Tom has more than four decades of experience serving as principal and project manager for electrical engineering projects. He has an extensive background in designing and analyzing low-, medium-, and high-voltage power generation, transmission, and distribution systems including utility, industrial, and commercial systems (600V to 500kV). He has specialized expertise in protective relaying and communication systems. Tom focuses on larger substation, generation, and transmission/distribution projects. Prior to joining Barr, Tom founded Exponential Engineering Company in 1993, leading that firm to provide responsive and personalized service to the electric power industry.
An active and dedicated member of the clean energy technology and renewable energy sectors, Tom served as co-chair of the Colorado Clean Energy Cluster from 2015–2017. He stays at the forefront of technological innovation to integrate new technologies into existing systems. He is passionate about keeping power affordable and sustainable by moving existing electric and energy systems toward more distributed, local microgrids, storage and generation. A leader in the power industry, he is committed to teaching and mentoring clients and employees.
Title
Vice President
Senior Electrical Engineer
License
Professional Engineer (AK, CA, CO, FL, IN, LA, MI, NE, NM, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY)
Education
MBA, Finance, University of Colorado at Boulder
BS, Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder
Office
Barr Engineering Co.
2950 E. Harmony Road
Suite 265
Fort Collins, CO 80528 Phone: +1 970-661-3488