Our Team

Experience:

• Kevin Yearout is a life long resident of New Mexico, after completing high school he started an apprenticeship program for plumbing and pipefitting and worked in the mechanical construction industry from 1981 until today.

Memberships/Boards/Positions:

• Kevin is active in the New Mexico community in both charitable and economic interests. He is recognized nationally as a leader in mechanical contracting and labor relations.

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• Kevin is an avid fly-fisherman, enthusiastic golfer, and devoted to his family, wife Lian of 27 years, and 4 children and 6 grandchildren.

Education:

• University of New Mexico

Experience:

• 26 years in construction and spent 10 years prior to that working in private accounting firm

Memberships/Boards/Positions:

• Big Brothers Big Sister of Central New Mexico Board of Directors (Previous)
• New Mexico BioPark Board of Directors (Previous)
• Yearout Foundation

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• Loves to scuba dive, travel, and spend time with family, no matter what we are doing!

Education:

• Colorado Christian University, Bachelors in Business Administration

Experience:

• 11 Years in the industry

Memberships/Boards/Positions:

• American Subcontractor Association, Associated General Contractors, Chair, Construction Leadership Committee 2013-2015, Children’s Grief Center Board Member, 2019 – Present, Special Olympics of New Mexico Unified Partner (Coach) 2014-2016, 2018 Albuquerque Business First 40 Under 40 Recipient, Leadership New Mexico Connect Class of 2017, NM MM-98, Texas Master Plumber

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• I have an amazing Family, Ashley, Casen (son), and Rowen (daughter) Have a twin brother… so I’m told. He is only a foot taller than me. I grew up in Gunnison, Colorado and can’t get enough of the mountains.

Education:

• BS Mechanical Engineering Technology, New Mexico State University

Industry Experience:

• Since 2004

Memberships/Boards/Positions:

• National Energy Services Coalition – Board of Directors
• Energy Services Coalition New Mexico Chapter – Private Co-Chair (Previous)
• Albuquerque Energy Council (AEC) – Chair
• City of Albuquerque 2021 Climate Action Task Force – Member
• New Mexico Leadership CONNECT Program – Graduate

Certifications | Accreditations:

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) – Association of Energy Engineers
• Renewable Energy Professional (REP) – Association of Energy Engineers
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) – US Green Building Council

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• My wife Amanda and I have been going steady since we were 14 years old.
• Almost every decision I make is somehow tied to food.

Education:

• University of New Mexico Master of Public Administration, Bachelors in Economics Kaplan Schools
• NM Real Estate Commission 90 hrs.
• NM Real Estate License

Industry Experience:

• Since 2018

Memberships/Boards/Positions:

• NM-Energy Services Coalition (NMESC)– Secretary
• Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP)
• National Association of Realtor (NAR)
• NM Greater Association of Realtors (GAAR)

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• Golf, die-hard Broncos fan, and spending time with my daughter, Mack.

Education:

• B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering – Purdue University
• M.S. Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering – KTH Royal Institute of Technology & Polytechnic University of Turin

Experience:

• Since 2020

Memberships/Boards/Positions:

• City of Albuquerque Climate Action Task Force – Member
• New Mexico Association of Energy Engineers (NMAEE) – Secretary
• National Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) – Member
• Project Management Institute
• CommUnity by InnoEnergy

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• I enjoy playing soccer, fly-fishing with my dad, and traveling.

Education:

• B.S. Business Administration – Colorado State University

Industry Experience:

• 35 Years

Memberships/Boards/Positions:

• Colorado WaterWise (CWW) – Board of Directors
• Colorado City & County Management Association (CCCMA) – Member
• Energy Services Coalition (ESC) – Member
• Special District Association of Colorado (SDA) – Co-Treasurer
• West Bowles Community Church (WBCC) – Board of Trustees/Elder Chairman of the Board
• Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) – Board of Directors Vice President, President-Elect 2001-2006
• Various Corporate & Non-Profit Organizations

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• Spending time with my wife and family, spending time in the Colorado mountains skiing, fishing, hiking, physical fitness, golf, travel, music and attending sporting events.

Education:

• Iowa State University, Bachelors of Science – Marketing

Industry Experience:

• Utility Consultant – 3 Years Colorado ESCO Experience – Since 2004

Memberships/Boards/Positions:

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) – Association of Energy Engineers
• Member – Colorado Energy Efficiency Business Coalition
• Member – Colorado Energy Services Coalition
• Member – Special District Association (SDA)
• Member – Colorado Municipal League (CML)

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• I was born with 6 toes on each foot which were later removed, I love restoring muscle cars and woodworking. My wife Brittany and I have three young children that keep us busy whenever I’m away from work – which means I have no free time…

Education:

• University of North Texas, Construction Management, North Lake Community College, Construction Management

Industry Experience:

• 20 Years

Memberships/Boards/Positions:

• AGC Texas Professional Estimating Certification

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• I grew up on a ranch doing real-life cowboy stuff.

Education:

• University of Michigan with a BA degree in Psychology. Masters degree in Existential Phenomenological Psychology from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

Industry Experience:

• 20 years of IT experience
• 16 years experience in Energy Engineering
  

Memberships/Boards/Positions:

• LEED AP
• Association of Defense Communities
• Local ASHRAE

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• Being a grandfather to 6 grandchildren (currently) is the most rewarding role of my life. I love gardening with my wife, traveling, and studying scripture. I like to golf and fish.

Education:

• B.S., Mechanical Engineering – NM Institute of Mining and Technology

Industry Experience:

• 13 years’ experience in the construction/engineering industry

Memberships/Boards/Positions:

• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• LEED AP
• Treasurer – NM Association of Energy Engineers (NMAEE)

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• Ian enjoys spending time with his three dogs, playing keyboard and writing music, and camping, hiking, and fishing in New Mexico and southern Colorado.

Education:

• University of New Mexico (UNM)-Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering (BSME)- Dec 2010 Michlelet Ruppin (Ruppin College, Isreal)-Associates Degree in Structural Design and Drafting-Jul 1995

Industry Experience:

• Since 2011

Memberships/Boards/Positions:

• New Mexico Association of Energy Engineers (NMAEE)-Treasure, Vice President, President (2019)Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)-2011
  American Society Heating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)-2012

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• Enjoys training and playing competitive Tennis, recently started a new hobby of woodworking, plans to travel around the USA and the world.

Education:

• New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology BS in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Experience:

• 5 Years

Memberships/Boards/Positions:

• CEM, NMAEE 3 years – currently President

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• Dog Mom of 2, soccer player & fan, ketchup fanatic.

Education:

• University of Northern Colorado- BS in Biology
• University of Colorado- BS in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Experience

• I have 1 year experience in the EPC industry, and 4 years of experience in energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Memberships/Boards/Positions:

• AEE as well as the local chapter RMAEE, CRES
• Titles held- EIT, CEM

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• I love being immersed in nature whether that be camping, snowboarding, traveling, or even in my own backyard. I share a birthday with our wonderful nation. I am Colorado born and raised and will likely never leave this breathtaking state.

Education:

• University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK – Economic Development Institute Graduate, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ – 2 years study, Business Management, Central Arizona College, Coolidge, AZ – Associate Degree: Applied Sciences, Benson Union High School, Benson, AZ – Graduate

Industry Experience:

• 20+ Years in Construction and Construction Management 15+ Years in Economic and Business Development

Memberships/Boards/Positions:

• New Mexico High & Junior High School Rodeo Assn. – President 2015 – Present, New Mexico 4-H State Rodeo Program –President 2013 – 2020, United States Team Roping Championships – Member

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• Enjoy team roping, snow skiing, and spending time with my family.

Education:

• 5 years Local 412 Apprenticeship.

Industry Experience:

• Since 1995

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• Spending time with family, ranching, and beginning to restore a 1968 Ford Bronco.

Education:

• BA Pre-Law Studies/Religious Studies (UNM)

Years in Industry:

• Since 2020

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• I enjoy reading, being outdoors, and drinking coffee.

Education:

• AAS Ag Bus Clarendon College, Bachelor of Science International Business Kansas State University

Industry Experience:

• Since 2019

Certifications | Accreditations:

• OSHA 10
• OSHA 30
• Procore Superintendent
• Procore Project Manager

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• I’ve played polo in 13 countries.

Education: 

• Completed a 5-year apprenticeship program with plumbers and pipefitters, Local Union 412.

Industry Experience: 

• 25 years

Memberships/Boards/Positions:

• NITC Certified Medical Gas Instructor
• OSHA trained and certified in many different aspects of construction

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• I love football. I go camping every chance I get. If I can’t go camping I am spending time in the backyard.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Texas at Dallas

Industry Experience:

• 20+ years of accounting experience. During that time I discovered my passion for construction/job cost accounting. My background includes invaluable experience with a GC and industry specific subcontractors.

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• Value time with my family, laughing, flowers, and food.

Education:

• BE Mechanical Engineering, Concordia University

Industry Experience:

• Since 2009

Certifications | Accreditations:

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) – Association of Energy Engineers
  Commissioning Authority (CxA) – AABC Commissioning Group
  LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) – US Green Building Council

Memberships | Boards | Positions:

• ASHRAE Technical Committee on Controls Theory and Applications – Voting Member
• ASHRAE Member
• AEE Member

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• I love multi-day hikes, scuba diving and refinishing furniture.
• I speak 5 languages.

Education:

• Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute

Industry Experience:

• 25 years accounting experience

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• Enjoys spending time at the drag races on weekends, entertaining, and spending time with loved ones.

Education:

• 2 years at UNM in General Studies

Industry Experience:

• 39 years

Memberships/Boards/Positions:

• OSHA 10 & OSHA 30

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• Loves dogs, football, and horse racing.

Education:

• B.S. Construction Management, University of New Mexico

Industry Experience:

• 6 years

Hobbies | Interests | Personal Factoids:

• I enjoy gardening and can find any excuse for a get together with my favorite people, whether it be a food-on-a-stick party or a birthday party for my daughter’s potbellied pig.