Education:
University of Kansas – Lawrence Kansas
Bachelor of Science Architectural Engineering
Emphasis: Illumination and Electrical Design
Registration:
Colorado, Arizona and Kansas
Professional Affliations/Memberships:
IES (Past Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary)
Ms. Carpenter has more than 17 years of experience as an architectural engineer with an emphasis in illumination and electrical design. She has expertise in the design of communications systems, fire alarm systems, lighting systems, nurse call systems, security systems and medium voltage underground utilities.
Ms. Carpenter's experience includes healthcare facilities, justice centers, educational facilities, sports facilities and commercial office buildings.
In her spare time, Ms. Carpenter enjoys spending time with her family.
Favorite Mechanical Device: KitchenAid mixer
Favorite Place To Relax Or Getaway: The mountains, the beach or at home with family
Favorite Food To Eat On The Fly: Taco Bell!
Favorite Hobby: Playing with my kids
Funniest Thing You've Ever Heard: My daughter's explanation of why birds fly in a "V" shaped pattern..."It's for VACATION." (Fly the friendly skies!)
"Can't Live Without Snack" Living In Your Desk Drawer: Coconut M&Ms
Favorite Quote To Live By: "A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step."
Best Place You've Eaten In The Mile High City: Anywhere they serve Mexican food
Paperclips Or Stapler? Stapler
Favorite Part Of Engineering: The electrical part!
What You Do To Relieve Stress: Run, walk, tennis, ski, bike, yoga or hiking
Favorite Movie: The Secret of My Success
You Grew Up In: Arvada, Colorado
What Do You Do When You're In An Airplane? Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride
Coffee: Black, With Creamer, With Milk or With Sweetener? No thanks!
Person That Inspires You: My dad
Your Best Day Ever At Work Was: Every day
When You Were A Kid, You Wanted To Be: Pilot or teacher
If You Could Change One Thing About Colorado, It Would Be: Nothing! It is absolutely perfect.
Favorite Music: All kinds
Favorite Sport: Basketball (NCAA), gymnastics and skiing
Best Dessert: Chocolate
Best Trip Or Vacation: Europe