Our Team
Direct Access to more than 85 years of experience
No layers of corporate bureaucracy. When you partner with Core Facility Solutions, you work directly with our principals.
Tom Schmidt
Principal/Partner
Tom started his career with an entry-level position at a commercial construction company in Minnesota and has accepted many different roles in the field over the past 26 years. More recently, an interest in technology has led him in the direction of building automation, and he is driven to harness that technology to provide comfort and energy savings to each facility. Tom firmly believes in professional development through active learning and frequently devotes his free time to attending web training seminars related to building technologies.
Tom Schmidt
Principal / Partner
Tom started his career with an entry level position at a commercial construction company in Minnesota and has accepted many different roles in the field over the past 26 years. More recently, an interest in technology has led him in the direction of building automation and he is driven to harness that technology to provide comfort and energy savings to each facility. Tom firmly believes in professional development through active learning and frequently devotes his free time to attending web training seminars related to building technologies. Â He has extensive hands-on experience with building control systems from Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric, Andover, and Siemens.
Education & Certifications
- Associate of Science in Information Technology
- OSHA 30 Certification
Kristopher Schwab
Principal/Partner
Kristopher adds over 20 years of experience to the Core Facility Solutions team with a broad background and experience with unique facilities and their mechanical and electrical systems. With a strong ability to understand the challenging requirements of indoor air quality, HVAC systems, facility management, facility construction, building commissioning, and energy conservation, he utilizes previous technical experience to listen to his customers, ensuring their needs are met throughout the entire process.
Kristopher Schwab
Principal / Partner
Kristopher adds over 20 years of experience to the Core Facility Solutions team with a broad background and experience with unique facilities and their mechanical and electrical systems. Â With a strong ability to understand the challenging requirements of indoor air quality, HVAC systems, facility management, facility construction, building commissioning, and energy conservation he utilizes previous technical experience to listen to his customers, ensuring their needs are met throughout the entire process.
Kristopher’s past experience as the Energy Coordinator for the Bismarck, ND Public School District gives him a unique perspective on educational facilities. In his career, Kristopher has worked with over 50 educational clients in different capacities.
Education & Certifications
- AS Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Universal Technical Institute, Chicago, IL
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) #141 – Received 2009
- Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) #10964 – Received 2012
- Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP) #234 – Received 2006
- Certified Demand Side Manager (CDSM) #1480 – Received 2013
- Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
- Member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
- US Environmental Protection Agency – Indoor Air Quality, Tools for Schools Master Class Member
Kory Brown
Principal/Partner
Kory has been in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry for over 25 years. Throughout his experience, he has worked extensively with new and existing facilities to maximize energy savings and improve the overall well-being of buildings. This includes, but is not limited to, boiler replacements, lighting upgrades, direct digital control improvements, window replacements, and roofing replacements.
Kory Brown
Kory has been in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry for over 25 years. Throughout his experience, he has worked extensively with new and existing facilities to maximize energy savings and improve the overall well-being of buildings. This includes, but is not limited to, boiler replacements, lighting upgrades, direct digital control improvements, window replacements, and roofing replacements. Kory has developed and managed projects for well over 50 school districts throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Education & Certifications
- BS Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) #10391 – Received 2003
- Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
- Member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
"We take personal accountability for every single project. When you call our team, you speak directly to the team analyzing your data, designing your energy savings plan, and verifying your results."
— Tom, Kris, & Kory
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