Celebrating HEMP
sys-tek has plenty of reasons to celebrate the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentorship Program (HEMP). sys-tek and HEMP have had a very close relationship since 1995. Click here to find out why HEMP is so special to us.
Movin' on UP!
sys-tek has been very fortunate to acquire many exciting and challenging new projects this year and that has kept our team very busy. With growth comes opportunity, and this is exactly why we are excited to announce four promotions within the company...
Going Green with Commissioning
Going Green is a phrase often used – and misused – these days. Those two words seem to be associated with most building projects across the country. And “Green” certainly is the standard for building projects here in Kansas City.
But a “Green Building” doesn’t just happen. For a project to be certified under the United States Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program it must be commissioned.
News History
2011
September
Travis Short is now our Vice President of Operations at sys-tek. CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD LUCK!!!
June
Gary Short took the Certified Commissioning Professional Exam. Mr. Short passed the examination and was recommended by the Building Commissioning Certification Board (BCCB) to be vertified as a Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP). CONGRATULATIONS GARY!!! He now has yet another qualification to add to his resume!
We would like to welcome two new Interns to our office from Kansas State University, Jarrett Mathews and Andrew Christensen. WELCOME ABOARD!
Also, we would like to welcome to our team, Mitch Cook. Mitch attended both, The University of Missouri-Kansas City, and Kansas State University where he received his Bachelor of Architecture Degree.
April
sys-tek is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to our team, John Heldstab is our newest Project Manager to come aboard. John comes with over 29 years of experience having worked as a Project Manager (MEP) and Owner of an electrical company. John's experience includes positions as a Journeyman Electrician, Project Manager, Coordinator of HVAC Distribution and Building Automation, Manager of HVAC Operations, and Manager of Engineering and Construction. This includes emphasis on project inception, design process, management, design and submittal review, installation, inspection, and commissioning review. John was formerly a part-time faculty member of the Metropolitan Community College where he held a 15 year tenure with classes including HVAC, design and estimating, motor controls and contract assignments for Associated Builders and Contractors, and Pipefitters Local 553. He has also been a long time member of ASHRAE and APPA. sys-tek is excited to be adding another highly qualified and experienced member to their passionate, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable team!
2008
November 1:
Gary Short, CEO and Principal, recently graduated from the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program. Gary will now serve as a Fellow (alumni group) and plans to give back to the organization by serving on the Fellows Board.
July 15:
“Going Green With Commissioning” by Gary Short
published in June/July
Commercial Journal, pages 30 - 32.
March 27:
“Mission Possible” by Gary Short
published in March issue of Kansas City Small Business Monthly, page 23.
“Presentation on Building Commissioning” by Gary Short
International Facility Managers Association (IFMA) World Conference
Dallas, Texas
“Presentation on Building Commissioning” by Gary Short
Kansas City Area Health Engineers (KCAHE)
“Presentation on Building Commissioning” by Gary Short
Kansas City Area Health Engineers (KCAHE)
“Presentation on Building Commissioning” by Gary Short
Missouri Association of Physical Plant Administrators (MOAPPA )
2007
September:
"Mission Critical Building Automation" by Travis Short
Engineered Systems pg. 34-40