Stephen is a commissioning expert with over 30 years’ experience engineering, constructing, commissioning, operating, and maintaining buildings and systems. He brings deep engineering understanding and hands-on perspective to diagnosing problems and optimizing buildings.

A thought leader in the commissioning sector, he teaches commissioning and publishes widely in peer-reviewed journals. Stephen uses his extensive experience with high performance design, testing and balancing, energy efficient equipment design, control strategy optimization, and life cycle costing to assist project owners in meeting their project specific design goals. As a LEED Accredited Professional, Stephen has worked on dozens of projects that successfully achieved LEED certification, including Platinum, Gold, & Silver. Stephen excels at listening to clients’ requirements and translating them into achievable project and program goals that are verified through efficient, effective commissioning processes.

Jayme has intensive experience in the building commissioning industry and has ascended through every role in the firm to become

the Chief Operating Officer in 2018. She has managed many of Stephen Turner Inc.’s most critical and successful projects. Having graduated from the University of Vermont with a B.A. in Studio Arts, her visual communication skills afford her unique rapport with clients and project teams. Jayme is an expert in and an advocate for the use of technology in commissioning support systems and is a thought leader in advancing state-of-the-art commissioning practices.

Jayme has managed new construction and renovation projects, including projects that have successfully achieved LEED Silver or higher certification. She focuses on multifamily housing and schools projects, many of which incorporate geothermal systems and renewable energy systems. She has led net zero schools commissioning teams for the City of Cambridge.

She has developed a Capital Needs Analysis platform to allow school districts, multifamily housing developers, and property managers to develop capital renewal budget forecasts for their buildings and to optimize preventive maintenance. Jayme is a LEED Accredited Professional, a member of the International Facility Management Association, a member of the Building Commissioning Association, and a chaptermember of the US Green Building Council. Jayme presented her findings & experiences in her presentation titled, “Today’s Investment Planning for Tomorrow’s Technologies – Commissioning for Asset Management” at the 23rd National Conference for Building Commissioning.

Paul has over 30 years of facilities management experience including extensive hands-on work on mechanical and controls systems. As Controls lead for Brown University’s Facilities Management team, he oversaw operation and maintenance of all building automation systems in University facilities to support the academic mission of the University. Previously, he served in the Navy as Rank E-5 performing equipment maintenance & repair. Hands-on experience allows Paul to make unique contributions to commissioning fieldwork. He has extensive experience working with complex HVAC systems and controls for over 6 million square feet of university campus space including large complex research facilities, archival conditions, and historic buildings.

Paul has a comprehensive understanding of operating and maintaining Building Automation Systems, with in-depth knowledge of Siemens and other manufacturers’ platforms and programs. His experience servicing and maintaining building systems including mechanical and controls systems allows him to bring unique focus on Operations and Maintenance issues to his commissioning work. His troubleshooting skills make him an invaluable resource during systems start-up, debugging, and fine-tuning.

Gary came to Stephen Turner Inc. from Gaskell Associates where he was a Senior Associate in the electrical engineering field for 15 years. He has over forty years experience in electrical and communications wiring beginning in 1971 as an technician in the United States Army.

Gary’s science background coupled with his extensive experience both in installation and engineering gives him the ability to clearly see all aspects of a project and work productively with the entire team – both internally at Stephen Turner Inc. and with project teams.

Gary employs his background to his project work from the conceptual stage through final construction and leads Stephen Turner Inc.’s electrical commissioning department. He has expertise in the design of power, lighting, generators, UPS, fire alarm, telecommunications, and data centers. Gary’s capacity for assisting with complex aspects of projects, quality control, and code compliance make him key in various projects at Stephen Turner Inc.

Judy brings over 30 years of wide-ranging experience specializing in small business administration to Stephen Turner Inc. Her background encompasses the fields of historic preservation, community housing and development, community health centers, vineyard management, and green solutions for commercial kitchens

Her many talents and expertise comprised of financial management and accounting, client relations, and reporting makes her uniquely qualified to assist in the commissioning process. Additionally, Judy’s interest in sustainable practices and solutions has dovetailed with her experiences and familiarity with construction and green technologies.

Judy’s experience in building rehabilitation and development began in Heidelberg, Germany in the 1970s where she was the assistant to the project manager and controller responsible for the rehabilitation and reuse of an abandoned building for the Army’s hospital headquarters administration building. Her interests expanded to historic preservation, affordable housing, and community development when employed by the Providence Revolving Fund for almost 20 years. Upon returning to Rhode Island after several years of working in California’s wine industry, Judy started up a family-run franchise that utilizes green technologies for commercial kitchens in restaurants, hospitals and colleges and universities.

Jing Wu has always been passionate about art and architecture. She attended the University of Pittsburgh, where she attained her Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies and Studio Arts. Her interest in building design led her to pursue a Master’s Degree in Interior Architecture from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and shaped her work in the adaptive reuse and transformation of building structures. She is able to reimagine existing structures in a way that preserves their history in a modern environment.

Jing values design projects that minimize environmental impact; one of various interests she found she shared with Stephen Turner during their collaborative work at RISD. Now, as a Commissioning Agent at Stephen Turner Inc, Jing fosters a similar approach to her commissioning projects with the goal to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Jing manages commissioning projects from initial scope to final deliverables. Her expertise in data visualization techniques, allows her to assist in project functional performance testing, finding and analyzing documentation, and converting the resulting cumulative, quantitative data to into a simplified visual concept for end users.

Jing’s capacity for creative thinking and problem solving enables her to design and develop new work products such as an interactive systems manual that enhance turnover and maintenance support for clients. Jing positively contributes to the fast-growing company by assisting with streamlining internal procedures and guidelines for employees to work quickly and efficiently on projects. Her project work is focused in the municipal and university sectors. She specializes in retrocommissioning and monitoring-based commissioning. Jing was selected by Stephen Turner Inc. to attend the International Standard Organization (ISO) conference in China in 2014. Her broad world view is an asset for the company as it expands into international markets.

Amanda is a young professional with a comprehensive understanding of building commissioning processes. She came to Stephen Turner Inc. after completing her degree in Interior Architecture at Rhode Island School of Design. Her skills in visual and conceptual design, along with her understanding of technology, make her a valuable resource for the company’s graphics standards, template creation, and proposal development.

Amanda is passionate about high-efficiency building systems and has experience with both the total building commissioning approach (including building envelope, fire alarm systems, and other specialty systems) and technical construction methods. As a project manager, she takes primary responsibility for a project’s organization, implementation, and completion to the delight of the client. As a LEED Accredited Professional in Operations & Maintenance, with a strong interest in sustainable practices, she continues to advance her understanding of renewable systems, energy efficient systems, and sustainable building strategies through various accreditation programs, including the Building Commissioning Association (BCxA) Commissioning Provider Certificate Program.

In addition to Project Management, Amanda serves as the company's Information Technology Lead where she works to keep the company up to date with technology and software solutions. She is responsible for the inventory and organization of the company’s hardware, development, and maintenance of the company website, and she contributes to advancing the company’s internal processes.

Dylan brings over fifteen years of related professional experience to Stephen Turner Inc., including property and structural assessment work, historical environmental assessments, and hazardous material surveys, as well as hands-on construction experience. His experience in the built environment and with environmental and sustainability issues and applications lends unique perspective and effectiveness on client assignments.

Dylan’s ability to grasp technical concepts and communicate them to broader audiences makes him a strong technical communicator. He has blended those skills with his professional experience and enthusiastic attitude to make significant contributions to the company’s work on major projects for Brown University, the City of Cambridge, and MIT, as well as on several fast-paced schools projects.

Joe comes to Stephen Turner Inc. with over 30 years of broad-based experience in engineering and construction. A building envelope and historic preservation expert, Joe combines his contracting expertise with his physics background and programming experience to understand the relationship between building systems and exteriors. Joe’s rare combination of skills manifests in a holistic, and highly successful, approach to commissioning.

At Stephen Turner Inc., Joe gravitates toward large adaptive reuse and retrocommissioning projects, such as South Street Landing and the City of Cambridge’s Alice K. Wolf Center, where he can make the greatest impact on the community and the environment. He is heavily involved in functional performance testing across our portfolio, with his familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers proving a similar dialect to the language of controls contractors.

Dave is a professional engineer with comprehensive experience in commissioning, systems design, and renewable energy systems. He brings eleven years of experience in both new building commissioning & retrocommissiong project models, project management, and energy auditing & analysis to Stephen Turner Inc.

Dave’s greatest strength is team-based problem-solving. With clients, he emphasizes the importance of input from all commissioning team members, soliciting feedback from each trade and designer before developing a final recommendation. His approach has resulted in the successful commissioning and retrocommissioning of notable buildings, including New York City’s 345 Park Avenue, the Claire Tow Theater at Lincoln Center, and the historic Harvard University basketball arena.

Dave’s diverse experience and capacity to work as part of an innovative team makes him a natural fit at Stephen Turner Inc. for both client assignments and internal team development. Dave embraces a mentorship role for our junior team members, offering formal and informal professional development guidance to raise the standard of work team-wide.

Jonny works as an Analyst on key client assignments including computerized maintenance management systems implementation. A native of New Hampshire, Jonny was recruited to the Stephen Turner Inc. team in the fall of 2017 after an illustrious career in the specialty coffee industry. Years of customer service experience as a general manager for a family-owned New England coffee shop have provided Jonny with a talent for leadership and a passion for working with diverse groups of people. Jonny’s journey with providing ethically-sourced products has led him to consider the wider implications of sustainability in daily life, and his experiences with the complexities of building systems have led him to state an interest in commissioning practices. An educational background in conservation has influenced Jonny to strive for a greater understanding of how commissioning and sustainable building practice intertwine.

At Stephen Turner Inc. Jonny’s eye for detail has been critical to the field team on a large scale computerized maintenance management system implementation project at MIT, striving to ensure 100% completion and accuracy. Jonny’s desire to learn and grow will lead him to pursue LEED Green Associate and learn how to apply commissioning to make the world a better place.

Tammy arrived at Stephen Turner Inc. with a rich background in office and technology settings, most recently as a data migration specialist. Her education and experience in data management, data analysis, and data security enabled her to rapidly maximize the value of the company’s digital commissioning deliverables while reducing their costs of production. The resultant improvements to checklists and forms have garnered positive reviews from commissioning team members of all disciplines. Her experience with managing, visualizing, and analyzing large data sets has also led her to participate effectively in trend review during functional testing and in the growing monitoring-based commissioning practice at Stephen Turner Inc.

Tammy’s history of proactive organizational changemaking in a variety of contexts prepared her well to implement the commissioning process. A skilled listener, she is an expert in collaborative expectation-setting, which leads directly to internal and external client delight. Unwilling to settle for “good enough”, Tammy pursues excellence in communication skills and strategies.

Motivated by a deep passion for learning, Tammy has already sampled nearly every commissioning task. Whether through developing installation verification documentation for public schools or testing terminal equipment at an adaptive reuse project, she consistently finds ways to continue her upward trajectory. She looks forward to earning her first LEED credential in short order.

Angiley is a dynamic Commissioning Analyst, whose academic and professional journey reflects a deep commitment to engineering excellence. Graduating from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, complemented by minors in Physics and Mathematics, she also made the Dean's List in Fall 2022. Additionally, her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish showcases her diverse academic pursuits and strong communication skills.

Her educational repertoire includes relevant coursework in System Dynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat & Mass Transfer, paired with proficiency in essential software like Solidworks, Matlab, and Python. Her expertise was particularly evident in her capstone project, where she designed a testing device for magnetic seals, demonstrating her skill in practical engineering, coding, and teamwork.

Before joining our firm, Angiley's talents shone as a Senior Design Associate at The Tile Shop, where her design acumen and client communication skills earned her a promotion. Her commitment to community and education is evident in her roles as a Summer Instructor and as a guest speaker for STEM programs, advocating for diversity in STEM fields.

Angiley's swift adaptation to the commissioning process at our firm has been remarkable. She has effectively contributed to contractor's submittal reviews, developed pre-functional checklists, drafted functional performance testing scripts, and actively participated in on-site testing of various HVAC systems. Her ability to quickly grasp and apply complex concepts in real-world scenarios underscores her value to our team. Angiley’s multifaceted experience and proactive approach make her an invaluable asset, poised to deliver quality assurance solutions and drive excellence in our commissioning projects.