Principals
Chris Albright
PE, CEM, LEED AP, CxA
Education
- BS Architectural Engineering, Kansas State University 1998
Certifications
- Professional Engineer (2002) 37 States
- Certified Energy Master (AEE)
- LEED Accredited Professional (USGBC)
- Commissioning Authority (ACG)
Experience
With Smith & Boucher since 1998
Who is Chris?
Chris is a complex problem solver and forward thinker. He has more than 20 years of experience in MEP design, facility assessments, energy audits, master plans and commissioning services. Chris started his career as an intern with Smith & Boucher, then joined full time as an entry-level engineer upon graduation. He continued to advance both his engineering and leadership skills, developing the startup business model for the commissioning and energy studies groups, and establishing engineering tools and techniques that are unique to the energy analysis industry and provide benefits of engineering integrity and creative analysis. Chris has given back to the community through his service in the military and volunteering, along with his wife Kristina, with the American Cancer Society. Chris and Kristina are also active in a variety of activities with the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Chris and Kristina have three boys and a daughter. In addition to being an avid outdoorsman, Chris also enjoys woodworking and construction.
What does Chris do?
According to Max (son), Emme (daughter)…
Dad goes to a lot of meetings, talks to people and tells contractors how to do their jobs. He also figures out what projects to renovate. He spends a lot of time drawing on big sheets of paper with a red pen, drawing plumbing and air vents.
Ryan Diediker
PE, RCDD, LEED AP
Education
- MS Architectural Engineering, Kansas State University 2004
- BS Architectural Engineering, Kansas State University
Certifications
- Professional Engineer (2011) 26 States
- Registered Communications Distribution Designer (BICSI)
- LEED Accredited Professional (USGBC)
Experience
With Smith & Boucher since 2007
Who is Ryan?
Ryan provides leadership in project oversight, quality control and technical expertise. Ryan earns high client satisfaction through developed trust, meaningful relationships and project commitment. His passion for his clients and his projects is evident through his genuine love of the job and his willingness to go the extra mile to meet his clients’ needs and expectations. He has extensive knowledge designing MEP systems that extends into envelope and general construction activities. His knowledge and experience are utilized to provide cost-effective designs, not only with considerations in initial cost, but also maintenance and energy. Ryan enjoys spending quality time with his wife, who was his high school sweetheart. His time is filled keeping up with his three kids and their activities. Ryan is an avid sports fan and loves watching and attending as many sporting events as possible, especially Sporting KC. He has become known as the neighborhood electrician and enjoys helping neighbors, friends and the community with their electrical needs as well as any other way he can help and get involved.
What does Ryan do?
According to Vivie (daughter)…
You’re kind of obsessed with wires. You go on mysterious private jets. You have a helmet for some reason… Two in your trunk that you do nothing with!
Associates
Matt Pellman
PE, CGD
Education
- BS Architectural Engineering, University of Kansas 2004
Certifications
- Professional Engineer (2008)
- Certified GeoExchange Designer (AEE)
Experience
With Smith & Boucher since 2004
Who is Matt?
Matt works with clients to design MEP systems. For the majority of his career, he has focused on system design, project management, and construction administration services. His responsibilities include project management and designing HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial buildings. Matt is one of only three Certified GeoExchange Designers in Kansas. Matt comes from an HVAC family. His dad was a service pipefitter, his uncle (his dad’s twin brother) was a service pipefitter, and his other uncle (his dad’s brother-in-law) was a service pipefitter. While other families get together at Thanksgiving to watch football and talk about world events, Matt’s family talks about chillers, boilers, and troubleshooting HVAC system problems. Matt has completed two Half Ironman races and one Full Iron Distance triathlon. The fact that these were over 10 years ago is irrelevant, and he is still able to hold this over his co-workers, especially Jared Langenfeld. Outside of work, Matt enjoys coaching his three kids’ soccer teams and taking them camping and fishing.
What does Matt do?
According to Jamie (9), Chelsea (7), Spencer (5)…
Designs ventilation and piping systems. [He] designs piping of houses and has meetings to talk about designing houses. He writes on paper.
Matt Heinrich
Education
- Associates Degree of Science, Design Technology, Johnson County Community College 2000
Experience
With Smith & Boucher since 2000
Who is Matt?
Matt started his career at Smith & Boucher as an intern in 1999. Now with 20 plus years of experience, he has a reputation as a hands-on, reliable and approachable engineer that always emphasizes client satisfaction. Matt enjoys all aspects of his role, ranging from project management, system evaluation and design, construction administration and mentoring younger staff. Above all, he loves seeing the satisfaction of people he serves, in healthcare, K-12, justice, hospitality and beyond. With a focus in HVAC and plumbing design, Matt has managed and designed many types of building systems ranging from the most complex to very small renovations. Matt inherited his work ethic and family-first perspective from his parents. Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife, Dana, and their three daughters. He also enjoys anything outdoors, especially a round of golf.
What does Matt do?
According to Finley, Piper, Tatum (daughters)…
Air conditioning and fix air systems. Dad fixes lunch.
Brian Daniels
Education
- Associates Degree, Architectural Engineering, Southeast Community College 2001
Certifications
- Lighting Certified Professional (NCQLP)
Experience
With Smith & Boucher since 2001
Who is Brian?
Brian has more than two decades of design experience in MEP engineering, which have been proudly spent with Smith & Boucher, working his way up from entry-level engineer to being one of our most valuable leaders. Brian excels in all aspects of MEP engineering, but lighting design has always been one of his passions. He is an LC certified lighting designer, and many of his projects have won Awards of Merit from the IESNA. Brian and his wife, Heather, have two grown daughters, Skyler and Makenna. In addition to being an avid Nebraska football fan, he has a passion for travel and all of the different experiences and perspectives that go along with it.
What does Brian do?
According to Makenna (daughter)…
Lightman…you design lighting and umm…all of the other electrical stuff in buildings? And then you have to go see them to check that it’s all good. You sit in front of a computer all day connecting a lot of lines.
Jared Langenfeld
PE
Education
- BS Engineering Technology, Pittsburg State University 2009
Certifications
- Professional Engineer (2014)
Experience
With Smith & Boucher since 2013
Who is Jared?
Jared enjoys providing solutions for clients and their requirements for the MEP design of their building. He has more than 10 years of experience in providing these solutions. Jared started his career as a design engineer at Black & Veatch, then joined Smith & Boucher in 2013 looking for a more direct impact on buildings. At Smith & Boucher, he took on greater responsibilities for the entire project timeline, from initial schematic design through building turnover to the owner. He also has a passion for guiding young engineers in expanding their technical expertise and learning how to manage a project. In his free time, Jared enjoys automotive racing, running, cycling, and soccer. Not only does he drive race cars, he is also the mechanic for his race vehicles. He doesn’t give in to the excuse of getting old for not competing in marathons like some of his coworkers, namely Matt Pellman. He competes in several half marathons, full marathons, and century bike rides each year and is a Sporting KC season ticket holder.
What does Jared do?
According to (Mom and Dad)…
“You draw stuff. Have to understand the airflow principals.” “Design HVAC for the new Johnson County Courthouse. Work with architects and go to job sites.”
