P1 Connection February 2024 by P1 Group

FEBRUARY 2024

P1 C NNECTION Associate Newsletter

National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Named “Project of the Year” by Engineering News Record Engineering News Record (ENR) Midwest recently profiled the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, KS as “Best Project/Government Building”. The project was submitted for consideration by McCarthy Building Company, who was presented the award at the annual ENR Midwest Regional Best Projects Awards Breakfast last fall. The facility “enables agencies to conduct comprehensive research, develop vaccines and provide enhanced diagnostic capabilities to protect against diseases that threaten the nation’s food supply and public health.” For P1, NBAF has been - and continues to be - a flagship project, with many successes along the way thanks to solid partner relationships and the expertise of P1 associates. P1 has performed electrical power and low voltage systems construction, including fire alarm, building management systems, access control, door control, CCTV, and highwind control at the facility.

According to P1 Operations Manager Rick Drake, the project also gave P1 the opportunity to perform multiple time and material contracts for other contractors onsite, enabling the P1 team to shine on other portions of the project as well. “P1 has worked on the research and development laboratory campus since 2010, when P1 began work on the Central Utility Plant Building (CUP),” Rick said. “Once the CUP building was completed, P1 did not return until early 2015 to begin work on the main building for the NBAF complex. We completed the project in 2022.” Senior Project Manager Dolan Boxberger says the expertise of the P1 team made the job a success from the beginning. “Russell Corpening, the superintendent for the project, has extensive expertise in temperature controls, fire alarm, and security,” Dolan explained. “He was key to our success on the project.” 

“P1 has worked on the research and development laboratory campus since 2010.”

-Operations Manager Rick Drake

Dolan says that during the detailing phase, Russell laid out a majority of the project before P1 had installation drawings from partner Johnson Controls (JCI). “During the execution phase, Russell was able to identify any issues in the design and find proactive solutions, which really kept things on track,” Dolan said.

fabrication kept the project on schedule, and the manpower consistently on the job,” he added. Rick says all of this allowed P1 supervision to plan and execute, making the project run smoothly. According to the ENR article, “the lab includes bio safety Level 2, 3 and 4 laboratory spaces, as well as BSL-3 and BSL-4 animal rooms. The next-generation science facility replaces the Plum Island Animal Disease Center in New York City, which is more than 65 years old. It is the nation’s only large livestock research facility that provides the highest level of biocontainment.”

Another star team member was Lead Field General Forman Nolan Roberts, who played a major role in the success of the project by keeping the field staff on task and organized. Dolan also credits the fully coordinated model that McCarthy/ Mortenson developed as a big factor in the project’s success.

With the facility’s location in the Midwest, one unique feature was requested through a peer review.

“This allowed us to plan, fabricate, and procure material on time and under budget,” he said. “ The McCarthy/Mortenson team assigned to assist JCI and P1 (Daniel Joseph, Eric Conwell, and Gene Eibes) were knowledgeable and always willing to help keep the project moving forward.” Rick says P1’s performance did not go unnoticed. “P1 was recognized by the McCarthy/Mortenson Joint Venture on multiple occasions for the excellent work, and the management team that went above and beyond to make sure that the project was a success,” Rick said. “Our partnership with JCI and JCI Senior Project Manager Michael Warner proved that preplanning, building information modeling (BIM), and

“The review specifically recommended addressing potential risks associated with a tornado strike on the facility. The project team with DHS leadership made the decision to apply the same design basis evaluation criteria to NBAF as would be applied to a commercial nuclear facility in the same location, making it the first biocontainment facility in the U.S. built to Nuclear Regulatory Commission standards. In the event of a tornado, NBAF can transition from full operations mode to static shutdown in a matter of seconds, essentially sealing the containment level of the facility to ensure no pathogens are released. The structural integrity of the facility’s interstitial and penthouse levels is maintained to protect critical air handling and air filtration components. A shutdown can occur manually or automatically, 

“The expertise of the P1 Team made the project a success from the beginning.” -Senior Project Manager Dolan Boxberger

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triggered by sensors that detect a rapid atmospheric pressure change that occurs during a tornado event.” The levels of sustainability and energy efficiency reached by the project are also impressive. “It’s the first large-scale federal biocontainment laboratory facility in the nation to achieve LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Among the sustainable design features for a biocontainment facility was the integration of windows in a portion of the BSL-3 laboratory space, providing staff with access to natural light and connectivity to the outdoors while they work in this highly secure environment.” The article also points out the critical safety and security of the biocontainment labs.

“To manage the high-consequence pathogens that will be studied within NBAF, the facility is designed as a self-contained operation. The main laboratory building provides 574,000 sq ft of integrated laboratory space, animal spaces, support areas and required safety systems. The facility is designed with multiple redundancies to ensure all containment systems operate at peak efficiency. Security design incorporates the concepts for multiple layers of protection that help to provide real-time and automated safeguards. Entry and exit points from security zones maintain multiple points of physical and electronic screening.” NBAF continues to be a big part of P1’s portfolio, since P1 maintains an ongoing presence at the facility, doing electrical and building automation and controls upgrades to the building. 

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FORD AIR TEMPERING PROJECT Helicopter Pick and Crane Set Massive Equipment at Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant

According to P1 Director of Preconstruction Don Erisman, the project was procured as a design assist project with Roncelli Inc., Ford, and the design team.

P1 was awarded a design-assist role with Roncelli, Inc. for the air tempering project at the Kansas City Ford Plant in Claycomo, MO. The project will create more regulated temperatures inside the plant, benefiting workers and equipment, especially in summer months.

The majority of that piping is fusion welded polypropylene pipe located on the roof of the Ford plant. 

hen looking at pipe, plumbing, ductwork, conduit, switchgear and everything else that goes into making a facility operate comfortably and safely, it’s easy to forget the end beneficiaries of those items are the people who use that facility every day.

“The project consists of furnishing and installing approximately five miles of chilled water piping ranging in size from four (4) inch to twenty-four (24) inch,” Don said.

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2 170,000 CFM heating and cooling units

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11 45,000 CFM to 170,000 CFM air handling units

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5 miles of chilled water pipe, 4 - 24 inch

Don notes that the project included the receipt and refurbishment of several massive heating and cooling units. “The scope is inclusive of receiving two (2) 170,000 cubic feet per minute (CFM) heating and cooling units and setting them on the roof of the body shop of the plant. The scope will also include refurbishing eleven (11) air handling units ranging in size from 45,000 CFM to 170,000 CFM located on the main plant” Don said. The two 170,000 CFM units were hoisted to the roof using Wilkerson Crane’s 770-ton crane. The lifts were on different sides of the Truck Body Shop, which required setup and tear down in each location. 

FLYING HIGH Pictured Above: The Wilkerson 770-ton crane lifts one of the massive units   Pictured Below: The teams gather around the heavy-lift Siller helicopter

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QUICK FACTS

• Design-Assist • Contract Amount: $23M • GC: Roncelli • Engineer/Architect: Gala

Preconstruction/Design Assist: Don Erisman Team Leader: Jason Quattlebaum Senior Project Manager: Rick Ellis General Foreman: Cole Mescher Foreman: Dan Head

Also included will be the addition of chilled water coils, new supply fans with VFDs, plenum extensions, and service vestibules for several existing heating-only air handling units. Senior Project Manager Rick Ellis notes how the project team took advantage of the plant’s holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year to set all of the equipment by helicopter pick. “There were twenty-seven (27) picks in one day, which required extensive coordination efforts between P1, the plant and the general contractor,” Rick said. Even with snowy weather and cold temps, the picks were successful in getting all items safely to the roof and set in place. The project is in progress now and is scheduled for completion this summer. 

 Pictured Above: 27 picks in one day  Pictured Right: Miles of fusion-welded polypropylene pipe on the roof

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It Takes a Village: Village P1 Service Office in Ankeny Sees Steady Growth with the Support of Multiple Divisions Although the development of P1 Service’s Ankeny, IA office has been in the works for more than 10 years, 2023 has been a critical year for its growth.

THE ORIGINAL TEAM of RANDY WALLIS, DOUG CYPHER, and GARY KESSEL started working in Iowa ethanol plants in 2014. That group retired in 2018, and Field Service Technician Garrett Whited took over. Drumming up customers and serving the ethanol market in Iowa has been a passion project for Garrett for many years. “With all the work that is continuing to build, it only made sense to reopen the office started by the original group in 2014,” Garrett said.

The P1 Wichita and Topeka offices have also provided substantial support over the years. “These technicians and field associates pitched at various levels to help secure new customers and take care of the existing customers,” Garrett added. “

Randy has also returned to serve as Technical Training Advisor.

Service Manager ADAM COLLIER and Controls Engineer LUKE KREHBIEL have been working with Lightedge in their Altoona, IA facility, work that is expected to turn into another PM agreement.

“Over the years, and with the support of critical personnel, I have enjoyed building a P1 presence, and a positive reputation, with the ethanol business in Ankeny and the surrounding area,” he added.

Electrical Testing and Maintenance Project Manager WADE BUCK and the ETM team have established P1 Service’s value as a one-stop resource by providing valuable testing and maintenance in numerous facilities.

Garrett says a lot of people have been integral to supporting the office, and growing business.

Project development with Project Manager ANDREW NOONE, Service Project Sales Manager RYCK SANDERS, Service Senior Project Manager CLINTON GECHTER, and President TONY WHITED has continued to provide solutions that other contractors just don’t have the experience to develop and execute.

In addition to Randy, Field Service Technician VICTOR LUCIANO, Division Manager CORY LISTER, and Account Manager JAY HERTER were all added to help Garrett build the business. Along the way, Ankeny has received support from Division Manager BRIAN HOLLADAY, Service Manager CHRIS STAPLES, and Service Coordinator TYLER THOMAS, along with many other Service Coordinators in Lenexa operations. There is a long list of field support to credit as well, including Lead Service Technician BRYAN MILLER, Service Technician STEPHEN BAYER, Service Technician ZACH BROWN, Service Technician AARON STASIAK, Service Technician RONNIE HULEN, Service Technician DENIS DEMATA, Lead Service Technician RORY BRAMMELL, Service Technician JAMES FIEGENBAUM, Service Technician TROY SPRIDGEN, Service Technician GEOFF CONATSER, Lead Service Technician GARY JONES, Service Technician CARLOS GARCIA, Service Technician DEVON SMITHHISLER, and many more.

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Operations Manager JOHN COBB and Accounting Clerk YOLANDA MATHIS have been instrumental in maintaining the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for Ankeny, and the P1 Service IT team has gone above and beyond to overcome vendor challenges and get the Ankeny office up and running. General Managers of Service TODD ANDREWS and ANDY DUNBAR have helped manage the Ankeny office development. “Andy and I are proud to be a part of all the Ankeny teamwork,” Todd said. “We look forward to seeing this business continue to grow and reach its full potential.” 

Over the years, and with the support of critical personnel, I have enjoyed building a P1 presence, and a positive reputation, with the ethanol business in Ankeny and the surrounding area. - Garrett Whited, Service Technician

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Finding a Passion in Welding:

Associate Profile on Architectural Metal Welder Melanie McNeil Even though welding hasn’t always been a common career for a woman, that didn’t stop Melanie McNeil from pursuing - and excelling in - this challenging trade. Growing up, Melanie was around the trades through her family. Her dad was an operator for Local 101, her uncle was also an operator, and her grandfather was a union mechanic. When she was in high school, her dad suggested she try welding. She thought it sounded interesting, so she gave it a shot, taking welding classes at the local Vo-Tech school. And it turns out, she had quite a knack for it.

She spent the next several years having a family and raising her three children, until tragedy struck. When her children were just five, four and two, their house burned down, and Melanie needed to find a job that paid well – fast. “Since I had welding experience, I took the phone book and started driving around to all the local unions looking for a job,” she said.

“It seemed to come easy for me,” Melanie said. “I got pretty good at it, and soon I was taking first place in welding competitions."

“I wasn’t going to go home until I found one.”

After high school she got a job doing aluminum welding for a furniture manufacturing company.

She started as a pre-apprentice, moving up to apprentice two weeks later, and the rest is history: Melanie has been a sheet metal worker for more than 25 years now.

That same day, Melanie was offered a job from Sheet Metal Local 2.

“Once I’ve gotten my foot in the door, I let my work stand as a testament that they’ve made the right decision to hire me.”

-Melanie McNeil

Her family thought she should become a pipe fitter, so she applied to Local 533 and began an apprenticeship, but she didn’t stick with it to completion. “I was young and didn’t understand the dynamics of how to get along with everyone and at the time,” Melanie recalled. “I also didn’t comprehend what I was walking away from!”

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Anyone in the trades knows it can take a physical toll, but Melanie says she’s managing. “What I do can be physically challenging, but there is equipment available to help move heavy objects, or it’s done with teamwork, so I haven’t found it to be a problem,” Melanie said. Being a female in the trade can also present challenges.

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Melanie says she has encountered companies that simply weren’t open to hiring females because they think women aren’t as capable or might cause “issues” in the workplace.

“I worked with Melanie several years ago at another company, and I was really impressed with her work ethic and skill. She fits right in with the team and is an asset to P1,” Bobby said.

“I’ve gotten around these biases, because my male coworkers have been willing to talk to management and put in a good word for me,” Melanie said.

Melanie’s passion for her work keeps her going.

“Once I’ve gotten my foot in the door, I let my work stand as a testament that they’ve made the right decision to hire me.” Melanie hopes her contributions can change attitudes about hiring other females in the future as well. That’s exactly what happened when she was hired in the P1 Architectural Metal division. General Shop Foreman Bobby Vestal had worked with Melanie in the past, so when she applied to work for P1, he didn’t hesitate to hire her.

“I love to build things and it’s really rewarding to look at a completed job and know that I helped create it,” she said. This is her advice to women considering a job in trades: “Most women could do this type of work if they put their mind to it, and many don’t realize that the option is out there for them,” she said. “Women shouldn’t hold themselves back. If the trades are something you are interested in, go for it!” 

PLANTS & PETS When Melanie has free time, she loves growing plants and does it all year around. “I have all kinds of potted plants and I bring them all indoors during the winter. During the summer I also grow tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in buckets,” Melanie said. She also likes to get out and go to farmer’s markets. She enjoys the City Market in downtown Kansas City, but is anxious to check out some of the smaller ones in the suburbs this summer. Her children are all grown, but she has three fur babies to keep her company: two dogs and a cat. Leduex is a Shepherd, Cinnamon is an Irish Doodle, and the kitty’s name is Miss Sage.

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The Power of Connection Swapnil Shende Shares His Point of View on Professional Organizations for Connectivity and Career Growth Growing up, Project Development Engineer Swapnil Shende was always happy being on teams for sports or social committees.

Swapnil says that while the educational aspect is helpful, the networking can be even more beneficial.

Swapnil has now taken that love of teams to a professional level, joining many different professional organizations in the Kansas City area, including: ASHRAE- YEA, Young Engineers in ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerant and Air-Conditioning Engineers); MCAKC - YPC, Young Professionals Committee, Mechanical Contractors Association, Kansas City; and AEEKC: Association of Energy Engineers, Kansas City, where he currently serves as President.

“Not only are you talking to colleagues in the industry, you are talking to vendors and owners too, and learning their perspective.” Swapnil said. “It’s connections like this that foster business relationships and can spur creative problem solving.”

Swapnil says it’s not just the social aspects of these groups that appeals to him. “These organizations offer many different learning and networking opportunities. Organizations like the YPC help educate and train their members in different aspects of their profession and the industries they work in,” Swapnil said. Swapnil is currently studying to get his engineering license, and says that AEE has been a huge help. “Not only do they offer classes that help me study for the test, but other members who have already earned their license also offer support,” Swapnil said. "These professional associations provide many learning opportunities that cover subject matter related to the Professional Engineering License exam and design engineering."

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The organizations also focus on “soft skills”. Organization, leadership, and budgeting are just a few of areas Swapnil says have been beneficial. The value of simple conversations may not be something a lot of us think about, but for Swapnil, participation in outside organizations has helped his communication skills, too. “English isn’t my first language, so being able to socialize has improved my English,” Swapnil said.

Thinking of Joining a Professional Organization? Did you know? As an employee of P1, you are automatically a member of MCAA. They offer many educational opportunities and networking gatherings. Check out the website to see the upcoming schedule of events. Thinking of joining? Swapnil says do it! “I highly encourage everyone interested in networking, recreational activities, and honing their leadership and organizational skills to join outside trade organizations. These organizations provide great opportunities for personal and professional growth." 

"Not only are you talking to colleagues in the industry, you are talking to vendors and owners too, and learning their perspective." -Swapnil Shende STAY IN THE KNOW! Like us and follow us on

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING:

MONITOR REGULARLY AND KNOW THE SIGNS

It’s winter and many of us are cooped up inside, so the P1 Safety team wants to remind everyone to be especially vigilant of carbon monoxide poisoning.

SIGNS OF CO POISONING

Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning has caused, on average, 400+ deaths annually in the U.S. and 20,000+ non-fatal ER visits. This usually happens during the colder months of the year from running heaters indoors - gas, wood, propane, or charcoal - without proper ventilation. All of these fuels make carbon monoxide.

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Carbon monoxide is a gas that has no odor, taste, or color. It is the result of carbon-based material burning which results in CO gas being released. When exposed to CO at high concentrations, or low concentration over longer periods of time, it can be harmful to your health. If you experience symptoms, or are concerned about possible CO poisoning, get into fresh air and seek medical attention right away.

Headache Weakness Dizziness Nausea or vomiting Shortness of breath Confusion Blurred vision Drowsiness

PREVENTION TECHNIQUES AT HOME

PREVENTING POISONING IN THE FIELD

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Have carbon monoxide detectors in the home - especially near sleeping areas.

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Ensure proper ventilation and airflow with any CO producing equipment - open the garage door before starting the car.

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Use gas appliances only as intended.

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Make sure there’s space around fuelburning appliances and engines, including all gas appliances, space heaters and wood burning stoves. Have professionals set up all gas, oil or coal-burning appliances and service them annually.

When walls go up and CO-producing equipment - such as lifts and generators - continues to run, observe work areas before starting.

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Use air monitors that are provided by P1 to test levels.

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Communicate with the GC or facility about getting problems corrected and ventilation provided.

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Keep fireplaces in good condition.

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Let P1 Safety know if assistance is needed.

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Keep vents and chimneys unblocked during remodeling.

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N E W FAC E S/ANNO UNCEMENTS Please join us in welcoming our newest P1 associates. KEY: (C) = P1 Construction, (S) = P1 Service

FULL TIME (C) Shawn Cremeen VDC Specialist Lenexa

PROMOTION (S) Adam Brick Collections Manager Lenexa

(S) Josh Ellis Customer Support Rep Topeka

(S) Connor Hayes Account Manager Lenexa

Oh Baby! Congratulations to Safety Specialist Alex Pannell’s family on their new family member– Alayna Grace Pannell, 7lbs, 3oz. She arrived Friday, January 5 at 3:53pm. Mom and baby are doing great.

Offices may celebrate in different ways, But culture club is ready for valentine's day! Stay tuned for information about various office events.

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BI RT H DAYS + ANNIVERSARIES Office and field associate birthdays and work anniversaries

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BRUCE BELCHER MASON HILGENKAMP SHANA WALLACE KALEB YOUNG KENNETH AKIN JOSH GOFF COLE JENKINS NORRIS MEJIA KALE KRUM LESLIE CASTRO MARK MCGLONE KALEN LESPERANCE VINCENT VEGA ZACHARY JOHNSON ADAM BRICK KAYLA HICKS ED BUDY JOSE CARABALLO CADEN MARTINEZ MIKE GORDY JEFFREY RATHBONE STEVE OTTER VICTOR HANLEY JEREMY AVERSMAN JOHN COBB KERRY AYRES JEFF WELLS DUSTIN MCDONALD HARRISON HUBBARD MEGAN BERRY NATE LITTLEJOHN KELLY MCBRIDE TROY WILSON BRYAN BEACH JAYDEN HERNANDEZ LEHUA BADOYEN

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DEREK WOODS JOE SORRELLI PERLIE TREVINO KYLE BABCOCK BRYAN PRICE KEN BEEBE MICHAEL WEISBENDER ED LONGSTAFF MONTANA LEONARD LEVI RUTHERFORD MATTHEW STRANATHAN COLE RAYMOND VERNON BROOKS CLINTON GECHTER SETH HECKLE CHERIE NICHOLS AARON CURRENCE GEORGE DEDRICK CHRISTOPHER WILLIS AARON CAMPBELL GEOFF COLLINS LOWELL SHORT KARLEY PEARL ASHLEY HARVEY AARON BUDGETT AUSTIN WIEBLER PAM NOLTE RUBEN AMADOR DYLAN SPARKS CARSON LUTZ GREGORY DURANT LUCAS SLOAN BRANDON FINLEY SETH O'BRIEN THANH NGUYEN DIANA KORBE

KATHY SMITH ERIK RONEY RYAN DOWELL IVAN KOLOSIEJ THOMAS SMILEY AARON JANUS JERRETT PENCE DALLAS GUTHRIE MISTY MCCONNELL COREY KRAUS TRISTAN STICKLEY NICK JONES ANDRES CABRAL-MALDONADO MARCIANNA CHAVEZ THADDEUS MOBERG LINDSEY PATRICK EAN KESSLER HUNTER NEIGHBORS JONATHAN WILSON GARRETT WHITED COREY COWAN CURTIS HENDERSON MICHAEL GREEN CHRIS THOMPSON BRENT MORGAN KYLE HEATH CORY BRESEE HEATHER RICHARDS-ST. CLAIR MITCH CAMPBELL DOLAN BOXBERGER KENNETH LIEFFRING JASON KOELZER JARED BRADEN NICK KELLER PARKER CORNELIUS MANUIA SAVEA RYAN BENJAMIN

WORK ANNIVERSARIES 5 YEARS: RYCK SANDERS, DANIEL RANKIN, ROBERT ZIMMERMAN 10 YEARS: JAY ATCHISON, KENT WINGERT, MARIO VITALE, JAMES CARR 15 YEARS: MIKE SHARKEY 13

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ZION MEADOWS MATT DAMON HAYLEY LEONARD BRYANT BRYANT JUSTIN SOREM MATTHEW ALLEN DAVID OSHEL JOSEPH ELDER CLINT HINES PAMELA FRAZEY WILLIAM MILLER KALEB LEMEN OWEN GRAHAM DAVE BEEBE NOAH NOCE RASHAUN TUBBS JOHN ANSOLINI MATTHEW BELT BLAKE WINGERT KYLE WILSON SUSANNE BLAUKAT BILLY ASH TUCKER AUSTIN TODD MIHALCHIK PETE DOWD KASEY O'CONNOR TERRY JENKINS ALAN WYSE IVAN GARCIA

LEADERSHIP ROLE CHANGES FOR P1 SERVICE AND BCTS Tony Whited Named President of P1 Service, LLC Phil Nehring Named Chief Operating Officer of BCTS

P1 Service recently announced that Tony Whited has been named President of the company P1 Service, LLC, and Phil Nehring has been named the Chief Operating Officer of Best in Class Technology Services (BCTS). Tony is a 40-year veteran of the industry, joining AD Jacobson in January 1999 as a Service Supervisor. He has held the roles of Service Supervisor, Project Sales Representative, Operations Manager, and Vice President. Tony has lent his expertise to a variety of trade organizations as well, including MSCA (Mechanical Service Contractors of America, NEBB, and AEE (Association of Energy Engineers). “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our employees and customers,” Tony said. “It is fulfilling to work with our associates, helping them build their careers through the development and delivery of services to our customers.” Phil began with ADJ-Hux in 1993, advancing from Service Technician to Executive Vice President for P1 Group, a role in which he led all of P1’s service operations. His decades of experience analyzing and optimizing client systems made him a valuable asset in his previous positions and will contribute to his success in his new role as COO for BCTS. “I look forward to bringing many years of experience and expertise in operations growth and optimization to the BCTS network of companies,” Phil said. Phil has worked with - and served on the boards of - many trade organizations outside of P1, including the National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB); Building Trades Pipefitter; Commissioning Authority; Mechanical Contractors Association of Kansas City (MCAKC); International Facility Managers Association (IFMA); Friends University Engineering Advisory Board; American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the Mechanical Service Contractors Association (MSCA).

Congratulations to Tony and Phil! Best of luck in your new roles.

HAPPENINGS

Getting it Done in Wichita: The P1 Service Wichita office has been busy, between their January "Resolution" Brunch, above (where it seems the most popular new year's resolution was to build and eat giant omelets), and their Training and AllOffice Meeting (below), featuring a catered lunch from Foley Equipment Rentals, swag from Boot Barn, and a presentation from CEO Smitty Belcher.

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