Who We Are
Our Mission
The Building Performance Center (BPC) provides learners high quality training programs that create pathways for advancement in the field of home performance and weatherization.
Our team
The BPC team combines experience gained from working on over 1,000 buildings with science-based, expert knowledge of building performance. We’re experts in the field of weatherization and building energy conservation.
Ross Quigley
Director
Ross Quigley, Director of Opportunity Council’s Home Improvement Department, has worked in the building trades for over 20 years, and has been in weatherization since 2009; including as a weatherization installer, energy auditor, trainer, and program manager. During his time at Opportunity Council, Ross designed and developed pilot programs for moderate-income weatherization, market-rate multifamily weatherization, and net-zero home retrofits.
Ross oversees Building Performance Center, the training center serving the needs of Washington State’s 27 Low-Income Weatherization programs. He is a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor and a BPI certified Building Analyst and has a bachelor’s degree in Visual Fine Art from Western Washington University.
Robyn Kauppila
Administrative Assistant
Robyn has been with the OC since 2009. With a degree in Administrative Assistance, Robyn contributes strong organizational, research and computer skills to the BPC. Robyn is responsible for registration coordination, workshop logistics and information sharing among BPC training participants.
Chris Clay
Technical Training & Quality Assurance Manager
Chris’s background in building and weatherization goes back to 1986. As a senior trainer, he provides expert instruction and insight for the BPC’s weatherization training program, custom workshops, and national and regional conferences. He also provides technical assistance and quality assurance review for the OC’s weatherization, home repair and lead hazard reduction programs.
- Chris is nationally recognized for his work with weatherization technicians and managers of weatherization and energy efficiency programs.
- Chris is an expert in diagnosing combustion safety problems and diagnostic testing.
- Chris is a certified trainer for the EPA’s lead safe renovator program.
Certifications
- BPI Building Analyst Professional
- EPA-Accredited Lead Risk Assessor
- Refrigerant Transition & Recovery
- Heating Specialist
- Residential Mechanical Ventilation Installation
Presentations
- Weatherization Fundamentals for QPS of British Columbia, June 2011
- Air Sealing for the Affordable Comfort Inn Conference Portland, April 2011
- Weatherization Trainers Workshop for ORISE, April 2011
Sean Slocum
Quality Assurance Inspector
Information coming soon.
Jake Nuckolls
Building Performance Center Manager
Jake has been involved with Weatherization and building trades since 2009 and is currently a Trainer and Inspector for the Building Performance Center in Bellingham, Washington. Jake has worked as a crew member, crew leader, project coordinator, Lead Risk Assessor, among other things. He has presented at Energy Outwest, is a BPI certified proctor, and is thoroughly enjoying the position of Technical Trainer and QA specialist.
Dan Ceaser
Trainer, Opportunity Council Island County Programs Coordinator
Dan has worked in the field of weatherization since 2000. He currently performs weatherization assessments and coordinates projects for the Opportunity Council. His experience over the years includes work as a weatherization technician, Crew Lead, BPC trainer, CEC energy auditor, programs coordinator, and he enjoys just being out with the guys in the field. Dan is a senior trainer for the Building Performance Center.
Walter Fogg
QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR AND TECHNICAL TRAINER
Walter’s varied background in the building trades combines auditing, marketing, and design. His journey started in Vermont working for a home performance contractor as an energy auditor, estimator, and marketing manager. After switching coasts, he joined Opportunity Council as an auditor and now trainer and inspector. Additionally, he assists the Building Performance Center with on-line and print content management and design. He is a BPI certified Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector and has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts and a graduate certificate in open source web development from Marlboro College.
Sam Dougherty
QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR AND TECHNICAL TRAINER
Information coming soon.