Denver Regional Meeting
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Denver Union Station
1999 Chestnut Place, Denver, Colorado, 80202
Introduction:
This meeting is to strategize an approach for each state being considered. It is recognized that some states have more/less activity than others. The people/companies listed below are not expected to be presenters, but discussion leaders.
This meeting is for full and affiliate member company employees only*, except where NAESCO has specifically invited a key ally for our industry. Space is limited to 80 people and 2 representatives per company.
*To participate in a members-only meeting, the participating individual needs to have an email address with the member company domain.
Agenda:
11:00 AM - Discussions with Ron Vanderwall, Energy Programs Lead at the Office of the State Architect of Colorado; Arin Chakraverty, Program Engineer at the Colorado Energy Office; and Ameer Faquir, Director of Facilities and Fleet Management for Adams County, CO, will take place. They will give a brief talk on current developments and share any updates. Bring your questions, as this will be an informal opportunity for them to speak with us.
Rodney Vanderwall, Manager, Energy Programs at Office of the State Architect of Colorado
Rodney earned a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Engineering from the University of Colorado-Boulder. He started his career in energy when he moved to New Mexico in 1980 to study solar energy. Rodney changed to an emphasis on building energy efficiency in school. He worked in a low-income weatherization program until he started school at UCB. Rodney spent 30-plus years with the State of Colorado in what is now the Office of the State Architect. He supported the development of the State’s Energy Performance Contracting Program (EPCP) in the late 1990s. For the last 20 years, Rodney co-managed the EPC program with support from the Colorado Energy Office. He worked with both EPC clients and Energy Service Companies to make Colorado’s program one of the more successful EPC programs in America.
Arin Chakraverty, Program Engineer, Colorado Energy Office
Arin Chakraverty (pronounced Orren) is an electrical engineer working for the State of Colorado as a Program Engineer with the Colorado Energy Office.
He earned his bachelor's degree from Purdue University and his master's degree from Case Western Reserve University, both in electrical engineering. His career spans a diverse range of roles, beginning with support for nuclear power plants and chemical weapon destruction efforts at Bechtel Engineering, where he focused on power distribution design, load studies, and critical safety systems. He later spent four years in operations support and facility upgrades at Novelis Aluminum Mill, managing PLC programs, motor and temperature control systems, camera and networking devices, safety systems, and robotics.
In 2019, Arin moved to Denver, Colorado, where he spent two years designing and building electrical panel boards, motor control cabinets, and switchgear. He then transitioned to the role of Senior Electrical Engineer, leading the department at RK Mission Critical in the design and manufacturing of modular data centers and crypto-mining equipment.
His extensive background has given him a holistic understanding of power generation, distribution, building requirements, and the critical role electricity plays across industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Driven by a commitment to addressing climate and environmental challenges, he sought a role that allowed him to make a tangible impact. The Colorado Energy Office provided him with that opportunity, where he now supports communities in assessing building conditions, identifying facility improvement measures to enhance energy efficiency, securing financial resources, and collaborating with engineering firms to implement these upgrades.
Beyond his professional work, Arin is passionate about music as a multi-instrumentalist and producer. He fully embraces Colorado life, enjoying running, biking, and skiing. Most importantly, he and his wife find immense joy in raising their 17-month-old son, Kirvani.
Ameer Faquir, Director of Facilities and Fleet Management, Adams County
Ameer is a dynamic and seasoned professional facilities management leader and is currently serving as Director of Facilities and Fleet Management for Adams County. Ameer serves as the asset owner for Adams County’s 40, plus facilities, including the Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP), in the areas of vertical design and facility construction, landside facility maintenance and fleet management.
Prior to joining Adams County, Ameer served as Denver International Airport’s (DIA/DEN) Facility Management Director for 3 years and where he was an integral part of DIA’s senior leadership team. As the DIA Facilities Director, Ameer had vast facility responsibilities, including an MEP and Control Systems team that included the management of a massive central utility plant and over 27 thousand airfield lighting fixtures.
Prior to moving to Colorado, Ameer served as the Facilities Manager for King County, WA in Seattle for 13 years. He also worked for the City of Los Angeles for over 20 years, with his last position being Deputy Director at LA’s Hyperion Wastewater Treatment Plant over maintenance and facilities, before moving on to King County/Seattle.
Ameer’s education and affiliations include:
12:00 PM Lunch All - Sponsored by ESPEN Technology!
1:00-4:30 PM State Discussions (More Information Coming Soon!)
Washington - Leslie Larocque, McKinstry
Oregon - Mike Kozlowski, JCI
California - Emily Douglas, Opterra
Arizona - Ron Haxton, Ameresco
Nevada - Chris Halpin, Independent
New Mexico - Erica Velarde, JCI
Colorado - Oscar Rangel, Veregy
Utah - Leslie Larocque, McKinstry
Idaho - John Gajan, SitelogIQ
Wyoming - John Gajan, SitelogIQ
Montana - John Gajan, SitelogIQ
4:30 PM Wrap Up All
5:00 - 6:30 PM Networking Social Event in Wynkoop Brewing Company at 1634 18th Street, Denver, CO 80202 - Sponsored by Blue Energy Group and Walker Reid Strategies!
Sponsorship Contact:
Please email Michelle Yoon at michelle.yoon@naesco.org for sponsorship information.
Hotel Information:
The hotel is offering a special room rate of $241 for our event, which includes an indoor pool, fitness center, and complimentary internet access. To reserve your room, visit our event attendee website or call the hotel's reservation department at 1-800-445-8667. Please make your reservation by June 20, 2025, and identify yourself as part of the NAESCO Denver Regional Meeting.
Hilton Garden Inn Denver Union Station
Registration Price:
$350/person
Sponsorship Packages:
Lunch Sponsor - $5,500 exclusively or find a friend to co-sponsor and split $2,750 each. (1 shared remaining!)
Networking Social Event Sponsor - $5,500 exclusively or find a friend to co-sponsor and split $2,750 each. (SOLD)
NOTE: This event is for NAESCO members only. To participate in a members-only meeting, the participating individual needs to have an email address with the member company domain.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
Release and Waiver of Liability. By registering for this event, I forever release and waive liability against NAESCO and waive the right to bring any claim against NAESCO and its owners, officers, directors, managers, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, or other representatives in connection with exposure, infection, and spread of COVID-19 related to my attendance at this event.
Terms and Conditions
Cancellations and Refunds
Conference registration fees are refundable in full if notification is provided by email to Michelle Yoon, michelle.yoon@naesco.org, no later than Friday, July 4. A deduction of $100 will be made from the refund for all cancellations received between July 7 and 11. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after July 12.
Disclaimer
NAESCO reserves the right to make program and schedule changes, additions, or cancellations as it deems necessary.
Photography/Videography Release
As a condition of your appearance or attendance at any NAESCO event, you expressly grant NAESCO permission to capture images of you and to use those images for the purposes of recording and reporting on this event and for use in promoting events and that such uses shall not impose any liability on NAESCO or entitle you to any compensation for the use of your likeness.
Use of Personal Information
NAESCO will contact you to send you information relating to its events. By registering for this event, you authorize NAESCO to subscribe you to its newsletters or contact you for marketing purposes via email, social media, digital ads, posts, and telephone. NAESCO does not sell, rent, or lease customer lists to third parties. We may share data with trusted partners or other members to help perform statistical analysis, communicate with you, or provide customer support.
NAESCO Event Code of Conduct
The National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO) is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants. This NAESCO Event Code of Conduct applies to all individuals involved in NAESCO events including attendees, speakers, industry partners, exhibitors, NAESCO staff, and others. By participating in NAESCO events, including events held in conjunction with NAESCO events, you agree to comply with this Event Code of Conduct.
This Event Code of Conduct establishes guidelines for participant behavior, as well as consequences for unacceptable conduct. All participants are expected to treat others with respect and consideration, adhere to venue rules, and promptly notify staff of any violations of this Event Code of Conduct, including hazardous situations, or any participant in distress.
Fostering an environment built on mutual respect and collaboration is essential for the success of NAESCO events and the well-being of all participants. Therefore, full cooperation is required in adhering to the principles outlined in this Event Code of Conduct.
Unacceptable Conduct
NAESCO values a safe and inclusive environment for all participants and expect everyone to adhere to these guidelines during NAESCO events. Unacceptable behavior includes:
Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior
Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated at any NAESCO events. Immediate compliance is expected from anyone asked to cease such behavior. NAESCO reserves the right to take necessary and appropriate actions, including immediate removal from the event without warning or refund, in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior.
If additional action is needed, the Executive Director will investigate the allegation and determine if there is a violation. All involved parties must cooperate with the investigation.
Once the investigation is concluded, the Executive Director will write a report and share with the NAESCO Executive Committee and counsel to determine next steps, if any.
NAESCO reserves the right to seek legal actions from those responsible for violations that caused damages or financial losses to NAESCO. All involved parties agree to waive any right to bring legal action for claims or damages against NAESCO or any person acting for NAESCO in his or her capacity in the enforcement of this Event Code of Conduct.
Reporting Conduct Violations
Conduct in violation of this NAESCO Event Code of Conduct should be promptly brought to the attention of Timothy Unruh, Executive Director, timothy.unruh@naesco.org, so appropriate action is taken.
Retaliation against any individual who reports a violation or participates in an investigation is prohibited and will be addressed accordingly.
Updated as of 9/19/2023.
Have a login? Login Now
{{vm.loginInfo.errorMessage}}
Create an Account
Forgot your Username or Password?
Register as Guest
Address
Phone
{{slot.Name}}
{{ vm.EventInfo.EventSettings.NoShowPolicy }}