Dunham is proud to announce the addition of partners Darin May, Tom Lind and Mark Azure. 

Mark Azure joined Dunham in 1998 and is a Professional Engineer and LEED Accredited Professional. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from North Dakota State University. Mark’s experience designing lighting, power and low voltage systems has been focused on the design and master planning of hospitals, clinics and medical office buildings.

Tom Lind has been with Dunham since 2003 and is a Professional Engineering and LEED Accredited Professional. Tom holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University. Tom’s experience focuses on the design of complex HVAC systems serving laboratories, manufacturing, clean rooms, performing arts and higher education facilities.

Darin May started at Dunham in 1999 and is a Professional Engineer, LEED Accredited Professional, as well as a Registered Fire Protection Engineer. Darin holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. Darin’s experience focuses on the design and master planning of HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems for healthcare, educational and commercial facilities.

CH Robinson Worldwide’s new Eden Bluff Tech Center has won the NAIOP Award of Excellence in the Office Build-to-Suit Category for 2014. Dunham worked with Pope Architects and RJM Construction to deliver this award-winning project.

http://tcbmag.com/Industries/Real-Estate/Commercial-Excellence-The-2015-NAIOP-Awards

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) announced that the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Swenson Engineering Building project has been named a Top Ten project. This prestigious Award goes to the Top Ten projects around the country that use a thoroughly integrated approach to architecture, natural systems and technology. Dunham worked with Ross Barney Architects to complete the project—a 34,000 SF two-story building that consists of a hydraulics lab, structural lab, materials testing lab, wood/metal shop, offices, gather space and classrooms. The sustainable components of this building include high-efficiency lighting and lighting controls, variable flow heating and cooling systems, displacement ventilation, air side energy recover, low-flow high-efficiency water closets, and storm water collection. Additionally, the project was awarded a LEED Gold certification from the United State Green Building Council (USGBC)

http://www.aiatopten.org/node/58

The Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Event Center was awarded with an Idaho Power Energy Efficiency Award recognizing the energy efficiency measures that went into the new Shoshone Bannock facility in Fort Hall, Idaho. The design are expected to save approximately 1,267 megawatt-hours of electricity per year—enough to power 100 homes and save more than $44,000 per year on electric bills.

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal presented Allina Health with the 2012 Best in Real Estate Award for the Industrial and Warehouse Development category. Dunham worked with RSP Architects and Mortenson Construction to complete the project—a 62,000 SF facility that centrally locates laboratory work for 11 Allina hospitals, 49 medical clinics, 13 Aspen Clinics, 5 Quello Clinic and several specialty care centers.

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/print-edition/2012/04/27/bre-2012-industrial-and-warehouse.html

Dunham has named current Executive Vice President Jay Rohkohl as the firm’s new president and chief executive officer. Jay replaces current President and CEO Katy Kolbeck, who is retiring after serving in that position for more than 14 years.

“During Katy’s tenure as president, Dunham has led the way in sustainable design and remained on the cutting edge of mechanical and electrical engineering technologies,” said Rohkohl. “I’m honored to be taking the reins of such a highly respected firm, and I look forward to building on Katy’s remarkable achievements.”

Kolbeck began her career at Dunham in 1976 as an electrical engineer. She was named president of the firm in 1996 and assumed the additional role of CEO in 1998. Dunham completed numerous award-winning projects during her time as president, including a Grand Award in ACEC’s 2009 Engineering Excellence Awards competition for the LEED Platinum certified Great River Energy Headquarters in Maple Grove, Minnesota. After she retires, Kolbeck plans to travel and enjoy time with her family.

Rohkohl joined Dunham Associates in 1997 as the firm’s director of electrical engineering and has served as executive vice president for the past seven years. Prior to joining Dunham, Rohkohl spent 14 years at another Minneapolis engineering firm. He is a registered Professional Engineer in 22 states, a LEED-Accredited Professional and a graduate of the University of Minnesota’s Institute of Technology.

“Jay has the natural leadership skills and strong vision for the future to ensure Dunham continues to thrive in the decades to come,” said Kolbeck. “His dedication to our customer-centric philosophy will guarantee our clients the same high level of service and expertise they’ve come to expect from our firm.”

Dunham Associates has been implementing the change in leadership over the past 15 months to create a smooth transition for its clients and staff in anticipation of Kolbeck’s retirement. The transition will be complete when Kolbeck retires on April 1, 2011.

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