The 2024 IIBEC elections will be electronic and open to eligible voting members. IIBEC’s Region Director election opens January 15, 2024, for Regions IV, V, VI, and closes on February 2,2024. The IIBEC Officer election will open February 5, 2024, and will close March 11, 2024.
There will be no onsite voting at the IIBEC Interantional Convention and Trade Show.
Further information will soon be posted to the website. Find your candidate(s)’ profiles below.
Burt Carver, RRC, RRO Candidate for Secretary / Treasurer
Professional Experience
Burt Carver is the President of Apex Building Sciences Inc., a consulting firm specialized in Building Enclosure issues in Western Canada. He has been involved in roofing and waterproofing since the mid ’90s and started consulting full time in 1999. He has acted as a field reviewer, field technician and Project Manager for several hundred projects. His areas of expertise include building condition assessment, technical specifications, document review, code compliance, building envelope, and project closeout.
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Burt Carver is married and has four beautiful children with his lovely wife, Tracy. They have been married for 24 years. They live on an acreage in the Fraser Valley where they keep some horses. Burt’s passions include technology and tinkering.
Jennifer Hogan, B.Arch.Sci., C.E.T., REWC, RRO, CRE, LEED AP, Certified Passive House Consultant Candidate for 2nd Vice President
Jennifer has over 16 years of experience in the field of building sciences. She specializes in building energy and carbon reduction with a focus on high performance building enclosures (exterior walls, roofs, windows, etc.). She is skilled in both 2D and 3D Hygrothermal modelling as well as on several whole building energy modelling platforms. She is the leader for Pretium’s Energy and Carbon Reduction Service Area which includes Building Envelope Commissioning, Energy and Carbon Modelling / Auditing, and Passive House projects.
Jennifer received the IIBEC (RCI) Emerging Professional Award of Excellence in 2018, the Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC) Rising Star Award in 2019, and won 1st place in the Report Category of the IIBEC Document Competition in 2022.
Professional Affiliations/Work History
In addition to her membership in IIBEC, Jennifer is also a member of the following professional organizations:
Jennifer has been an integral part of the team at Pretium Engineering Inc. for over 11 years. She joined as a Project Manager and quickly advanced, now holding the following positions:
Prior to joining Pretium, Jennifer was a Project Coordinator at Halsall Associates from 2007-2012.
IIBEC is a dynamic organization that continues to evolve and grow from its roots in roofing to better serve its members and the entire building enclosure industry. If elected to serve as 2nd Vice President my time on the Executive Committee will continue to be guided by the following four core principles:
I will use these principles, my passion, and energy to help IIBEC in achieving and exceeding the goals laid out in the Strategic Plan. With the values of Transparency, Growth, Teamwork, and Sharing, I am confident that IIBEC will be well underway to becoming “universally recognized as the leading authority in building enclosure consulting”.
Jennifer lives in Stoney Creek, Ontario with her husband Richard and two boys, William and Wesley. She is passionate about isotherms, air leakage paths, and of course, baseball. If you asked Jennifer what her favourite thing is about her career, she would tell you that it is being able to share her love of the built environment with others. To that end, she is a frequent speaker and presenter at industry events, has authored several technical publications, and volunteers as an Engineering-Technologist-In-Residence at a local elementary school.
Connect with Jennifer:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-hogan-a0436647/
Chris Dawkins, P.E.
Candidate for First Vice President
Professional Experience:
Principal Building Consultant and Forensics Engineer with Beech Consulting, Inc. & Engineered Solutions International, LLC, with 35+ years’ experience in building construction and civil engineering disciplines. Primary practice focus for the past 25+ years has been building enclosure components assessment and building systems forensic investigations. Professional practice areas also include construction phase services for new buildings or existing building renovations; facilities master planning and civil engineering design. Since 1993, I have practiced as a building consultant/consulting engineer, following 12 years’ service with the U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps
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IIBEC and its community have deeply enriched my professional practice. I want many others to share this impactful experience and desire to continue serving in leadership, with objectives of growing IIBEC’s influence and sustaining and enhancing its exceptional industry reputation. RCI’s founders and our leadership forebears established a rock-solid foundation for our association and a legacy of advocacy and advancement of consulting excellence within our industry. We stand on their shoulders, but there is much more to accomplish, so let’s keep at it.
As 1st Vice President, I will steadfastly work as part of our international team, in support of our strategic plan vision that “IIBEC is universally recognized as the leading authority in building enclosure consulting”, with emphases on:
In short, my guiding leadership principle is to “energetically serve our membership”. I have ordered my personal and business worlds for the margin to serve in this role, and would sincerely appreciate, and will honor, your vote.
Personal:
I grew up in Greensboro, NC, but now call Suwanee, GA home with my wife, Lee. We have a daughter and two sons and two grandsons. Outside of business life, personal passions include guitar, golf, reading and travel.
Jonathan Cannon, RRC, RRO, REWO, CDT
Candidate for Region IV Director
Professional Experience I had the fortune to join the building envelope community as a green young professional in 2001. As with most young professionals I had not been exposed to the intricacies of the building envelope until I found myself standing on a roof in the hot Texas summer, drenched in sweat, being asked by a 40-year veteran roofer if something was done correctly. I liked the guy, so I said yes (I had no idea). He just laughed and very colorfully expressed it was not. He called his crew over and explained to us all how to correctly execute the detail. My education as a building envelope professional had officially begun.
In the eight years following that hot summer, I continued to learn and experience every facet of our industry. I learned from mistakes and got it right occasionally, too. In 2009 I took the leap and formed the Hollon+Cannon Group where I continue my professional growth as Principal and Senior Consultant.
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Michael DeFrancesco Award (Volunteer of the Year Award) – 2017
Emerging Professional Award – 2015
Outstanding Volunteer Award – 2021
I have been involved in numerous efforts of IIBEC for more than a decade. My Chapter and Committee involvement has allowed me to stay abreast and contribute to the major issues facing our Association. The primary role of a Region Director is to advocate for the Chapters and Members located in our Region IV. The Region Director also is the conduit for communication between the members and the leadership. I think my experience would aid me in doing that well. We are fortunate as an association to have individuals willing to serve as chapter leaders and at the region level. I promise to do my best to serve our Region. I ask for your vote and the opportunity to serve you and our Region.
My wife Kristi and I are High School sweethearts we have been in each other’s lives for over 20 years and have been married for 15 years. We live in Austin, Texas with our three high-spirited daughters Finley (9), Rowan (7), and Fallon (5). Better known as “All the Cannon Ladies”! We get outside whenever we can enjoying hikes and playing outside in any form. There is nothing better than seeing your kids covered in mud while wearing high heels.
Julie McDonald, REWC, RRC, CIT Candidate for Region V Director
Julie is the Director of Design for Mantis Innovations, formerly BLUEFIN, LLC, headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO. She has been in the roof and building enclosure consulting industry for 13+ years and commercial construction for 17 years.
Prior to joining Mantis Innovation, Julie worked as a Senior Enclosure Consultant for Bodis Group, Inc. in Denver, CO and Envelope Consulting, LLC in Leesburg, VA and Project Manger with Professional Service Industries, LLC in Fairfax, VA between 2010 to 2021 and was responsible for all aspects of operating and project managering within a small business unit.
In the four years prior to becoming a consultant, Julie worked for a large General Contractor on government projects in Washington, DC area where she oversaw the Quality Control Department, worked as a field engineer, and learned the importance of constructibility reviews and contractor relationships. Julie worked while earning a Master’s Degree in Buidling Construction Management and wrote a graduate thesis on ethics in quality control and developed a small business QC program start up plan.
Julie’s current focus of service includes: account management, roof design, roof asset management for clients with nationwide portfolios, peer review of new construction projects, business development and procurement of new design projects, and overseeing a team of designers and CAD operators within Mantis.
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“How can I help you today?” is often how I open conversations with peers and clients. I stand for service with a smile, accepting challenges, and following through. I consider my ability to network and share ideas as a strength and will bring my years of leadership within multiple chapters and committees to the Region by cross-pollinating information, sharing chapter successes and connecting chapter leaders within the Region.
I have watched the IIBEC organization grow and evolve over my past years of involvement. At my first Convention, I addressed the attendees with a call to action to recruit new young talent to grow our busineses and I’m pleased to say that I have upheld my end of the bargain by continuing to mentor students and provide career opportunities for up and coming talent as well as serving 4+ years on the Emerging Professionals Committee. I have enjoyed watching IIBEC’s leadership continue to diversify and I believe that my leadership as Region V Director will continue to encourage more engagement at the Chapter levels of my Region and bring along fresh faces and voices to the organization.
In my first term as a Director, we successfully reignited the dormant Arizona Chapter and established the new Las Vegas Branch. It is my hope that you will vote for me, allowing me to continue to serve the IIBEC community, mentor, diversify, and cross-pollinate ideas across Region V Chapters and as a member of the IIBEC Executive Committee.
Julie lives in Castle Rock, Colorado with her two sons, dog and cat. She enjoys backcountry camping, backpacking, rafting, and fishing. She stays involved in her son’s schools and the community with volunteering activities. Anyone who knows Julie knows she loves to talk roof nerd topics, camping gear and has an obsession with camp chairs.
Jon Solland, RRC, RRO, P. Eng. Candidate for Region VI Director
With extensive experience in building envelope projects at large institutional and commercial properties, Jon has expert-level roofing knowledge and provides valuable insights to the industry.
Over 10 of specialized building envelope project work have provided Jon with a strong understanding of what buildings local to Calgary and across North America need to withstand local environmental factors. He focuses on supporting large clients with effective envelope designs, asset management tools, and condition reports, while utilizing skills in project management, contract administration, and construction review that lead their projects to success. Jon’s priority is solving client’s problems through creative solutions that will meet both their needs and constraints.
Jon is a unique consultant in Alberta, professionally designated as both a Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) and a Professional Engineer. An active leader in the industry, Jon serves as a Director on the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) Canadian Prairies Chapter, and on the Alberta Building Envelope Council (ABECS).
IIBEC has taken on an impressive challenge in the advancing the profession of building enclosure consulting. Countless clients owe their high performing enclosures in part to the unprejudiced service that IIBEC consultant members embody. I am proud to see the local growth in the Canadian Prairies Chapter, as well as the wider growth of IIBEC across Canada, the United States, and beyond.
Through attendence at several IIBEC conferences, I am acutely aware of the importance of wide gegraphical perspectives, facilitating industry education, and the unparalleled benefit of being connected to knowledgable peers. I look forward to the enriching experiences that I will gain through participating in the IIBEC Board decisions. I will represent the unique local perspectives of Canada while promoting growth, teamwork, and education.
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Jon lives in Calgary, AB, with his wife, Kate, and 3-year old daughter, Sloane.
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