Q&A with William Grogan, Team Leader, Senior Project Manager
EEI Building Performance recently welcomed William Grogan as Team Leader, Senior Project Manager, bringing more than 21 years of experience in building technologies, controls, automation and client service to the firm. In his new role, Grogan will help lead complex technical projects, support client relationships and strengthen EEI’s delivery of high-value engineering solutions. His background […]
Q&A with Loren Morris
Loren W. Morris, PE, CxA, EMP, recently joined EEI Building Performance as Principal, Market Development, based in the firm’s Phoenix office. In this role, he is focused on expanding EEI’s presence with owners, developers, and design and construction partners across key geographies and vertical markets. Drawing on more than three decades of experience in commissioning, […]
Q&A with Morgan Nishida, Assistant Project Manager
Morgan Nishida, an Assistant Project Manager at EEI, is known for her technical depth, steady growth, and commitment to delivering high‑quality commissioning work. In just four years, she has advanced from Support Engineer to Assistant Project Manager, taking on increasingly complex responsibilities across major healthcare and pharmaceutical projects. Morgan is also a driving force behind […]
Q&A with Ron Houston III, Mechanical Support
In this Q&A, Ron Houston III, a Mechanical Support for EEI, shares the path that took him from studying Computer Science, Statistics, and Bioengineering at the University of New Hampshire to hands-on engineering work in the U.S. Navy and, ultimately, to EEI. He discusses why EEI stood out to him, what he’s learning as he […]
Q&A with Hananiah Tangpuz
We’re excited to welcome Hananiah Tangpuz to EEI as a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer, where she will support mission‑critical mechanical commissioning efforts. As a recent graduate with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, Hananiah brings both technical curiosity and a thoughtful perspective on building performance and energy efficiency. Her path to EEI is shaped by meaningful personal experiences […]
Q&A with Jacob Volcensek, Assistant Project Manager at EEI
Meet Jacob Volcensek, a new Assistant Project Manager at EEI Building Performance, based in Columbus, Ohio.In this Q&A, Jacob shares his educational background, early career experiences, and what led him to building performance and commissioning. He also talks about why EEI’s culture stood out to him and how his passion for understanding complex systems carries […]
Q&A with Brendon Mattis, Principal, Mission Critical — EEI
For two decades, Brendon Mattis has helped shape EEI’s evolution from a regional commissioning firm into a national leader in mission‑critical facilities. His career spans higher education, data centers, laboratories, pharmaceuticals and some of the most complex building systems in the country. As the mission‑critical division enters its next phase of growth, Brendon reflects on […]
Q&A with Blake Hickok, CEO & President of EEI
Blake Hickok stepped into the CEO & President role at EEI in October 2025, but his impact has been years in the making. After leading the employee purchase of the firm from its founder in 2017, Blake now guides a 200‑person, employee‑owned organization delivering high‑performance building systems, shared ownership and a culture of possibility. In […]