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CORPORATE STAFF

Officers

  • Cooper Kessel, Principal Architect Cooper Kessel
    Title: Principal Architect/President
    Education: Bachelor of Architecture
    School:California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, CA

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  • Sheri Kessel, Office Manager, Controller Sheri Kessel

    Title: Corporate Secretary/CFO
    Education: Business Accounting
    School: California State University, San Jose

    Sheri has more than 30 years experience in office management and business accounting. As the co-founder of Alternative Energy Designs, Inc. she is responsible for the legal aspects of the Corporation, while overseeing the day-to-day activities of the accounting and administrative staff.



Administrative Staff

  • John "Jupe" Schiavo, Controller John Schiavo

    John "Jupe" Schiavo
    Title: Controller
    Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
    School: Humboldt State University Arcata, Calif.

    Jupe, a native of Tuolumne County, has recently returned to the area from the North Coast where he worked in public accounting.  As an accountant/auditor he provided a variety of services to a broad spectrum of small businesses.  

    Before entering public accounting he was enlisted in the United States Navy and worked as an Aviation Electronics Technician.  His interest in electronics and electrical stems from having worked for his family’s electrical contracting business prior to enlisting in the Service.

    As our controller, Jupe is excited to be working with an environmentally-conscious firm which, after nearly 30 years in the energy-efficient design industry, remains on the cutting edge of residential design and construction.

  • Lisa Davidson, Bookkeeper Lisa Davidson
    Title: Bookkeeper
    Education: University Level Accounting Courses and General Education
    School: Diablo Valley College, Concord, CA

    Lisa provides full charge bookkeeping services and support to the Controller. She has been a bookkeeper for over 20 years.





  • Ginger Dugan, Administrative Assistant Ginger Dugan
    Title: Administrative Assistant
    Education: A. A., City College of San Francisco
    School: San Francisco, CA

    Ginger assists in preparation and editing of all office correspondence and project communication. She relocated from the Bay Area where she was the office manager for a real estate investment firm for over 20 years. Lengthy experience in all facets of office management, as well as familiarity with real estate development have proven to be valuable assets.




  • Melissa Patrick, Administrative Assistant Melissa Patrick

    Melissa Patrick
    Title: Administrative Assistant
    Education: Interior Design
    School: Art Institute of Seattle, Seattle, WA

    Melissa's experience in interior design and architecture prepared her well for the multiple areas she is responsible. Not only is she responsible for the routine correspondence that flows in and out of our company, but she also creates the marketing materials and computer presentations that are used to promote our energy efficient buildings.



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