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Sponsor and Presenter Links Exposure Control Technologies, Inc.
www.greenheck.com
Payette
Siemens Building Technologies
Specialty Operations Solutions, Incorporated
The Green Roundtable / Nexus
University of Illinois

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Another in a series of Educational Conferences hosted by LabWize, Inc.

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September 15, 2010 Laboratory Fume Hood Safety Training - Day 1
September 16, 2010
LabWize Best Practices for Laboratory Design Conference - Day 2


Presenter - Laboratory Fume Hood Safety Training
Thomas C. Smith Thomas C. Smith – President, Exposure Control Technologies, Inc.
Mr. Smith is a leader in laboratory safety and energy management. He specializes in helping laboratories provide safe, dependable, and energyefficient operation of laboratory hoods and ventilation systems. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University and a Master of Science degree in environmental engineering from the University of North Carolina. Mr. Smith is active in developing national and international standards for laboratory ventilation and serves as Chairman of ASHRAE TC9.10 Laboratory Systems and Vice Chairman of ANSI/ASHRAE 110 Fume Hood Testing. He is also a member of ANSI/AIHA Z9 Standards for Ventilation and Health.

Presenters - LabWize Best Practices for Laboratory Design - 2010
Bradley W. Appier Bradley W. Appier - Associate Director/Project Management Services, Office of Capital Programs, University of Illinois, Chicago.
Mr. Appier is a Registered Architect who oversees the planning, design and construction of a range of research facility projects in the biosciences, physical sciences and engineering. He is responsible for leading a staff of project managers and support staff in the delivery of a variety of laboratory projects on the Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria Campuses.


William G. Bailey William G. Bailey, CSI – Founding & Managing Principal of Facilities Solutions Group
Mr. Bailey brings 23 years of cutting edge professional experience and dynamic leadership to the forefront in meeting the challenges of today’s advanced technology, research and manufacturing markets. His creativity as a design professional provides expertise and services far outside the norm for the architectural engineering community. His expertise covers provision of project development, including needs assessment, validation, business planning, financial strategies development, operational planning, community interface and support assessments, the development of incubator program strategies, as well as implementation of technology transfer initiatives.

Christopher E. Baylow Christopher E. Baylow, AIA - Associate Principal, Payette
Group and Chair of School of Architecture Recruiting Program at Payette and has been a faculty member and thesis critic at the Boston Architectural Center. Bachelor of Architecture, 1988, Syracuse University, School of Architecture, Syracuse, NY; International Studies Abroad Program, Florence, Italy, 1987


Paul Fuson Paul Fuson PE, Sr. Product Managerfor Life Sciences and Critical Enviornments, Siemens Building Tehcnology
Since joining the company in 1984, Paul has held positions in purchasing, product development, marketing and sales management. Paul’s earliest work experience was as a design engineer and project manager for a manufacturer of nuclear and gas turbine power generation systems. He holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from the University of Illinois, and a Masters of Management degree from Northwestern University.

Jacob W. Knowles Jacob W. Knowles, LEED AP, Senior Project Manager The Green Roundtable / NEXUS
Mr. Knowles’ experience championing sustainable projects ranges from super-insulated homes to large-scale commercial, multi-use, and industrial LEEDCertified projects. With a background in architectural design, cost-estimating, and construction, Jacob has forwarded the sustainability agenda from a variety of perspectives. His current role at NEXUS involves integrated-design facilitation, LEED project management, sustainable strategy guidance, technical review of project documents, and carbon footprint analysis. Jacob has also co-developed and presented a variety of green building and energy-efficiency trainings

F. Kurt Last, Specialty Operations Solutions, Inc. F. Kurt Last - President, Specialty Operations Solutions, Inc.
Mr. Last has more than 20 years experience in programming, design, commissioning and operating laboratory, cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing and research animal care facilities. Prior to founding Specialty Operations Solutions (SOS) in 1997, Mr. Last was Senior Director of Operations for a cGMP biologics manufacturing company, leading teams charged with Facilities (Research & cGMP Manufacturing) Operations; Calibration & Metrology; Research Animal Care and Security, Environmental Health & Safety. SOS provides programming, design, financing, sciences integration & quality assurance, veterinary & research animal care support, complete (FDA) regulatory services, commissioning & start up, and operations.

Anthony (Tony) Rossi Anthony (Tony) Rossi, ME - Director of Laboratory Exhaust Systems - Greenheck Fan Corporation
Anthony (Tony) Rossi, is Director of Laboratory Exhaust Systems, Greenheck Fan Corporation, Schofield, Wisconsin.  Tony has a Bachelors & Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, and has over 30 years experience in the industrial ventilation industry, the past 15 dedicated to laboratory ventilation.  An active member in ASHRAE TC 9.10, Lab Systems, Tony has also served on both ASHRAE and ARI standards development committees, as well the Education Committee Chair for ASHRAE Central Indiana.



Day One Agenda
Day Two Agenda

Conference Will Include

  • Continental Breakfast and Lunch
  • LabWize, Inc. Presentation Materials
  • Certificate for Educational Credits
  • NEW - SEFA Lab Desk Reference (Upon Request)
  • Conference Cost
     
    LabWize Conference September 15, 2010 - US$650.00

    Early Bird Registration by September 1st - US$425.00/Day
    LabWize Conference September 16, 2010 - US$650.00 Early Bird Registration by September 1st - US$425.00/Day
    Two Day Package - US$1,100.00 Early Bird Registration by September 1st - US$790.00/Both Days

    Government, University, LabWize Members, ASHRAE, AIA, ASTM, NBO, NEBB, & ASPE
    LabWize Conference September 15, 2010 - US$525.00


    Early Bird Registration by September 1st - US$300.00/Day
    LabWize Conference September 16, 2010 - US$525.00 Early Bird Registration by September 1st - US$300.00/Day
    Two Day Package - US$900.00 Early Bird Registration by September 1st - US$575.00/Both Days

    For Promotion, type "GOVT" - "UNIV" -"Member" - in the discount code field on the registration page. Registration is limited each day, so sign up today. For additional details and Group Discounts, Contact Doug Friedman (678) 867-2182.

    Conference Location
    The Weston Chicago Northwest
    400 Park Boulevard
    Itasca, IL 60143

    (Directions are available on hotel website)

    For Hotel Reservations:
    Call (630) 773-4000 to receive $129.00/ Night plus tax
    Use Reference Code: "LabWize" before September 1, 2010