Douglas P. Matern, PE
President - Senior Principal in Charge
B.S. Electrical Engineer, 1972 - University of Central Florida
1978, Registered Professional Engineer, FL, LA, NC

Mr. Matern is a registered professional engineer with over thirty-four years of experience in the design, construction management and analysis of electrical systems. He has designed systems for numerous projects exceeding $4 billion in total construction cost. Mr. Matern is accountable for all major project coordination from design to construction implementation. He is directly responsible for all facets of electrical engineering which include power, lighting, communications systems, security systems, controls systems, lightning and surge protection, instrumentation, energy management, cost estimating and specifications.

Adrian Baus, P.E., LEED AP, RCDD - Vice President
Director of Engineering - Registered Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer,
and Fire Protection Engineer / Technology Engineer
B.S. Electrical Engineer, 1991 - University of Central Florida
1998, Registered Professional Engineer, Florida - Electrical
2004, Registered Professional Engineer, Florida - Mechanical & Fire Protection

Mr. Baus has over 21 years experience in construction and engineering, encompassing practical field experience as well as design expertise, that he has gained through performance on over 200 education projects. His extensive knowledge and on the job experience has led him to play a major role in the Education Division of MPE. Mr. Baus is a registered electrical, mechanical and fire protection engineer and he is an expert in renovation and new construction, concentrating in electrical, power, lighting, communication systems, security systems, lightning and surge protection, energy management, technology, cost estimating, and construction administration. Mr. Baus is also a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Ryan Strandquest, LEED AP - Vice President / Energy Specialist
Head of Education Division - Senior Project Manager - Mechanical Engineer
Master of Science in Engineering Management, 2008 - University of Central Florida
B.S. Engineering Technology, 1996 - University of Central Florida
1998, Certified to Calculate the Florida Energy Code

Mr. Strandquest has a Master’s Degree in Engineering Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology from the University of Central Florida and he is a LEED Accredited Professional.  Ryan brings with him over thirteen year’s experience in Mechanical Engineering and Project Management.  Ryan is currently a Vice President and the Head of the Education Division for Matern Professional Engineering, Inc. Ryan’s overall responsibilities include project management, quality control, design, specifications, scheduling, and technical support for mechanical and plumbing systems design.  He has a wide range of experience in hotels and resorts, commercial applications, central energy plants, as well as K-12 and University experience.  Ryan specializes in Central Energy Plants and Energy Saving Concepts.  He has coordinated over $1,000,000 in rebates through FP&L’s and Progress Energy’s rebate program for Orange County, Seminole County, and Lake County School Districts alone.