Mr. Johnson is the founder of Leppard Johnson and Associates, P.C. His career spans over 45 years in the consulting engineering field, focusing on MEP/FP systems design and specializing in tenant improvement design. His experience includes domestic and international projects in the commercial and industrial sectors. Van has been Project Manager and head design professional for an extremely diverse range of projects, ranging from central business district high-rise office buildings in Houston, Denver, San Francisco, Columbus, and Atlanta, to resort hotels in Palm Beach and Aspen, and including major client tenant improvement projects in over 20 cities nationwide.
Mr. Johnson is registered to practice engineering in 36 states, the Territory of Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. He is knowledgeable about many types of the building systems, coordination requirements for MEP/FP systems, and the impact of the MEP/FP systems on construction practices.
Van’s engineering experience covers a wide variety of system and project applications. This experience provides him with valuable expertise in all of the MEP/FP engineering disciplines. This variety of project and system types has provided him with extensive experience in all types of mechanical systems. In addition, he has extensive experience in the design and application of life safety systems and fire protection.
The project types of his experience include senior living, office facilities, assisted living, mausoleums, mixed-use facilities, high-rise facilities, convention centers, hospitality facilities, educational facilities, and industrial complexes. Van stays abreast of current industry trends and technical advances in mechanical and fire protection systems and applications by attending various seminars and education courses.
Prior to founding Leppard Johnson and Associates, P.C., in 1995, Mr. Johnson spent 20 years at nationally know engineering firms in Houston and Atlanta. Van serves Rice University as a volunteer recruiter and applicant interviewer, is a member of ASHRAE and Past President of the Atlanta Chapter, and serves as a volunteer Boy Scout Leader.
Education: BA, Rice University, 1974; Masters, Mechanical Engineering, Rice University, 1975
ASHRAE: Past President, Atlanta Chapter
Registrations: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Territory of Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington