Experience

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  Ardeth Consulting Engineers, PLLC

  • Meridian, ID

  • CEO

    • Nov 2016 - Present
    • Meridian, ID

    We are engineering and business consultants, helping companies run their facilities and businesses efficiently. On the engineering side, we work with facility owners to reduce energy needs, increase efficiencies and meet sustainability goals all with an eye on making good financial decisions. We model expected energy use and evaluate life cycle costs leading for design options. On the business side, we work with angel investors and other organizations to evaluate start up companies. Our due diligence reports help investors evaluate risk, and are well received in the angel community.

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  Boise Angel Alliance

  • Boise, Idaho Area

  • Vice President

    • May 2019 - Jul 2020
    • Boise, Idaho Area

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  Boise Angel Alliance

  • Due Diligence Lead

    • Apr 2014 - Nov 2018

    Manages teams to research viability of local start up companies and recommend investment. Works with co-invest team to investigate deals from outside groups and recommend investment.

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  US Navy

  • Staff Civil Engineer, Health Care Support Office

    • Aug 2003 - May 2005

    Planned major maintenance and repair projects to a medical center, 8 hospitals, and dozens of medical and dental clinics in Guam, Japan, Hawaii, Washington and California.-Coordinated and prioritized 100+ projects totaling $30M.-Led review of property record management database for 650+ structures and determining accurate funding planning for all.-Planned and managed $11M of anti-terrorism/force protection projects.

  • Assistant Facility and Utility Director, Public Works Center, Guam

    • Sep 2001 - Aug 2003

    Managed and evaluated performance of $350M base operating services (BOS) contractor covering all government operated steam, electrical, water, wastewater, transportation, facility maintenance and emergency services programs on Guam.-Coordinated transfer of Navy owned systems to Guam Power Authority.-Worked with DASN (I&E) to evaluate and exempt Navy systems from privatization.-Revamped the internal Quality Assurance Program to insure correct evaluation of contractor performance-Led multiple process improvement teams to improve government and contractor processes including preventative maintenance and "Fast Track" initiatives.-Developed and evaluated results of customer service surveys.-Led Public Works negotiations of contract modification, negotiating to 33% of original contractor proposed price.-Typhoon Preparedness Officer responsible for pre-storm preparations, recovery efforts and lessons learned. Greatly improved preparedness and response between two super typhoons.-Prepared and managed $2.3M typhoon damage repair contract.

  • Student, Civil Engineer Corps Officer School

    • May 2001 - Aug 2001

    Studied public works management and project management.

  • Assistant Operations Officer, Amphibious Squadron 3

    • Apr 2000 - May 2001

    -Training officer-ARG watch officer-ARG exercise planning and execution

  • Division Officer, USS Hewitt (DD 966)

    • Dec 1997 - Apr 2000

    Main Propulsion Assistant, NavigatorAs MPA:-Led 40-person division of Gas Turbine Specialists in four work centers-Managed maintenance and repair to seven gas turbine engines, improving the overall plant condition from inoperable to fully certified.-Stood watch as Engineering Officer of the Watch, overseeing operation and maintenance of 7 gas turbine engines while underway.As Navigator:-Resposible for safe navigation of 567' Navy destroyer.-Planned and schedule 28,000 voyage from San Diego to Persian Gulf and back, including fueling stops and port calls in seven countries.-Stood watch as Officer of the Deck, responsible for all ship's operations including combat systems, propulsion and small boat operations.-Led a 30-person department, including a 10-person Human Resources office and 4-person Medical Clinic.