LEED ® Accredited Professional, USGBC, 2008 - Click Here
Advanced Training, AGI32, Lighting Analysts, 2005 - Click Here
Lighting Certified, NCQLP, 2001 - Click Here
Technical Knowledge Exam, IESNA, 1995 - Click Here
Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional, AEE, 1995 - Click Here
Surveyor Ally, US EPA, 1995 - Click Here
BBA – Management, Texas A&M University, 1985 - Click Here
Various service roles in support of local IES sections, 2001 – 2008 - Click Here

LEED ® Accredited Professional, USGBC, 2008
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ® Rating System was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council “to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.” (www.usgbc.org) As a LEED ® Accredited Professional, Paul can lead design teams, building owners, and existing facility managers into economically, environmentally, and socially intelligent solutions. Please keep in mind, in a LEED ® application, lighting is but one part; Paul can help you with the whole.

Advanced Training, AGI32, Lighting Analysts, 2005
In 1984 two ski buffs (who did not want to leave Colorado for Ohio!) began a small lighting design software company. Their intelligence and commitment to quality customer service has elevated AGI32 (their lighting design software) to the forefront of the lighting design community worldwide. Paul can use this amazing tool to accurately predict the effect and appearance of lighting design proposals.

Lighting Certified, NCQLP, 2001
In 1991 a group of lighting professionals recognized a need to distinguish those who knew lighting from those with knowledge in a limited portion of the lighting field. Numerous national lighting and electrical associations joined the band wagon, and the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP) was born. The NCQLP established an exam (offered yearly on the first Saturday in November) to “certify” lighting professionals as “safe for public consumption.” Just as Certified Public Accountants are required to pass rigorous exams in their chosen field and maintain continuing educational objectives, Lighting Certified (LC) professionals must pass an exam covering a “broad jump” of lighting industry fields. Those who pass (and keep abreast of lighting industry changes through continuing education) gain a thorough knowledge of lighting. Without question, the most valuable portion of Paul’s lighting career was not passing the LC exam, but preparing for it. As of 9/5/08 Paul has 62.5 continuing education credits (nearly twice the 36 credits required for his current 3 year recertification cycle).

Technical Knowledge Exam, IESNA, 1995
In 1994 Paul recognized his love for lighting and decided to make a career of it. Preparations began for three 1995 exams. The Technical Knowledge Exam was offered at that time by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), “The Lighting Authority” as they were later known. The IESNA writes technical publications, recommendations, and standards for just about every lighting application imaginable. Paul passed the Technical Knowledge Exam with an “A” that year.

Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional, AEE, 1995
The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) focuses upon many forms of energy consumed in the U.S. They’ve developed a plethora of exams (with associated certifications) covering a variety of energy fields (CLEP – Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional, CEP – Certified Energy Procurement Professional, CEM – Certified Energy Manager). Paul passed the CLEP exam in 1995 (with a score that’s currently buried in a closet!). He continues to refer to CLEP study materials to this day.

Surveyor Ally, US EPA, 1995
The final passed exam in 1995 was prepared by the US Environmental Protection Agency in conjunction with their Green Lights program. This program “encourages U.S. corporations to install energy-efficient lighting technologies whenever it is profitable, while maintaining or improving lighting quality.” (http://www.dazor.com/green-lights.html) Paul continues cracking Green Lights study materials to this day.

BBA – Management, Texas A&M University, 1985
An undeniably awesome school – even if you went to school in Austin!

Various service roles in support of local IES sections, 2001 – 2008
Paul is a major fan of the IES (formerly known as the IESNA), graciously thanking them for many of the educational opportunities he’s enjoyed through the years. Service to the organization has sprung from a grateful heart and commitment to their mission, “to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public.” (www.ies.org) Service opportunities have included Secretary of the West Texas Section (based in Fort Worth), Vice President and current President of the Dallas / North Texas Section (2008 – 2009), and numerous teaching opportunities (ED-100 Introductory Lighting, ED-150 Intermediate Lighting, LC Study Groups).