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1	1	MURIEL BOWSER
2	2	MAYOR
3	3	The Honorable Phil Mendelson
4	4	Chairman
5	5	Council of the District of Columbia
6	6	John A. Wilson Building
7	7	1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
8	8	Washington, DC 20004 Dear Chairman Mendelson:
9	9	In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
10	10	142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.06(d), I am
11	11	pleased to nominate the following person:
12	12	Mr. Garth Grannum
13	13	2nd Street, NW
14	14	Washington, DC 20011
15	15	(Ward 4)
16	16	for reappointment as a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic licensed in the District member of
17	17	the Board of Industrial Trades, for a term to end June 26, 2026.
18	18	Enclosed you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
19	19	nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
20	20	I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation.
21	21	Please do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
22	22	Sincerely,
23	23	Muriel Bowser
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38	38	Chairman Phil Mendelson
39	39	at the request
40	40	of the Mayor
41	41	A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
42	42	IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
43	43	15 To confirm the reappointment of Mr. Garth Grannum to the Board oflndustrial Trades.
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45	45	17 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
46	46	18 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Industrial Trades Garth Grannum Confirmation
47	47	19 Resolution of 2023".
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49	49	21 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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54	54	26 Mr. Garth Grannum
55	55	2nd Street, NW
56	56	Washington, DC 20011
57	57	(Ward 4)
58	58	27 as a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic licensed in the District member of the Board of
59	59	28 Industrial Trades, established by D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.06(d), for a term to end June 26,
60	60	29 2026.
61	61	30 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
62	62	31 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
63	63	32 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
64	64	Garth Grannum
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67	67	Summary of
68	68	qualifications
69	69	1981 - CURRENT
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71	71	 Andover Continuum Building Automation, Security and Energy
72	72	Management Controls
73	73	 Tracer Summit System Operations II Trane
74	74	 Reliable Building Automation Management Controls
75	75	 Advance Power Building Management Controls
76	76	 Tracer Summit System Operations I by Trane, Building
77	77	Management controls
78	78	 Engineering Impact, NAPE
79	79	 Pneumatic Controls, NAPE
80	80	 Variable Air Volume, Boland Trane
81	81	 Natural gas lift training for offshore oil producing platform
82	82	 Firefighting, lifesaving and operation of offshore escape
83	83	capsules
84	84	 Devault offshore crane operation and maintenance on hydraulic
85	85	pedestal cranes
86	86	 Water Treatment, Chem Treat, Inc.
87	87	 Design/ Installation of Ground Source Heat Pumps
88	88	 Certified Home Inspector
89	89	 Universal CFC Certification
90	90	 Master HVAC and Gas Fitter License, Virginia
91	91	 Master HVAC license, District Of Columbia
92	92	 DC Class 3 Steam Boiler Engineer License
93	93	 Red cross first aid and CPR certification
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95	95	Education
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98	98	1989 - 1991 - University of the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.
99	99	Completion of 100 Hours towards a Bachelor Degree in
100	100	Mechanical Engineering
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102	102	August 1987 - British Columbia Institute of Technology, Vancouver,
103	103	Canada, Computer-Aided Drafting
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105	105	1985 - 1987 - Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Alberta, Canada
106	106	Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology
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109	109	Professional
110	110	experience
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112	112	Currently - Doing courses at PG Community College in pursuit of
113	113	The Facility Management Professional (FMP) credential.
114	114	2012 – PRESENT HVAC INSTRUCTOR AT PRINCE GEORGE’S COMMUNITY
115	115	COLLEGE
116	116	 Heating ventilating and air conditioning instructor at the
117	117	continuing education workforce development center.
118	118	 Develop examinations, syllabi and labs for classroom instruction
119	119	 Identify speakers to present on HVAC-related skills, and
120	120	technologies
121	121	 Accompany students on site visits to various facilities with
122	122	complex HVAC systems to apply classroom knowledge
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124	124	2006 – PRESENT DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES OPERATIONS AT UNIQUE
125	125	RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER
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127	127	 Plans and directs programs to maintain building, grounds, and
128	128	equipment to procure or generate all utilities and their
129	129	distribution systems in collaboration with all other departments,
130	130	insuring safe and efficient operations.
131	131	 Responsible for all engineering programs, up to and including
132	132	heating, cooling, plumbing, gas, electrical, mechanical,
133	133	communications, and construction, administering all aspects of
134	134	acquisition, preventative maintenance, inspection, and operation
135	135	of said equipment, in an effort to minimize service interruption or
136	136	day-to-day activities.
137	137	 Responsible for departmental personnel in all matters pertaining
138	138	to employment, training, performance evaluations, termination
139	139	and grievance issues.
140	140	 Overall supervision of staff, up to and including orientation,
141	141	implementation of policies and practices, staff development,
142	142	performance evaluation, upkeep of good work ethics, and staff
143	143	development.
144	144	 Oversee all responsibitlies for the safe and secure day-to-day
145	145	operation of Unique Residential Care Center. Ensure that all
146	146	security staff performs their duties within the facility in the most
147	147	safe, and cost effective manner. Responsible for the overall
148	148	relief of the reception area and coordination of the security
149	149	department to protect facility, residents and personnel.
150	150	 Investigates all reports of theft on the premises, employs the use
151	151	of marking dye to identify perpetrators, conduct searches,
152	152	ensuring that all legal avenues are followed, i.e. authorizations
153	153	are obtained and reports are generated and submitted to
154	154	appropriate parties.
155	155	 Responsible for planning, organizing, and developing of overall
156	156	operation of the housekeeping department in accordance with
157	157	federal, state, and local standards and guidelines along with
158	158	assuring the highest degree of quality guest care is maintained
159	159	at all times
160	160	 Regular interaction with staff and residents.
161	161	 Available for on-call emergencies.
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165	165	2004 - 2006 PROPERTY MANAGER/PARTNER, GRI PROPERTY
166	166	MANAGEMENT  Acquired, managed and renovated a growing portfolio of single
167	167	family residential units in the District of Columbia.
168	168	 Worked with site teams to maintain and improve the value of
169	169	residential units.
170	170	 Preparation of proposals, strategies and developmental plans
171	171	for residential units to increase marketability.
172	172	 Created marketing plans and strategies in an effort to increase
173	173	company’s portfolio.
174	174	 Maintained customer service standards and resident relations.
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177	177	2001 - 2005 CHIEF ENGINEER, PRENTISS PROPERTIES, LLC
178	178	 Oversaw VERIZON Assets of approximately 2.5 million square
179	179	feet
180	180	 Inspected, evaluated, and performed preventative maintenance
181	181	and/or repairs of the assets and installed systems, including but
182	182	not limited to plumbing, roofs, electrical and fire systems, and
183	183	machinery, including the ability to operate all installed equipment.
184	184	 Evaluated grounds, systems and equipment to en sure
185	185	compliance to safety standards.
186	186	 Supervision of contractors, vendors and engineers to ensure
187	187	compliance with building rules and regulations, and provision of a
188	188	safe working environment.
189	189	 Direct responsibility for the marketability of all vacant space
190	190	ensuring the condition of said vacant space meets inspection
191	191	criteria.
192	192	 Provided assistance to the Marketing Team, and other
193	193	department associates in preparation for asset events,
194	194	inspections and other related activities.
195	195	 Successfully interacted with clients and local officials to effectively
196	196	and amicably solve problems and responded efficiently to
197	197	emergency situations.
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200	200	1999 - 2001 INSTALLER/FIELD SUPERVISOR, SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO.
201	201	 Responsible for securing mechanical permits for all HVAC
202	202	projects in the District of Columbia, and assisted with installation
203	203	on select, complicated projects.
204	204	 Inspected all projects to ensure compliance with appropriate
205	205	mechanical codes.
206	206	 Supervised and trained staff of twenty installations technicians.
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211	211	1990 - 2001 PRESIDENT, SADE’S AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING, INC.
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213	213	 Founder of Sade’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. to provide
214	214	complete heating and air conditioning services for both commercial and residential clients.
215	215	 Developed budget estimates for the smooth overall performance
216	216	of the Company.
217	217	 Reviewed, analyzed and monitored all financial reports and
218	218	projections, including but not limited to all expenditures and other
219	219	revenue activities.
220	220	 Performed and effectively installed all work in accordance with
221	221	client’s architectural plans and state and federal codes.
222	222	 Effectively prepared and submitted competitive bids for the
223	223	acquisition of contracts.
224	224	 Planned and designed all mechanical and electromechanical
225	225	systems for all projects after consultation with clients.
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228	228	1981 – 1984 BP AMOCO TRINIDAD OIL COMPANY, TRINIDAD W.I.
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230	230	 Process control operator on multiple offshore oil platforms
231	231	 Operated the secondary recovery water flooding facilities
232	232	 Served as platform safety officer.
233	233	 Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform minor platform
234	234	repairs and servicing
235	235	 Complied with environmental and safety regulatory requirements
236	236	and take corrective action as required
237	237	 Worked 12 hour shifts on a 7 days on 7 days off rotation
238	238	 Adhered to and engaged in safety protocols including hazard
239	239	identification, equipment lock- out and emergency response
240	240	 Worked with generators, automatic transfer switches and other
241	241	electrical mechanical systems
242	242	 Monitor the production process and conducted daily production
243	243	accounting.
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245	245	Additional
246	246	professional
247	247	activities
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249	249	- National Association of Power Engineers
250	250	- American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
251	251	- International Ground Source Heat Pump Association
252	252	- DC Emergency Healthcare Coalition
253	253	- DC Emergency Healthcare Security Directors Committee
254	254	- DC Healthcare Association Emergency Management Committee for skilled
255	255	nursing facilities
256	256	OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
257	257	2010 - Present DC Emergency Healthcare Coalition Duty Officer
258	258	 Maintains constant availability for initial consultation to the
259	259	coalition notification center and to jurisdictional authorities as the
260	260	representative of the healthcare coalition.
261	261	 Officially recognized as the collective healthcare organization
262	262	liaison to DC authorities during initial stages of an incident;
263	263	authorized to contact incident authorities on behalf of the
264	264	healthcare organizations for incident information to share with
265	265	coalition
266	266	 Serves as consultant to coalition organizations or public sector
267	267	agencies about notification messages and initial incident
268	268	considerations for coalition members
269	269	 In anticipation of activating the Healthcare Coalition Response
270	270	team (HCRT), determines the initial staffing plan for the HCRT.
271	271	 Assumes the HCRT leader position or other team position
272	272	and/or briefs HCRT personnel as they are assigned
273	273	 Resumes Duty officer position as the HCRT is demobilized.
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275	275	Computer
276	276	Experience
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278	278	- Microsoft Office For Windows
279	279	- Microsoft Excel
280	280	- Carrier Resource II Heating and Cooling Load Calculations
281	281	- Right - J Heating and Cooling Load Calculations
282	282	References Available upon request
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285	285	Executive Office of the Mayor - Office of Talent and Appointments
286	286	John A. Wilson Building \| 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 \| Washington, DC 20004
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291	291	Garth Grannum
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293	293	Garth Grannum is the Director of Facility Operations at Unique
294	294	Residential Care Center and is a current member of the Board of
295	295	Industrial Trades.
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297	297	In his current role with the Unique Residential Care Center, Mr.
298	298	Grannum manages four departments and also chairs the safety
299	299	committee. Mr. Grannum is also currently an HVAC instructor at
300	300	Prince George’s Community College.
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302	302	A Ward 4 resident, Mr. Grannum received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from
303	303	the University of the District of Columbia. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
304	304	Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
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306	306	Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
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310	310	The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724 -7681
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312	312	To: Tommy Wells, Steve Walker
313	313	From: Betsy Cavendish
314	314	Date: June 26, 2023
315	315	Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating Garth Grannum, Alex Lemu,
316	316	Michael Johnson, Khidhar Abdulshakur, Gregory Kinyard, Jr., William H. Satterwhite III, and Cliffton Tamorria as members of the Board of Industrial Trades
317	317	This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above- referenced resolutions and
318	318	found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
319	319	hesitate to call Vanessa Careiro, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-724-1303, or me at 202- 724-7681.
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322	322	______________________________ Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
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