Doug Tellin, Project Manager
After a rewarding 13-year career working as a master electrician, Doug left his career to follow his true passion in electrical safety. Doug began working for an electrical safety firm where he developed an electrical safety training curriculum, built safety program plans, and was placed in charge of field operations for arc flash assessments involving hundreds of facilities in North America and abroad.
After several years in the electrical safety field, Doug saw an opportunity to adapt to what the industry was lacking. Using his expertise from both his master electrician career and his time as a leader at another firm, Doug partnered to open ESS. Doug envisioned a firm that did not cut corners, was 100% transparent with clients, and ultimately provided clients with a work environment built with electrical safety as their priority.
Doug has developed, implemented, and trained personnel ranging from machine operators to university instructors. Doug commonly speaks at national tradeshows, client-hosted seminars, and regional conferences. Doug also presents NFPA 70E training classes regularly. His presentation skills, as shown in client feedback, are the best in the business.
Doug was responsible for developing industry-leading tactics for data collection when Arc Flash hit the scene nearly 25 years ago. His arc flash experience includes healthcare facilities, power generation, university campuses, warehouses, distribution, and manufacturing facilities, plus numerous property management facilities. Recently, Doug has served as a trainer and electrical safety subject matter expert for Architect of the Capitol on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Greg Windisch, Operations Manager
As Operations Manager, Greg plays a vital role in ensuring our clients receive the critical electrical safety information they need to establish a safe working environment.
Greg began his career in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving as a sniper and sniper instructor during two tours in Iraq. After his 4 year military service, he embarked on an 11-year career in the electrical field, gaining extensive experience in the installation and design of commercial, industrial, and institutional electrical systems. He managed numerous large-scale electrical construction projects across the Midwest during this time.
Greg transitioned from the construction field to a career in electrical safety over a decade ago, joining ESS to focus on advancing workplace safety standards. He attended the NJATC/IBEW Local 124 apprenticeship program and attended Metropolitan Community College. In addition, he is a Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP) as well as an authorized American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructor. Greg is also an active member of both the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Seth Jones, Field Service Manager
As Field Service Manager, Seth ensures our employees receive the critical electrical safety information they need to create and maintain a safe working environment. He also ensures ESS personnel are thoroughly trained, well-equipped, and prepared to perform tasks with precision and safety.
Seth began his career with ESS after completing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Project Management from Baker University. Over his 10 years with the company, he has played a pivotal role in overseeing the training of new hires, ensuring that training programs are up-to-date and compliant with the latest OSHA and NFPA standards. Additionally, Seth is responsible for maintaining the quality control of the data collection process and ensuring adherence to current standards and best practices.
In addition, Seth is a Certified Electrical Safety Technician (CEST) as well as an authorized American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructor. He is also an active member of both the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Matthew Herrmann, Engineering Manager and Lead PE
Matt is the Engineering Manager and lead PE for ESS. He oversees the day-to-day engineering operations while continuously developing and improving ESS’s processes and procedures. As the lead PE, he serves as the Engineer of Record for all engineering tasks, including arc flash hazard, device evaluation, and coordination studies.
Before joining the ESS team, Matt worked for Kiewit as a Lead Electrical Engineer. During his time with Kiewit, Matt worked with various project teams to design and build combined-cycle generation facilities, along with other high-profile projects, under the Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) model. Matt was a support Electrical Engineer for several projects, eventually working his way up to Lead Electrical Estimator and then Lead Electrical Engineer. Matt received his initial Professional Engineering license in 2017 and is currently registered in more than ten states. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Missouri – Kansas City.
Ryan Blair, Electrical Designer
Ryan is an Electrical Designer at ESS, supporting engineering projects through system modeling, drafting, technical analysis, and select field work. His work supports engineering studies through accurate modeling and drafting. Ryan specializes in SKM PowerTools modeling, one-line diagram development, and AutoCAD drafting for electrical layouts and floor plans. He also performs field work, including meeting with clients and walking through facilities to support project quoting, data collection, and project understanding. Ryan has three years of experience in the electrical field and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Missouri–Kansas City.
Noah Hawkins, Director of Business Development
Noah Hawkins is the Director of Business Development for ESS, overseeing growth in the US, European, and Asian markets. Noah assumed the role of the business lead at ESS in 2019, helping to expand their presence in multiple industries and develop partnerships with consultants and vendors throughout the safety industry. Noah implemented a CRM for ESS and has since developed a streamlined business model for ESS, where he manages marketing strategies and leads development activities, promotional campaigns, and traditional sales activities.
From 2014-2019, Noah was a lead sales associate at Seam Group (formerly Lewellyn Technology), now part of the ABB Service group. During his time at Lewellyn Technology, Noah gained invaluable experience in the electrical safety industry, working directly with clients to help them implement NFPA 70E safe work practices in their facilities. Prior to his time at Lewellyn Technology, Noah consulted for NAVAIR at NSWC, Naval Surface Warfare Center (Crane), to assist with the safe implementation of new weapon systems into deployment.
Noah holds two degrees, including a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Indiana State University, along with a Computer Science degree. Noah resides in Indiana.
Brandi Bowles, Administrative Lead
Brandi has been working with Electrical Safety Specialists for nine years. Brandi manages on-site schedules for our field technicians and training staff. Brandi’s experience in this role helps ensure a seamless transition from the business side of your projects to the operations side with proper communications and preparedness levels. Brandi also handles outside vendor setup and accounts payable for the ESS team.
