the best facilities out there.
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Timothy Janof, PE, LEED®AP
Associate Principal, Electrical Engineering
206-667-0503
tjanof@sparling.com
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With 18 years of experience, Tim is an expert in electrical system design for data
centers serving commercial, high technology, healthcare, military and municipal
clients. He is skilled in specialized applications for low and medium-voltage power
distribution, fire detection, security systems, CCTV and site-power distribution.
Tim eagerly pursues sustainable solutions, with active interest in energy effectiveness
and the promise of photovoltaics and wind power. He also serves as Dean of the firm’s
internal employee education program called Sparling University.
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Basel H. Jurdy
Principal, Acoustical Design
206-224-3685
bjurdy@sparling.com
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Recognized for exceptional partnering skills, Basel specializes in mechanical equipment
noise and vibration control, architectural acoustics and environmental noise assessment.
With 16 years of experience, his design work spans diverse market sectors such as
healthcare, education, high technology, municipal facilities, performing arts centers,
mixed-use buildings, office environments and industrial facilities. He combines
the drive for design excellence with devotion to client service.
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Jim Kinnier
Principal, Technology Consulting
503-273-0080
jkinnier@sparling.com
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Known for his innovative technology strategies in the healthcare, education, research
and government sectors, Jim Kinnier brings a unique and versatile perspective to
technology applications for the built environment. As Principal, Technology Consulting
for our Portland office, Jim keeps his finger on the pulse of technology information
and advanced studies related to building design.
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Nathan T. Larmore, CCNP,
ICNC, MCSE
Principal, Technology Consulting
858-622-2711
nlarmore@sparling.com
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Accurately described as smart, focused, passionate, sincere, forward-thinking and
dynamic, Nate has implanted Sparling with his own brand of strategic leadership,
vision and dedication over the years. During his more than 12 years at Sparling,
Nate has received numerous awards for his outstanding technology solutions.
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Thomas A. Leonidas, Jr.,
PE
Vice President
206-667-0515
tleonidas@sparling.com
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Recognized for his business and financial acumen, Tom brings a strategic perspective
together with hands-on engineering skills. He moves with agility through highly
technical healthcare, laboratory, commercial and design-build projects. Tom regularly
contributes his expertise to healthcare governing bodies charged with setting standards
and codes and holds professional engineer registrations in eleven states. He joined
the firm in 1982 and became a vice president in 1991.
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Greg L. Livengood, PE
Principal, Electrical Engineering
206-667-0517
glivengood@sparling.com
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Greg’s strengths include design of power, lighting, emergency, communication, fire
alarm and security systems. For more than 18 years, he’s served clients in the military,
commercial and higher education sectors. His deep technical knowledge, experience
with complex facilities, ability to bring together multiple stakeholders and agility
in implementing innovative design solutions set him apart. He particularly enjoys
his long-term relationships with clients and continuing to deepen his understanding
of their business.
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Kelly J. Mamer, PE, LEED®AP
Associate Principal, Electrical Engineering
858-622-2720
kmamer@sparling.com
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Kelly brings vision, originality and technical sharpness to clients and projects
under his leadership. In fearless pursuit of the right design solutions, he has
made an 18-year career of delivering inventive and intuitive design solutions that
make environments purposeful, exciting and relevant.
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Thomas (Tod) Moore, RCDD, CDCD
Principal, Technology Consulting
206-224-3609
tomoore@sparling.com
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Tod’s natural leadership skills compel him to write and speak nationally on the
future of technology. He is a Principal in Sparling's technology consulting practice
and applies his 21 years of experience to clients’ challenges, from inside and outside
plant design of fiber optic and copper infrastructure to operations/data centers
to LAN/WAN configuration for multi-building campus and multi-story building environments.
He brings particular passion and insight to the connectivity issues facing healthcare
owners today.
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Michael B. Newbury
Principal, Electrical Engineering
206-667-0513
mnewbury@sparling.com
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Mike enjoys crafting relevant, hard-working solutions for clients. With 15 years
of design experience for power, lighting and security systems, he works across markets,
including healthcare, commercial, retail, hospitality and mixed-use projects. He
is experienced in navigating the technical issues associated with complex facilities.
And, he takes pride in integrating quality design with construction services to
assure that the end result delivers on the program requirements while meeting the
owner’s bottom line.
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Mark Peckover, PE
Principal, Electrical Engineering
503-273-0094
mpeckover@sparling.com
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An especially effective communicator, top notch engineer and all around relationship
builder, Mark knows how to get the job done right and motivate his team to stay
on a winning course. With 18 years of design experience in power distribution and
low voltage systems, he is in the driver's seat steering his team on an effective
pathway of integrated services delivery.
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Karl P. Pihl
Principal, Technology Consulting
206-224-3605
kpihl@sparling.com
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Karl is a client advocacy champion who brings smart new ideas to the table from
his ground level understanding of design in the built environment. He is a natural
leader and mentor who understands the importance of communication and coordination
at all levels of design. Throughout his 10 years of experience he has been committed
to bringing innovation to his clients through integrated design.
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Eric T. Overton
President and CEO
206-667-0545
eoverton@sparling.com
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A breakthrough thinker, Eric revels in the quest to understand where markets are
moving, how user needs are shifting and what skills best support owners’ ability
to perform at the highest level. He cultivates an abiding commitment to clients’
best interests with a serious drive to fuel innovation at every turn. With 23 years
of experience and a career-long commitment to the firm, he’s attuned to the dynamics
of his team. His goal is to make Sparling the central address for the top talent
in the nation.
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Robert A. Prichard, RCDD/NTS,
NCE
Vice President
206-224-3640
rprichard@sparling.com
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Bob's thoughtful, strategic and focused style makes him a strong leader for development
of the firm's technical practices. He is ethically grounded with the keen ability
to launch and sustain momentum surrounding Sparling's mission and vision for the
future.
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Michael Rizza, PE, LEED®AP
Associate Principal
858-622-2744
mrizza@sparling.com
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Michael has more than 10 years of experience in the design of electrical power distribution, lighting and fire alarm systems for corporate, retail, biotech, higher education, military and civic facilities. He is respected in the industry for his straightforward approach to project design and his accuracy and reliability in project documentation and delivery. His clients appreciate his ability to listen to their needs and recommend solutions that benefit the project, both technically and financially.
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Robert B. Sparling, PE
Principal, Electrical Engineering
206-667-0520
rsparling@sparling.com
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Bob’s relationship with the firm started at infancy. His father founded Sparling
in 1947. Since joining the firm in 1974, his passion for military and other public
sector projects has grown. His specialized experience in military facilities includes
more than 200 projects for the U.S. Department of Defense. His client base also
extends to city governments and public utilities for major urban centers across
the Pacific Northwest.
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Troy W. Thrun, PE, LEED®AP
Vice President
206-224-3660
tthrun@sparling.com
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Troy is a visionary leader enjoying the complexity of devising and driving firm
strategy on design services initiatives for studios. He has the innate ability to
understand what practices are best for the company and its people. Through his 20
years of experience, his design expertise has touched many of the firm's largest
and most prestigious projects. His acute knowledge of what clients want lends itself
to his understanding of how to structure the firm to answer their needs.
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Michael R. Yantis, PE
Principal, Acoustical Design
206-224-3680
myantis@sparling.com
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Michael leads Sparling’s acoustical design practice, sharing his 30 years of experience
with clients and employees alike. His expertise spans architectural acoustics and
vibration, mechanical system noise and vibration control, environmental noise assessments
and electronic sound system design. His broad-reaching portfolio includes projects
in the healthcare, commercial, education, municipal, residential and entertainment
sectors. He applies practical knowledge to each project along with a sincere service
ethic.
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Larry Zammit
Vice President, Regional Market Leader
858-622-2753
lzammit@sparling.com
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As Vice President, Regional Market Leader, Larry brings more than 27 years of complex and high level expertise in engineering, design and business development. Larry is responsible for client management and expansion in both existing and new markets regionally.
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