Understanding Plumbing Systems in Commercial Buildings

Registration Date/Time:
6/8/2027 8:00am Central Time

Event Dates/Times:

• 6/8/2027  8:30am - 5:00pm Central Time
• 6/9/2027  8:30am - 5:00pm Central Time
• 6/10/2027  8:30am - 4:30pm Central Time

• Instructors

  Doug Nelson

  Assistant Professor, Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management Department Milwaukee School of Engineering

  Douglas Nelson, PE, has passion for developing engineers to be successful in the marketplace. He wants all students to be job-ready when the arrive at their chosen career. He does this as an Assistant Professor in the Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management Department at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He has been involved in various aspects of the plumbing industry for approximately 40 years. In addition to teaching plumbing and fire protection he manages learning in both the Civil Engineering and Construction Management areas.

  Christoph Lohr

  Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

  Christoph Lohr, PE, CPD, has over a decade of experience in designing plumbing systems for healthcare, laboratory, hospitality, sports, and university projects. Christoph's current responsibilities as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for IAPMO is to identify long term, high impact projects, develop a business case for them, bring resources to bear, and execute them for maximum results. Christoph's professional activities in the industry extend into multiple volunteer associations, of which he has also assumed leadership roles setting strategy and direction for teams including ASPE Phoenix Chapter, ASPE Society, ASPE Legionella Working Group, ASHRAE Committees, PIPE Trust of Arizona, and IAPMO's Safe Building Reopening Best Practices. Christoph consistently looks to find long-term, holistic solutions that positively impact public health and safety, particularly in the world of water and plumbing.

  Zac Rockendorf

  Senior Project Manager

  Zac Rockendorf, MP, is a Senior Project Manager at JF Ahern company in Milwaukee Wisconsin, with a background in commercial plumbing construction.  With a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering and over 15 years of industry experience in plumbing design, estimating, and construction, he focuses on innovation and efficiencies to bring value to his projects.  Zac is a credentialed Master Plumber in the State of WI and is an active member of the WI ASPE.

  Cory Powers

  Engineering Principal HGA Architects and Engineers

  Cory Powers, CPD, is an engineering principal at HGA in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a background in mechanical design, having specialized in plumbing, medical gas and fire protection systems. A ready source of knowledge and information, Cory provides leadership, planning and coordination to make sure clients receive long-term benefits for their investment. He focuses on sustainable outcomes, researching and analyzing available and new technologies that provide energy-efficient, long-lasting and cost-effective solutions. Cory is a Certified Plumbing Designer, a registered Designer of Engineering Systems in the State of Wisconsin, and a member of ASPE. He is currently a lecturer at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, having earned a BS in Architectural Engineering Mechanical Systems there.

  Jill Imig

  Vice President

  Jill Imig, PE, EDAC is an Associate Vice president with HGA in Milwaukee and has over 15 years of experience in the design of plumbing, medical gas and fire protection systems for healthcare, corporate, higher education and science & technology.  Jill also serves as the Milwaukee office’s mechanical engineering department leader. She has a passion for working as part of an interdisciplinary design and construction team to create designs that best suite client’s needs, considering cost, efficiency, and sustainability. Additionally, she is highly involved with the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), and the Medical Gas Professional Healthcare Organization (MGPHO).

  Tj Smith

  Project Manager

• Program Director

  Mark Malkin

This course has been approved by the State of WI Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) for 20 hours for: Commercial Plumbing Inspector, Journeyman Plumber, and Master Plumber license holders.