Steven Connelly, CxA, CPMP, NEBB CP, CxPP
Managing Principal

Steve earned an Associates of Applied Science degree in Air Conditioning Technology from Texas State Technical College. His 30+ years of experience includes a stint in the US Navy on a nuclear submarine as a Petty Officer Machinist’s Mate. He then attended TSTC and began a career in air conditioning. During his career, he has been a project manager and group installation manager with a BAS Integration company, Vice President of Operations for a TAB firm and Principal of a commissioning firm.

Steve is an ACG certified commissioning authority, an ASHRAE certified Commissioning Process Management Professional, and Certified Professional in Air and Water Balance as well as Certified Commissioning Process Professional through NEBB.

He has been a commissioning agent/authority for over 15 years. His broad experience in the trades and commissioning includes ground up and existing data centers, high reliability telecommunication facilities, hospital/medical facilities, central plant renovations and upgrades, laboratory facilities, corporate office buildings, airport terminals and a stadium. These projects include new construction, retro-commissioning, and on-going commissioning with many achieving LEED certification.

Professional Registrations and Certifications
  • NEBB Certified Professional – Air and Water Test & Balance (NEBB CP)
  • NEBB Certified Commissioning Professional (CxPP)
  • ASHRAE Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP)
  • ACG Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA)
Professional Affiliations
  • American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
  • NEBB
  • AABC Commissioning Group