Don J Ackerman, PE, LEED AP 

Education
Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado, 1979-1985

Professional Registrations
Registered Professional Engineer, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming 
USGBC Professional Accreditation, US Green Building Council LEED AP

Professional Affiliations
National Fire Protection Association
The Council of Educational Facility Planners International
Illumination Engineering Society 

Awards
GSA Environmental Award 2001 – The United States Courthouse Annex in Denver, CO - Successfully incorporated over 120 innovative sustainable building features that will reduce the overall building electrical demand and, maximize natural daylighting. The facility met the criteria for a ‘Gold’ rating with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

American Consulting Engineers Council Engineering Excellence Award, Confluence Park Improvements/Fabridam, Denver, Colorado

Experience
Don has over 30 years of experience with electrical system design. His design experience includes power distribution, emergency and standby power, lighting (interior, exterior, ballfield, arena, and theatrical), life safety (including fire alarm, detection, and special suppression), lightning protection, grounding, voice/data communications, performance sound, and security systems.

Don has been responsible for: project management of multi-discipline design teams (architect, structural, civil, landscape, mechanical, and electrical) as prime consultant and as sub-consultant; design; opinions of cost; bid assistance and administration; construction administration as well as all coordination with owners, clients, other disciplines, utility companies, vendors, contractors, and code authorities.

From 1990-2000 Don served in various capacities at the Lakewood office of The RMH Group, Inc., 1990-1994 as Lead Engineer, 1994-2000 Multi-Discipline Team Manager, 1998-2000 Vice President.

Don served as Design Engineer for Garland D Cox Associates, Inc. from 1981-1990.  Don was one of three engineers that remained with Garland up to his retirement.