Our Team
Wind, Water, & Energy Conservation is a Veteran-Owned Small Business holding comprehensive experience and skills that produce streamlined, accurate, and enduring energy-efficiency services for our clients. Investigation, design and installation of quick payback energy conservation measures (“low hanging fruit” such as LED energy-efficient lighting, insulation, low-flow toilets, faucet aerators, and showerheads) are standard in each project. Project experiences are highlighted for each team member.
Our team is comprised of knowledgeable and seasoned experts in the field of water and energy conservation. WWEC staff has over 114 combined years of performance contracting experience.
JOHN “GENE” OVERMYER
President
John “Gene” Overmyer – President Mr. Overmyer brings over four decades of top management experience in finance, sales, and operations. He maintains extensive relationships with lenders, and oversees the company’s financial growth and success. He has over 28 years experience in HUD’s Energy Performance Contracting program. Mr. Overmyer previously led for sixteen years, Water & Energy Savings Corporation, a very successful family-owned energy services company, and in September 2008 the company was sold and in December 2009 Mr. Overmyer founded Wind, Water, & Energy Conservation. Mr. Overmyer holds a B.A. in Accounting from Indiana University, and is a Veteran of the U.S. Army.
LEO RADKOWSKI
Consultant Project Engineer
Over 36 years of experience in energy engineering and operations management is what Mr. Radkowski brings to WWEC. He assists with energy audits, project design, and modeling for the project team, creating financeable energy projects for a diverse range of public and private sector clients. He is skilled in eQUEST building energy modeling software, FEMP BLCCA life-cycle costing software, various energy industry related analysis and evaluation tools and programs. He served as global energy manager for a major international manufacturing company and as a solutions development leader for a Super ESCO serving a range of commercial and industrial clients. Mr. Radkowski has held the following certifications: CBCP, CEM, CPE, LEED-GA and holds a B.S. in Fundamental Sciences-Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA.
AKINADE POPOOLA
Regional Manager
Mr. Popoola comes to WWEC with 35 years working for Housing Authorities in Texas and Alabama. During his employment as Executive Director at Opelika Housing Authority, he was elected President of NAHRO. Nola also served and chaired several industry associations’ committees for State and Regional NAHRO organizations, several local governments, and non-profit boards/committees. During his time working at the Housing Authority, he led two Energy Performance Contracts and was the first in Alabama to convert Housing Authority’s Low Rent Public Housing total asset to the Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (RAD). Mr. Popoola has also been involved in Low Income Housing Tax Credit, bond, Capital Fund Program and conventional financing and now guides PHAs through different HUD EPC programs. He holds a B.S. degree in Business Studies from the University of Houston and M.B.A. from Texas A&M University in Texas.
JEFF SAWA
Construction Manager
Jeffrey has over 15 years’ experience in construction management, business development, and organization. He is very motivated by internal standards of excellence with a desire to exceed all set goals while providing the highest level of service to clients. Has experience in production management and is dedicated to maximum efficiency and increasing the bottom line. He previously implemented OSHA safety regulations and emergency plans. Jeff has experience as a General Manager in sales training programs and as Liaison Officer for entry level candidates. He assisted as Project Manager for WWEC on the Michigan City Housing Authority’s EPC project. He managed field operations and worked with subcontractors and building inspectors. Mr. Sawa studied Mechanical Engineering and Organizational Leadership at Purdue University.
ANDREW OVERMYER
Senior Business Development Manager
Mr. Overmyer leads our sales team, bringing over 21 years of Energy Services knowledge and experience. His project coordination and customer service has enabled him to meet the conservation needs of many clients. He has been the catalyst for providing over 18 Public Housing Authorities with energy retrofits through Energy Performance Contracts. Mr. Overmyer holds a BEP certification and is a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He holds a B.A. in Psychology and A.S. in Supervision/Management from Indiana University, Purdue University, Fort Wayne. Project Experience
ANDREA TELLIER
Sales Associate
Ms. Tellier has over three years experience in sales and advertising in the construction / project management industry. She has 15 years experience as an Instructor and Resource Facilitator in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math for the Pasco County Schools here in Florida. Ms. Tellier holds a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of South Florida.
JANICE BAKER
Administrative Manager
Educated in the United Kingdom, Mrs. Baker has been with WWEC for over 16 years and has experience working with HUD EPCs, ESAs, and HUD financing regulations. She has established a national network of lending. She also oversees the day-to-day running of the office. Mrs. Baker is proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications and the Capsule Database.
LORI HUDDLESTON
Accountant / Assistant Administration
We are pleased to welcome Ms. Huddleston to our team here at WWEC. Lori has seven years’ experience in accounting and is proficient in Sage Accounting and all Microsoft Office Applications. She also has experience in legal administration and customer relations. Ms. Huddleston has been working in the energy conservation field since she started at WWEC.