LKPB News - Info on Press and Awards in Engineering

Allen V. Theisen hired as Electrical Senior Associate

LKPB Engineers recently hired electrical engineer Allen V. Theisen, PE, as a Senior Associate. Mr. Theisen brings over 25 years of experience to LKPB and he has a diverse project background including educational facilities, casinos, government buildings, and laboratories. His focus on energy savings is evident in his work on state-owned buildings where he has worked with plant management to achieve their state-mandated energy use reductions. Mr. Theisen completed his electrical engineering degree at the University of Minnesota. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois.

Cascade Meadow Wetlands and Environmental Science Center

The Cascade Meadow Wetlands and Environmental Science Center, Rochester, Minnesota, is a non-profit, multi-use, educational facility that serves as a regional resource for environmental education. LKPB provided M/E design services for the 16,000 SF, two-story building that features passive solar heating, a pond-loop geothermal heating and cooling system, a solar thermal system for domestic water heating, two photovoltaic sources, and two wind turbines. The facility is designed to use approximately 55% less energy than code, and is targeting LEED Platinum certification. The $4 million Center opened in November 2010.

Heinz Promoted to Electrical Department Associate

LKPB has promoted electrical designer Tom Heinz to Electrical Department Associate. Heinz is a graduate of Dunwoody Institute of Technology and he started with LKPB in 2001. His clients include the Minnesota Army National Guard, United States Post Office, and Saint Lawrence University. Heinz' knowledge and interest in sustainable design is evident in the recently completed Cascade Meadow Wetlands and Environmental Science Center.

Enevoldsen Promoted to Mechanical Department Associate

LKPB has promoted mechanical engineer Keith Enevoldsen, PE, to Mechanical Department Associate. Enevoldsen started with LKPB in 2008 as a project manager, and he is currently involved with several projects for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, including a new student residence hall at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Prior to LKPB, he worked for firms in New York, Iowa and New Jersey. His engineering degree is from South Dakota State University.

Tettegouche State Park Visitor Center

LKPB's experience with sustainable design made the firm a great fit for the A/E team designing the new Tettegouche State Park Visitor Center near Silver Bay, Minnesota. Scheduled to open in 2012, the expanded visitor center will feature an improved highway rest stop, program meeting rooms, larger interpretive display areas and numerous green design elements, which will include a geothermal heat pump system.

Mason Receives Membership in IALD

The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) welcomed Scott Mason as an Associate member in fall 2010. Mason is an electrical designer with more than 13 years of experience and he has been with LKPB since 2004. In addition to his IALD membership, he is Lighting Certified (LC) by the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professional, and a Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional (CLEP) by the Association of Energy Engineers. Recent projects include St. Olaf College Boe Chapel Renovation, TCF Bank Football Stadium and the 8200 Tower at Normandale Lakes Office Park in Bloomington.