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Larry Kinney is a cofounder, president and CEO of the Synertech. He did undergraduate work in Physics and Philosophy at Davidson and Rhodes colleges and holds a PhD in Philosophy from Syracuse University, where his research included Bertrand Russell’s work in developing the foundations of mathematics and logic. He has conceived and directed dozens of energy-related energy research, development, and demonstration projects. Active in energy conservation research for over 30 years, he has broad experience in weatherization program operations, fenestration systems, energy-efficient refrigeration, lighting and daylighting technologies, air handling and conditioning systems, and controls. He also has experience in energy efficiency program evaluation, from instrumentation design and analysis to policy research. Larry has authored over 200 publications and reports to clients and is the co-holder of two patents in the daylighting area. (Email larryk@synertechsystemscorp.com) Full resume
Wyncia Clute is a research fellow and analyst with Synertech. Wyncia holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Kirkland College, a Juris Doctor from the Syracuse University College of Law where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, and a Master’s degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University. A skilled writer and dedicated environmentalist, Wyncia has worked on a variety of energy-efficiency projects and is a co-author of several Synertech publications on evaluating appliance efficiency and performing detailed energy audits of a variety of residential and institutional buildings in Indian Country and other locations. In addition, she recently worked to expand the scope of a wind energy project sponsored by Xcel Energy for the Center for Resource Conservation in Boulder. (Email wynciac@synertechsystemscorp.com) Full resume
Wyncia also owns and operates Wyncia's Scrap Bags, a cottage business through which she designs and produces unique bags and wearables from remnants, treasured scraps, and found textiles.
In addition to its core staff, Synertech frequently forms teams with other energy professionals to undertake specific projects. Brief backgrounds of three scientists who frequently work with Synertech follow:
Ross McCluney is a principal research scientist at the Florida Solar Energy Center, a research institute of the University of Central Florida (UCF/FSEC). He has recently reduced his time at the Center to two days a week to pursue his interests in developing advanced daylighting and insulating shutter systems. Ross specializes in window energy performance and daylighting systems optical design and performance evaluation. He holds BA, MS, and PhD degrees in physics and has worked in the fields of optics, daylighting, and fenestration systems for three decades. He was active in the fenestration technical committee of ASHRAE and in the work of the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) during much of that time and currently serves as a technical consultant to NFRC. His work for Cardinal Industries has recently focused on predicting the irradiance field in solar beams reflected from slightly distorted glass plates. He has worked on a number of Synertech projects over the last 20 years. (Email rossm@synertechsystemscorp.com)
Gerald (Gary) Cler is an independent consultant who frequently works with the Synertech Systems Corporation. He specializes in energy efficiency, daylighting, renewable energy, and combined heat and power (CHP) applications. He received an MS in mechanical engineering from Colorado State University and a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois. Most recently, he was a mechanical engineer with Encorp, Inc. where he managed the Advanced Technology Group. Prior to that, Gary worked at E Source for 5 years, where he specialized in distributed generation and CHP technologies and applications, as well as high-efficiency residential and commercial heating and cooling technologies. Gary worked for seven years as a machinist, welder, and fabricator, designing and manufacturing many components for the chemical, agriculture, automotive, mining, and food and beverage industries. Additionally, he worked for his father’s plumbing and heating company for a number of years installing new and retrofit residential heating and cooling systems, as well as installing plumbing and natural gas systems. (Email garyc@synertechsystemscorp.com)
John Hutson is a professional in both Marketing and Electronics Design, and works with the Synertech team in developing both daylighting and innovative fenestration systems. John has a BSEE from the University of Rochester and an MBA from Yale. He spent 14 years in electronics design including control and servo systems for high-performance video tape recorders, video signal processing, and GPS receivers. Designs involved board-level work as well as the development of custom ICs. Companies include Ampex, Accom, and Trimble Navigation. All designs were for mass-produced commercial products aimed at both professional and OEM markets. After obtaining an MBA at Yale, he spent the next four years as the product manager for high-end server platforms at Network Appliance. While at Network Appliance he researched, defined, and justified new features and drove their implementation into the product line. (Email johnh@synertechsystemscorp.com)
These building scientists are also working together to develop the Sundolier™ daylighting system under the aegis of the Boulder-based Sunflower Corporation. |
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