Our Staff at Building Controls and Services, Inc.

James joined Building Controls and Services when he was 16 years old. He has been involved in every aspect of BCS since then including installation, project management, engineering and sales. He has maximized opportunities for BCS and grown the company by expanding our products and services offering. He is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations and business decisions of the company. He strategizes on the direction of the business and takes calculated risks to move the company forward. Listening to customers’ requests, offering exceptional customer service and adding energy efficient products has not only allowed for continued growth of BCS, but it has helped in building a more sustainable Kansas.

Todd has over 25 years of experience in mechanical construction, project and operations management. As the Chief Operating Officer, Todd oversees project scheduling and delegation of manpower and resources for projects. He works closely with the operations team to ensure proper training, quality work, excellent project management and clear communication internally and externally. Todd's strong communication skills, customer-centric point-of-view, patience and coolness under pressure ensure that all BCS jobs run smoothly to completion. Through years of experience, he's learned to listen, collaborate effectively, and manage numerous, complex, installation tasks simultaneously. Todd understands how to identify issues and address them head on. Communication is absolutely key. He is most proud of his management of the Strategic Energy and Maintenance Program at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. The team replaced 400 terminal units, retrofit controls, upgraded the central plant all while the hospital continued to function fully with no downtime.

Hannah is fluent in sign language, plays the harp and aspires to one day own a chicken farm. She enjoys restoring antique furniture, gardening and designing interior/exterior spaces with her “super handy” husband. A graduate of Wichita State University with a background in advertising and account management, Hannah heads the Human Resources and Marketing Department and engages in new business pursuits and brand development. She exercises her creativity while strategically streamlining sales and marketing processes. Aside from her excellent ability to articulate the needs and goals of a project, Hannah is an expert party planner and brings the offices together, providing entertaining office parties and customer events. At BCS, she has learned to embrace new challenges, no matter how daunting they may be. “The scariest part is just before you begin – the feeling you experience at the end is empowering.”

Jason is a Wichita native with a knack for team building and years of management experience. Jason worked in the Oil and Gas industry for 15 years and worked in custom machine design and automation prior. Jason believes people are the hardest part of a business but are also the best and most rewarding. Jason oversees the day-to-day activities for our operations department and his main goal is to have the entire team pointed in the right direction.

Matt believes that nothing is impossible and every problem is waiting for a solution; the relentless drive is 90% of the battle. His customers constantly challenge him with new problems. He is dedicated to finding the answers. Matt prides himself on being “The Guy” for his customers because of his dedication to customer service. His experiences have made facing challenges more comfortable, while his lifelong endeavor to learn sets him apart. Matt’s determination has led him to follow through on life goals and as a result, sometimes he’s rewarded a little extra. For example, Matt studied abroad in Germany with the sole intent to drink good beer and travel Europe; he did this and fell in love with a French girl, who is now his wife.

Clint leads the team’s sales and customer service efforts. His comfort in working through difficult situations and bringing people together through exceptional communication have been an incredible benefit to BCS. Passionate and focused on growth through improving efficiency, and building relationships, he is constantly fueling the team’s fire. Outside of BCS, Clint enjoys spending time with his wife, Melanie, and their four kids: Braxton, Sienna, Aspen and Taylin. Together they enjoy being active outdoors, watching movies, and enjoying the thrill of traveling / exploring new places. Clint’s other hobbies include exercise, food (pizza and ice cream to be exact), live music, and an appreciation for architecture.

Brittany believes that in order to be the most successful you can be, you must constantly adapt and embrace change. She is driven and hardworking, but also bubbly and optimistic! Brittany is a Wichita State graduate, great with people, event planning, and out-of-the-box thinking, which makes her perfect for leading our marketing team! In her spare time, she enjoys playing sports, spending time with her husband, and spoiling her two dog children.

A Wichita State University graduate with a degree in Integrated Marketing Communications, Erin is married and together they have an adorable dog named Luna. Erin is excited to not only continue a career in her field of study, but to be a part of the marketing team! She is a social media whiz who enjoys creating content (she’s never met a hashtag she did not like). Erin also enjoys making lists, listening, being with friends, reading books, and thrift store shopping!

“Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.” – Steve Jobs

Brian is not afraid to get his hands dirty to solve a problem. As a former consulting engineer, Brian is a hard-working self-starter, focused on how all building systems work together. His role at BCS allows him to build long-term relationships as a trusted partner to help customers get the most out of their facility investments. Brian’s moto is “No challenge is too difficult that a solution can’t be found!” A BCS team member since 2001, he has used his experience and background to anticipate project specific needs and potential roadblocks for his customers. As a movie buff, Brian’s favorite movie quote is… well, there are just too many to count!

John joined the BCS team in 2011 after 20 years as a consulting engineer. Technically, John worked for BCS before 2011 as a college intern in the late 80’s and early 90’s. He returned with diverse experience through hundreds of projects in the healthcare, education, commercial and industrial building sectors. John tailors equipment solutions to enhance the performance of building mechanical systems, and he is genuinely passionate about helping his customers build their best facility. He prioritizes his customers above all else! Excelling in taking complex concepts and making them simple, John has the ability to boil them down to help others understand. After years in the industry, John has learned the importance of curiosity and patience to find difficult answers. No matter the complexity of the problem, the solution is often simple. Additionally, John has a beautiful family and enjoys spending time with them outside of work, particularly watching his kids run track.

In addition to being a proud husband and father, Scott is a Sales Engineer that enjoys trouble shooting technical problems and refining/optimizing system designs and architecture. He also has two patents, one for construction equipment and one for a retail product. Saying he's an out of the box thinker is an understatement!

Brandon believes that to be successful, you must treat everyone you meet like they are your best customer. Fearlessly leading the HVAC Controls team for Wichita and Kansas City, Brandon understands customer needs and what it takes to develop solutions, whether by maintaining critical environment, supporting facility management or reducing energy consumption. While at BCS, Brandon has learned what real customer support looks like, and he does it well. Outside of work, Brandon enjoys his family and working with his hands.

An old timer at BCS who has been married to his wife for 30 years, Kevin is an Owner Direct Account Executive here at BCS. Kevin leverages his 25+ years of experience in the field to help customers find solutions to their unique needs. One thing his time at BCS has taught him is that the big diversity of customers and products that BCS has, allows an individual to learn just about anything in this industry.

A Wichita native and connected to the HVAC community his entire life, Andrew has a passion for helping our customers. Whether it’s reducing the customer’s monthly operating costs or making sure it’s the right selection of equipment for their facility, Andrew has them covered. Through his years of experience in the industry he has learned that making assumptions about machines will only lead to failure, and that follow up is the key to being successful. Andrew is the man to contact if you want a project done, regardless of the circumstances!

Jon’s incredible ability to multi-task and stay goal-driven has made him exceptional at providing support to the sales teams by gathering and inputting data, generating sales quotes, and processing sales. His 16+ years of HVAC industry experience also helps him in these tasks and understanding all aspects from residential to industrial and automation. His dedication and hard work has shown as Jon was named BCS Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2017..

A strong work ethic has been crucial to Jacob’s execution of quality work. His experience has given him vast knowledge of HVAC systems that translates into his duties of performing internal functions and producing accurate equipment selections. Jacob has shown a great ability to become self-sufficient in his constant pursuit of knowledge. While heavily involved in the engineering department at BCS, Jacob is equally as involved with his growing family.

Always treat the customer right; without customers, we don’t have jobs. That’s Justin’s motto. Staying true to this has made Justin excellent in his position where he helps coordinate bids and communicate with contractors to accommodate to their needs. When he’s not satisfying his customers, Justin enjoys spending time with his wife and two young boys, watching or playing sports and enjoying their saltwater fish.

Julie works side by side with our application engineers and bid coordinator. She has 20 years of office and sales administration experience and enjoys being a part of the BCS Team. Julie is an eager learner and strives to continually develop and sharpen her skill set. Julie is a proud wife and mother to twin daughters who she enjoys spending her free time with. Some of their favorite activities include hiking and vacationing in Colorado. One of Julie’s biggest and most difficult accomplishments was obtaining her degree from WSU as working wife and mom.

Matt believes that nothing is impossible and every problem is waiting for a solution; the relentless drive is 90% of the battle. His customers constantly challenge him with new problems. He is dedicated to finding the answers. Matt prides himself on being “The Guy” for his customers because of his dedication to customer service. His experiences have made facing challenges more comfortable, while his lifelong endeavor to learn sets him apart. Matt’s determination has led him to follow through on life goals and as a result, sometimes he’s rewarded a little extra. For example, Matt studied abroad in Germany with the sole intent to drink good beer and travel Europe; he did this and fell in love with a French girl, who is now his wife.

Working with engineers and mechanical contractors, Bob creates mechanical packages for various projects. He finds satisfaction through helping customers put together the best package possible. He has found his ideal work environment at BCS, where he can satisfy customers while growing professionally. Working over 7 years as a service Technician and a Testing and Balancing Technician, Bob is dedicated to continually improving and supporting the industry. Outside of work, he enjoys playing golf and rooting for his favorite sports teams.

Delivering solutions, not compromises. Chris Betts, an avid golfer, sports fanatic and family man, works by this motto. Coming from a background in kitchen ventilation design and sales, Chris is now an eager Equipment Sales Engineer, where he promotes, educates and supports customers. One of his greatest lessons from his time so far at BCS is learning how to look at projects from different perspectives to engineer solutions that lead to better outcomes.

Before coming to BCS, Mani gained vast experience working as an inside sales engineer and technician. Unlike many, Mani relishes in stressful environments because it allows him to maintain focus and efficiency for the task at hand. Mani gladly takes on any challenge that offers a learning experience, which is part of the reason he is currently enrolled in the MBA program at KU Edwards.

Coming from an HVAC/Construction industry background for the majority of his career, Spencer is excited to continue his journey at BCS. His strengths include finding technical solutions for customers and offering an authentic sales mindset. He enjoys being a team player and the high focus BCS puts on their culture. He, his wife, and fresh to the world daughter reside in Kansas City and are avid Chiefs fans. Go CHIEFS!

A recent graduate of Wichita State University, Mark is constantly looking to expand his knowledge. He plays a key role in the success of the sales team, working alongside team members to deliver solutions that exceed customer expectations. His professional strengths include passion and drive to go the extra mile. Mark’s background in design engineering for smaller HVAC equipment has equipped him to excel in his role at BCS.

A graduate from the University of Missouri with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Sam supports our sales executives and customers with equipment selections, layouts and pricing. Sam is detail oriented and methodical, he can define high-level, creative plans and see those ideas through to completion. Sam has learned that everyone has their individual motivations and it is important to understand those in order to come to the best solution when tackling an issue. In Sam’s free time, he enjoys woodworking, playing with his son, and helping his wife with their horses on their small acreage.

Jason is a Wichita native with a knack for team building and years of management experience. Jason worked in the Oil and Gas industry for 15 years and worked in custom machine design and automation prior. Jason believes people are the hardest part of a business but are also the best and most rewarding. Jason oversees the day-to-day activities for our operations department and his main goal is to have the entire team pointed in the right direction.

Paul Turpin is a customer-centric motivated employee, always finding answers and solutions for customers. Paul has uniform certifications in mechanical and plumbing code, along with a medical gas and backflow certification. With several years of experience in the HVAC service world, Paul can answer all of your project management needs. Outside of BSC, Paul enjoys home remodeling, traveling and rooting on K-State. Go Wildcats!

Happily married with a 5 year old son, Aaron enjoys being with his family, traveling, watching sports and outdoor activities. Aside from being a certified scuba diver, Aaron is an outstanding addition to our project management team. Overseeing security, equipment sales, controls and owner direct jobs, Aaron’s got it covered. Aaron never assumes anything and will take the extra steps to get the job done!

A K-State graduate as a student athlete, Kelsey thrives under pressure and has a passion for education, optimizing processes and learning the intricate details of every project. She's an avid lover of traveling, a food connoisseur, and craft beer taste tester, it's clear she takes pride in living her life to the fullest every chance she gets!

New to the HVAC industry, Ariel’s background is in office management and social media. She’s driven and persistent, a quick learner, and always willing to take on extra responsibilities. Her motto: “Never say no to helping out, even if it’s tedious work. Someone’s gotta do it!” Her previous employer was nominated for the Wichita Chamber’s Small Business of the Year Award four of the five years she worked there. An animal lover to her core, Ariel is passionate about animal rescue. She spent ten years volunteering with a local no-kill shelter doing everything from volunteer coordination to showing available animals on television. Ariel’s dog-fam keeps her free time full. She spends much of her time training her rescued pups. In fact, her Belgian Malinois knows how to climb a ladder and open the fridge!

Each day brings something new for Dee-Dee, learning the ropes as a newcomer to the HVAC Industry. Dee-Dee works side by side with our Project Management team and is not afraid of a challenge or even change, she enjoys bringing new ideas to the table. Outside of the office you’ll probably find Dee-Dee out at the ball fields cheering on her son’s baseball and daughter’s softball teams or watching baseball with her family, which is a house divided. Each family member likes a different team, GO BRAVES! One day, Dee-Dee and her husband hope to visit all 30 baseball stadiums with their children.

Marlene comes from a diverse background of work experiences and uses those to get an edge in our warranty department. She is a fierce family gal that believes family is the most valuable asset and works hard to ensure that both her professional and home life are successful.

Tim has vast knowledge and experience with building automation controls and IT. Customers appreciate Tim’s knowledge and excellent customer service. Because of his dedication and work ethic, Tim has become a valuable asset to the BCS team.

A self-motivated team player with exceptional communication and organizational skills. Coming to BCS with 10 years of administrative experience, Jenifer provides the ultimate helping hand(s) to any team. To quote one of her favorite sayings by Henry Ford, “Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, and working together is success.”

Ryan is a Controls Field Manager and is incredibly skilled at what he does! He's a team player that takes initiative in all aspects of his professional and personal life, and is committed to making sure our customers get the highest quality of service we can provide.

A veteran at our company, Steve joined Building Controls & Services in 1989 as a service technician and has experienced a plethora of different positions since. Steve has a great knowledge and experience with building automation controls and mechanical service, previously serving as the Service Manager and Senior Account Executive. Customers appreciate Steve’s knowledge and excellent customer service. Steve has become a valuable asset to the BCS team, propelled by dedication and work ethic. His hobbies outside of work include backpacking in the mountains of Colorado and New Mexico, including 14ers, fishing with friends and traveling with his wife to wonderful destinations.

Striving for excellent customer care, Connor specializes in Desigo Migrations and customer support. Never looking at the same problem twice, Connor is driven to find a solution for any and all challenges thrown his way. Outside of BCS, Connor enjoys working on cars and writing music!

Jeff is an outdoor enthusiast who spends his spare time fishing or on the golf course. Being a father of 3 children who are actively involved in sports, definitely keeps him busy! Jeff has worked in the building automation industry for 15 years. During that time he has become an exceptional troubleshooter for controls and equipment, always finding a creative solution and control strategy to resolve the issue. He is customer focused and truly enjoys building relationships with his customers that last a lifetime.

Nathan is from Colorado and enjoys fishing, camping, backpacking, and playing spikeball. Nathan is one of our design engineers who enjoys diving into a mechanical system and figuring out how to make it work. He has experience with mechanical design and construction across a variety of building types, such as: K-12, University and Commercial. Also, Go Broncos!

A project manager for five years, Sean’s professional strengths lie in his attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Sean coordinates all ordering, delivery, startups, owner training and warranty issues for Wichita’s HVAC department. Sean knows that fires don’t tend to put themselves out and swift, decisive action will reduce future flare-ups and collateral damage. You could call Sean our resident firefighter. Sean likes to unwind by playing video games or binge-watching TV shows on Netflix, especially Supernatural, The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones. But most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his growing family.

A native to Kansas, Caleb graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in music. As a BCS Design Engineer, Caleb assists in the implementation of commercial HVAC control systems. This includes controls programming, installation management, technical support, and customer service. He strives to provide top-notch customer service through effective communication and creative solutions. His passion for helping others drives his dedication to do what it takes to get the job done right. Effective communication and work ownership are two practices necessary to cultivate long term success. Having one without the other will eventually lead to a negative outcome. Caleb's previous experience includes project management and the mechanical and hydraulic design of mass transfer equipment in the refining, chemical, petrochemical, and gas processing industries. Outside of the office, he spends time with his beautiful bride-to-be and church family - often playing guitar on the music team or helping with the student group.

Not only did Trenton graduate from Wichita State University, he also graduated from being an intern at BCS to being a full-time employee! He is well-versed in mechanical systems, HVAC programming, graphics, and controls. He has learned a lot in the last six months and is looking forward to what the future holds!

Dedication to his work, providing creativity for every job and building strong customer relationships are attributes that make Aaron a valuable BCS team member. Backed by eight years of construction industry experience, he has fulfilled multiple roles inside of BCS and is eager to continue learning and growing. Aaron enjoys his work and being a part of the BCS family. He believes that the best job is one where every process is lined out to perfection, leaving only a successful and profitable experience.

Macie is a task and detail oriented, list-making machine! If there's a to-do, there's a list! She prides herself on checking off the boxes, but more importantly, on always looking for opportunities to improve and achieve more both personally and professionally. We're excited to see the great things she accomplishes!

A recent graduate from Wichita State University, Gus joined the BCS Team after interning his junior and senior years. Gus has great communicaton skills and is a quick learner, giving him an advantage to grasp the Building Automaton industry surrounding him. Gus handles submitals, graphics, technical support and quality customer service. While interning and now permanent employee with BCS, Gus has been able to assist the engineering and service teams with project deadlines. Team work is what Gus enjoys most at BCS and believes it’s what it takes for any successful project. In his free time, Gus enjoys bowling, camping and reading!

Suited with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Wichita State University, Lance excels in his position at BCS. He oversees the commissioning of projects and attends to customer needs that pertain to project development and solutions. Lance has learned that despite complicated systems, with the support of his coworkers, he is able to develop a solution that is best for the customer.

Trevor is a graduate of Wichita State University and one of our talented Design Engineers. He enjoys the programming side of building automation and is eager to continue his education of the industry. Outside of work, Trevor enjoys playing basketball, guitar, and video games!

Born and raised in Wichita, KS, it has always been his dream to become an engineer. Chris was an intern at BCS for 1.5 years and graduated from Wichita State University with an Electrical Engineering degree. He has an eye for every detail to ensure each job or project is up to par! Chris enjoys getting his hands dirty, running wire, and making connections! He's a great team player and enjoys working with our customers!

From intern of 3 years to full time design engineer, Isaac brings energy and optimism to every situation! We love having him on our team, and we believe he loves it here too! Isaac is continuously learning and enjoys teaching others by sharing his knowledge. Specializing in customer service and communication, Isaac ensures that our customers are happy with how their equipment operates, and are confident in their control. When he is not seeking wisdom at work, he enjoys traveling, giving back to the Wichita community, and riding his motorcycle.

Matt is one of our design engineers, primarily out of our Kansas City location, but also enjoys being in the field doing service work for our controls customers. He has learned through his 10+ years of working with mechanical equipment, that no two projects are ever the same and there will always be something new to learn. When it comes to problem solving, Matt is our guy! In his free time, he enjoys the great outdoors and spending time with his family.

Tom works with customers to provide heating and cooling solutions utilizing LG and AAON products and provides onsite parts stocking programs. Working in wholesale for HVAC products for 29 years, Tom is an expert in his role as a Parts Sales Manager. Tom was a firefighter Lieutenant for 17 years in Indiana and now fulfills his love for working with kids by coaching youth basketball and baseball teams.

Ryan is an animal-loving, golfing, sports fanatic (with a large collection of sports memorabilia) responsible for maintaining and organizing BCS Parts Overland Park. Coming to us with a vast experience in retail public working, managing pet stores, and with six years of warehouse experience, we’re confident in Ryan’s capabilities to build strong relationships with customers and provide appropriate solutions for BCS Parts. Did we mention Ryan loves animals? He currently owns two dogs, a bird, lizard, snake and fish aquarium.

Approaching her 8th year in the Fire and Security Industry, Christina coordinates all Fire & Security jobs, while assisting the sales and operations team. Throughout her career, she found that if you continue to work hard and push forward, you will reap the rewards. Outside of BCS, Christina and her 2 children enjoy volunteering in the Wichita community and around the state of Kansas as docents for historical sites such as Old Cowtown Museum and Ft. Larned. When she’s not volunteering, she and her family enjoy watching classic movies like Gone with the Wind and listening to their favorite artist, Frank Sinatra.

A member of the parts team, Peter manages parts requests and orders while accommodating walk-in customers. He enjoys shooting sports and being outdoors. He is a member of the Derby Masonic Lodge. After eight years being a part of the BCS team, the most valuable piece of information Peter has learned is that no single person has all the answers.

Nick excels at providing extraordinary customer service and paying attention to the details. He is very passionate about completing any task to the best possible outcome. In the ever-evolving facility equipment industry, Nick has learned that there is something new to learn daily and to never stop pursuing new knowledge. Before joining the BCS team, Nick inspected and repaired fire/smoke dampers for five years in over 100 hospital facilities across 13 states and has experience working in an HVAC distribution warehouse. Nick is married and in his free time enjoys riding motorcycles and 4x4s, fishing, hunting, being outdoors and anything that gets his adrenaline pumping!

When he’s not at BCS, Seth spends time volunteering at his church, where his wife leads worship and he plays on the worship team. Seth’s organizational and procedural strengths allow him to provide the highest quality project coordination for the Building Automation Department to ensure excellence in job processes from start to finish. His career has taught him that it takes more than time and money to run a successful business, the quality of character in leadership and among employees is invaluable to its success.

Chad pulls and stages orders for shipping, receives incoming shipments, and runs pickup and deliveries for the Wichita BCS Parts store. Equipped to support the part store’s fast-paced environment, he excels in attention to detail, teamwork, and punctuality. Born and raised in Wichita, KS, Chad joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1998 and repaired ships for four years at Integrated Support Command St. Louis. As a member of the Emergency Response Team, he gained valuable experience for effectively delivering results in stressful, time sensitive situations.

Hannah is fluent in sign language, plays the harp and aspires to one day own a chicken farm. She enjoys restoring antique furniture, gardening and designing interior/exterior spaces with her “super handy” husband. A graduate of Wichita State University with a background in advertising and account management, Hannah heads the Marketing Department and engages in new business pursuits and brand development. She exercises her creativity while strategically streamlining sales and marketing processes. Aside from her excellent ability to articulate the needs and goals of a project, Hannah is an expert party planner and brings the offices together, providing entertaining office parties and customer events. At BCS, she has learned to embrace new challenges, no matter how daunting they may be. “The scariest part is just before you begin – the feeling you experience at the end is empowering.”

Paige is a recent graduate from Wichita State University with a Human Resources and Management degree. Paige was a leader in her sorority and believes “You give life to what you give energy to.” Paige’s main focus at BCS is recruiting and onboarding, along with training and performance management and keeping track of our BCS fleet. She is all about teamwork and working towards what is best for the company. Outside of work, you will find Paige at the dog park or working out. One day Paige hopes to live in the country where she can surround herself with lots of dogs and goats.

Tracy works under our CFO with high end financials, monthly and quarter-end processing. As a recent empty nester, Tracy and her husband have been using much of their time renovating their house and taking care of their cat. Tracy’s get er’ done attitude provides excellent results, whether that’s handling BCS finances or caring for their cat.

With a Finance degree from Kansas State University, Kristine is using her organization and attention to detail to excel in her role as a BCS Staff Accountant! She thrives on doing excellent work and working her way into leadership roles, and outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, shopping, and watching K-State sports!

Teri has a passion in history but is setting her sails on a new journey as our Data Entry Clerk! Her incredible patience, ability to multi-task, and knowledge of excel, sets her up to do great things in her new career. She and her sassy dog Rija, are excited to see what the future holds!

Frank comes to BCS with over 15 years of IT experience and is a certified IT, Fiber Optic, HP, Dell, and Lenovo Technician. He provides our employees the tools they need to get their job done, while securing BCS, employee, and customer data. One of Frank’s biggest professional accomplishments was helping save $1.2 millon on a single Scada/Fiber upgrade project. In his free time, Frank enjoys spending time with his 3 incredible kids!

Carrie is all about getting things done, she keeps the office in tip top shape and is willing to offer help where needed. With her past experience, Carrie is able to learn and take on any task thrown her way. Giving her a creative combination of tasks, no day is ever the same. Aside from working hard, Carrie enjoys all types of music, shopping and spending time with family and friends.