Welcome from AEE

Bill has served as Executive Director of AEE since November 2017, succeeding Al Thumann, Founder of AEE, who served as AEE's Executive Director for 40 years. Bill has been involved in the energy management industry for over 30 years and brings expertise in energy efficiency, instrumentation, automation, building systems, and executive leadership. In his 10 years at AEE, he has led many key initiatives and has been managing the day to day operations of the organization in his role as Managing Director.

He is responsible for managing and developing programs for membership, certification, publications, and conferences. He has worked with many local, state and federal agencies to develop workforce training programs and led the initiative to gain ANSI 17024 Accreditation and U.S. DOE Better Buildings Workforce Guidelines recognition of the AEE certifications.

Bill attended the University of Georgia and is a Certified Energy Manager® (CEM®), a member of the Commercial Workforce Credentialing Council Board of Advisors, a member of the Certification and Licensure Advisory Group for Credential Engine and was previously Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Varec, a Leidos company.

Opening Session

Bill Kent, Executive Director, Association of Energy Engineers Welcome from AEE | Dec. 1 | 9:00 am

Opening Keynote Speaker 2 Title | 9:30 - 10:00 am

Opening Keynote Speaker 3 Title | 10:00 - 10:30 am

Bill Kent, Executive Director, Association of Energy Engineers
Welcome from AEE | Dec. 1 | 9:00 am

Opening Keynote Speaker 2
Title | 9:30 - 10:00 am

Opening Keynote Speaker 3
Title | 10:00 - 10:30 am