Flexible Lighting and HVAC Integration Solution

Kyle Hemmi, LC, LS-CS has 30+ years of experience in energy engineering, lighting design, product sales, and management. For the past twenty-two years, he has consulted to electric utility, commercial, governmental, and allied industry clients throughout the U.S., focusing his engineering support on projects and programs involving advanced lighting, lighting controls, and HVAC integration. In that time, he spearheaded or supported all aspects of program support including training for more than 30,000 professionals, measure development, evaluation and market studies, regulatory support, measurement and verification (M&V), audits and inspections, emerging tech demonstration and pilot programs, and supply chain coordination and outreach.

He serves on the Technical Steering Committees for the DesignLights Consortium’s (DLC) SSL and Networked Lighting Controls initiatives and has held numerous leadership roles and committee positions over his 22 years in the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), including several years as Chair of both the Lighting Controls and Upgrades Technical Committees.

Mr. Burrough has over 17 years of experience working with clients to assess and evaluate their energy and lighting design needs. Lighting Design is a profession that Mr. Burrough takes seriously to ensure that both the client’s energy and aesthetic needs are met; creating a space that is both inviting and green.

Mr. Burrough is responsible for his company’s auditing, design, specification and financial modeling as it applies to its many clients; overseeing an ever-growing team that carries out and further develops those offerings.

Mr. Burrough has helmed the specification for multiple projects, including but not limited to, Johnson and Johnson, King Pharmaceutical, U.S. Oncology, JPMC, Baylor All-Saints, and Iron Mountain. It is thru these specifications that FSG is able to help our clients meet, and oftentimes exceed, their energy reduction goals.

Mr. Burrough has been invited to teach and lead several lighting specific courses for the IESNA, including the LC study class and the ED-100 fundamental courses. Additionally, David was an adjunct professor of lighting design at Texas Christian University. He also oversees the development of in-house lighting design standards and procedure as it applies to energy retrofit projects and specializes in Lighting As A Service for additional financial options.

AWARDS / Accomplishments
Mr. Burrough has received various awards and recognition such as:
• Facility Solutions Group MVP New Hire – 2008
• Facility Solutions Group Lighting Designer of the year – 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013
• Acuity Brands – Top Performer Q1, Q2, Q3 & Q4 2015 & 2016
• IALD Design Recognition

Chris Wolgamott CEM, CDSM Principal Product Manager, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. Chris Wolgamott is a Principal Product Manager at the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA), where he leads market transformation initiatives for Commercial and Residential Lighting and Commercial Efficient Rooftop Units (eRTUs). With more than 30 years of experience in energy efficiency, product management, and utility program development, Chris is recognized as a leading expert in Luminaire Level Lighting Controls (LLLC), advanced lighting systems, and high-performance HVAC technologies. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) and as an Executive Advisor to the Light and Health Research Center at Mount Sinai. A frequent industry speaker, Chris has delivered more than 100 conference presentations, workshops, and webinars on lighting, HVAC technologies, market transformation, and energy efficiency innovation.

Umesh is a seasoned executive with a diverse background spanning over two decades in product management, engineering, M&A, and operational excellence across various industry verticals. As a proven strategist with an entrepreneurial mindset, Umesh has consistently delivered award-winning products and business solutions that create clear market value. As SVP - New Technologies at MaxLite, he is responsible for defining and executing product strategy, incubating high-growth business ideas and building strategic partnerships to develop multi-tier LED lighting and IoT portfolio. Under his leadership, MaxLite launched the award-winning luminaire level lighting controls called c-Max, which he has successfully grown into a comprehensive multi-tier controls platform.

Previously, Umesh worked at Amazon developing product and software innovation roadmaps for Amazon Go retail stores. His diverse background also includes strategic roles at Philips, VantaCore Partners, UBS Investment Bank, and Coherent Lasers.

Umesh holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, an MS in Manufacturing Engineering, and an MBA from Yale University. He brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen that continues to drive exceptional results in product development, strategic partnerships, and sustainable business growth.