CORPORATE STAFF
Officers
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Cooper Kessel
Title: Principal Architect/President
Education: Bachelor of Architecture
School:California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, CA -
Sheri Kessel
Title: Corporate Secretary/CFO
Education: Business Accounting
School: California State University, San JoseSheri 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
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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.
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Lisa Davidson
Title: Bookkeeper
Education: University Level Accounting Courses and General Education
School: Diablo Valley College, Concord, CALisa provides full charge bookkeeping services and support to the Controller. She has been a bookkeeper for over 20 years.
Ginger Dugan
Title: Administrative Assistant
Education: A. A., City College of San Francisco
School: San Francisco, CAGinger 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
Melissa Patrick
Title: Administrative Assistant
Education: Interior Design
School: Art Institute of Seattle, Seattle, WAMelissa'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.