Emanuelson-Podas has a broad and deep expertise in the community center and
<br />fitness sector, including a 25-year history of partnering with Life Time Fitness (dating
<br />back to their first ground-up club in Eagan, Minn.). EP is honored to have provided
<br />mechanical and electrical design for each of their more than 100 locations.
<br />From managing the complexities of aquatic systems’ ventilation to designing for
<br />lighting across dramatically disparate fitness and community gathering spaces, EP
<br />has the expertise and experience to bring your center to life.
<br />MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL
<br />ENGINEERING
<br />KELLY ARTZ, PE, RCDD, LEED
<br />AP, WELL AP
<br />ELECTRICAL
<br />ENGINEER /PARTNER
<br />p: (952) 540-4043
<br />e: KArtz@epinc.com
<br />SCOTT VANDER HEIDEN,
<br />PE, LEED AP
<br />MECHANICAL ENGINEER |
<br />MANAGING PARTNER
<br />p: (952) 540-4012
<br />e: SVanderheiden@epinc.com
<br />Kelly is an integral member of the electrical and technology
<br />teams at EP. He has 25 years of experience working across a
<br />range of market sectors with particular strength in the education
<br />market. He is directly involved in all aspects of electrical design,
<br />including lighting, power, fire alarm, telecommunications and
<br />security systems. His status as a Registered Communications
<br />Distribution Designer (RCDD) demonstrates his exceptional skill
<br />in telecommunications design.
<br />Kelly works closely with each member of the team to develop
<br />solutions that meet the client’s goals. Helping clients balance
<br />first costs with long-term adaptability and effectiveness is one
<br />of Kelly’s strongest assets. Kelly is a LEED-registered professional
<br />and is one of the first engineers in the state of Minnesota to
<br />receive WELL certification. His commitment to efficiency and
<br />sustainability have made him a go-to resource for projects
<br />seeking environmental responsibility and occupant wellness
<br />goals.
<br />Relevant experience:
<br />• Life Time Fitness – Over 100 fitness clubs
<br />• Northeast YMCA, White Bear Lake, MN
<br />• Hinckley Community Center, Hinckley, MN
<br />• District 1 Community Center, Onamia, MN
<br />• Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Dakotah! Ice
<br />Center, Prior Lake, MN
<br />• Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Dakotah! Sport
<br />and Fitness, Prior Lake, MN,
<br />• Xperience Fitness, multiple locations
<br />• University of Minnesota Golf Training Facility, Minneapolis,
<br />MN
<br />• University of Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN
<br />Scott is a managing partner and registered mechanical engineer
<br />with 20 years of experience as a consulting engineer. He has
<br />extensive experience designing HVAC, plumbing, piping, fire
<br />protection and building automation systems, as well as project
<br />management and construction administration expertise. Scott
<br />has worked in a variety of industry sectors including corporate,
<br />civic and municipal, education, financial, housing, hospitality,
<br />restaurant, retail, and worship.
<br />Scott is a LEED-accredited professional and has a special focus on
<br />leading and designing sustainable projects, with multiple LEED-
<br />registered projects under his belt.
<br />Scott enjoys creating and maintaining business relationships with
<br />building owners and architects. He thrives on helping building
<br />owners make informed decisions about building systems by
<br />engaging early in the design process and leveraging both his
<br />experience and energy modeling technologies.
<br />Relevant experince:
<br />• Life Time Fitness – Over 100 fitness clubs
<br />• Northeast YMCA, White Bear Lake, MN
<br />• Hinckley Community Center, Hinckley, MN
<br />• District 1 Community Center, Onamia, MN
<br />• Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Dakotah! Ice
<br />Center, Prior Lake, MN
<br />• Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Dakotah! Sport
<br />and Fitness, Prior Lake, MN,
<br />• Xperience Fitness, multiple locations
<br />• University of Minnesota Golf Training Facility, Minneapolis,
<br />MN
<br />• University of Minnesota Fieldhouse, Minneapolis, MN
<br />KEY PERSONNEL
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