Welcome!
User Group
2024
Wednesday Session Abstracts
Welcome to the User Group & Steering Committee Updates
Jeff Rabensteine, Rachel Morgan & Tony Catanese
Welcome to Pensacola Beach! We’re happy you’re here. Jeff Rabensteine and Rachel Morgan will provide company updates before transitioning to the remaining sessions.
Tony will discuss the members of the Steering Committee, their roles, and key deadlines for nominations and voting. He will also present special awards to recognize certain customers.
Stay Ahead: Regulatory and Reporting Updates
Susan Kennedy
This presentation will review current and upcoming air-related regulatory and reporting topics relevant to MATS and non-MATS facilities, including ECMPS 2.0, Risk and Technology Review, Good Neighbor Plan, Title V, QAQC, Monitoring Plans, and more.
StackVision Update
Daniel Frome
In this presentation, Daniel will provide a high-level overview of new features and enhancements for StackVision 7.5
Prism Update
Landon Zabcik
In this presentation, Landon, our software architect, will provide essential software updates to Prism. This includes the current Prism release 2.0, technology and platform updates, feature updates, bug fixes, and some future plans and enhancements to Prism and the Prism platform.
Understanding Parts 75, 60 & 63:
A Comparative Overview
Bethany White
All CEMS are used to continuously measure, record, and report emissions but the requirements can be quite different depending on the underlying regulation. This presentation will highlight similarities and (perhaps more importantly) differences in the installation, certification, ongoing QA/QC activities, and reporting of data for CEMS used for various regulatory programs. This presentation will touch base on Part 63 as well as Part 60 and Part 75.
General CAPD Updates and CAMD Business System Updates with CDX
Bryan Ramirez & Karina Stetsyuk
Bryan will present a high-level overview of the Clean Air and Power Division reorganization, providing brief updates on the status of the Good Neighbor Plan and the status of the ECMPS and CBS reengineering.
Karina will dive into the new registration method for Clean Air and Power Division’s (EPA) CAMD Business suite of applications when ECMPS 2.0 is launched. Registration will be updated due to security mandates and will be utilizing EPA’s Central Data Exchange (CDX). Her presentation will explain this new method of registration and how users can access and receive permissions in our applications.
Petrochemical & Refinery StackVision Panel
Alexis Ferguson, Clint Anderson, Brian Fowler
Join DAS experts in discussing StackVision’s future for petrochemical and refining facilities. What are your DAS and reporting struggles? What are your wins that could help others get the most out of their DAS?
8864 Data Controller Update
Anthony Dougherty
In this session, you will learn valuable tips and tricks for the 8864 Data Controller Generation 2 based on a decade of experience. Anthony will walk you through valuable training tailored to petrochemical plants.
FleXReports in Action: Everyday Applications for Enhanced Reporting
Daniel Frome
Join Daniel as he discusses valuable ways to utilize FleXReports at your facility. You will leave the presentation confident that FleXReports can be an additional tool in your reporting arsenal to streamline your air emission monitoring needs.
Thursday Presentation Abstracts
Environmental Track
Mastering Alarms: Digital Inputs, Polling, Server Channels, Scripts, and Common Communication Alarms
Joel Crawford
This presentation on StackVision alarming will explore the various methods of generating alarms within the StackVision system, including audible alarms, outputs to third-party systems, and email notifications.
Attendees will gain insights into the pros and cons of each alarming method and examine the associated settings.
The session will provide a comprehensive overview of how alarms are configured and managed in StackVision, offering practical guidance to optimize alarm responsiveness and integration with external systems.
Shea Harborth
Join us for a live demonstration of StackVision, tailored specifically for technicians. This session will provide a hands-on introduction to the fundamental features of StackVision, focusing on essential tools and navigation techniques.
Attendees will learn how to effectively use DataLab for data analysis, leverage the Dashboard for real-time monitoring, and utilize CalLab for calibration management.
Designed to build confidence in using StackVision, this presentation will equip technicians with the skills needed to maximize the system’s capabilities in their daily operations.
Tyler McCaslin from OPC
Monitor downtime means much more than invalid hours reported in an EDR. This presentation will explore a holistic view of lessons learned regarding information transmission upsets that impact operations and reporting.
Darren Hemingway & Tae An
During this presentation, Darren and Tae will explore the different types of Controller upgrades, the Benefits of upgrading your Controller, and some tips for a pain-free controller upgrade on StackVision systems.
Daniel Frome
During this presentation, Daniel will go over what a successful server migration looks like, how to best prepare for one, and the virtualization options a new server environment will provide.
JessLee Sanchez
Andrew Bermudez
During this presentation, Andrew will discuss Group Report Generator, Task Scheduler, and Linked Reports: three ways to get more out of your StackVision reports by automating them to meet your needs more efficiently.
CEMS Track
Edward Elizondo
This presentation will examine the differences between what is required for a system categorized under Part 60 or Part 75 requirements. It is possible for a system to be subject to both, and some things are addressed in one system that are not in the other. We hope to help people understand where the cross-over is and is not for these regulations.
David Robertson from Ohio Lumex
The metals team at Ohio Lumex has conducted research over the past three years to develop a continuous/semi-continuous measurement method for metal-hazardous air pollutants as part of the EPA’s Small Business Innovation and Research program.
The overall goal is to develop a sorbent trap method similar to PS-12B, using a trap design capable of being sampled in pairs for up to 7 days at a time. A suitable sorbent material with low background metals concentration was synthesized at the Ohio Lumex metals lab, and subsequent field studies were conducted to better understand the material’s metals capture efficiency.
Several phases of field data analysis and trap reconfiguration have been completed based on the challenges encountered during field studies and a need to enhance the material’s capture efficiency.
Bobbi Greenwalt, Greg Owen and John Cutaia
This session will touch on several critical CEMS equipment topics that technicians often face. Attendees will learn how to plan for major CEMS equipment obsolescence, umbilical dos and don’ts, and how to solve CEMS issues in the field.
Brad Vick from APC
As industries worldwide continue to prioritize environmental responsibility, we are seeing a higher emphasis on safeguarding CEMS systems against the threat of a cyber-attack. CEMS are being required to adhere to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, which are in place to maintain the reliability of our power grid.
The increasing interconnectedness of CEMS systems exposes them to cyber threats that could compromise data integrity, regulatory compliance, and overall environmental stewardship efforts.
This presentation delves into the current cyber threat landscape and what makes utilities particularly attractive and vulnerable to attacks. We will explore the vulnerabilities, risks, and potential consequences associated with a breach. I will walk through the efforts Alabama Power Company is undergoing to ensure protect our CEMS systems from a cyber-attack.
We will go into technical details on how configuration changes are required within the ESC Spectrum data controllers to accomplish isolation.
Minimizing Downtime: Strategies for Preventive and Corrective Maintenance, Upgrades, and Spare Parts
Bobbi Greenwalt & John Cutaia
This presentation will focus on strategies to minimize downtime through effective preventative and corrective maintenance, as well as the timely use of upgrades and spare parts. The session will cover key components such as stingers, probes, umbilicals, sample conditioning systems, analyzers, and data acquisition systems. Attendees will learn best practices for maintaining these critical elements, ensuring operational continuity and reducing the risk of unexpected failures.
The presentation will also provide insights into when and how to implement upgrades and manage spare parts inventories to optimize system reliability and performance.
Richard Himes – EPRI
Explore the transformative potential of in-situ optical Monitor Technology featuring UV-DOAS and tunable diode lasers. Learn the fundamental principles, benefits, and real-world applications as seen through EPRI research conducted in Program 233—Emissions Measurement and Monitoring. Assess its compatibility with your facility and make informed decisions for enhanced efficiency and innovation.
Bobbi Greenwalt & John Cutaia
This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of Particulate Matter Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (PM CEMS), focusing on the available monitoring technologies and vendors in the market. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the certification requirements for PM CEMS, with a special emphasis on the PS-11 Correlation.
The session will delve into the technical aspects of PS-11, exploring its applications and significance in ensuring accurate and compliant particulate matter monitoring. This presentation is ideal for those seeking to enhance their knowledge of PM monitoring options and the essential steps for certification.
Robert Baxter from B3 Systems
B3 Systems has been involved with particulate matter continuous emission monitoring systems (PM CEMS) since 2010. During this time, we have seen and learned a lot.
This presentation is primarily focused on those just getting into PM CEMS monitoring, but there should be something for everyone. It will primarily be a summary of lessons learned.
It will include topics on monitor location, calibration, auditing, manual sampling, particle matter stratification, process conditions, and issues with low PM concentrations. Some of these items you can control, and others you can not. Some of these items could affect your application, and others will not. But you may not know until you are into it, so it is always good to have an understanding that they could exist.
The presentation will also touch on items that we think are key to a successful PM CEMS testing program.
Petrochemical Track
Anthony Dougherty
In this session, you will learn valuable tips and tricks for the 8864 Data Controller Generation 2 based on a decade of experience. Anthony will walk you through valuable training tailored to petrochemical plants.
Ryan Huddleston from Marathon
The presentation will focus on the compliance challenges that have emerged with flares since the introduction of the new refinery sector rules.
It will explore potential compliance risks associated with these flares and provide strategies for overcoming them.
The objective is to offer actionable insights to help ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining operational efficiency.
Alexis Ferguson & Brian Fowler
Join Alexis and Brian to discuss any questions you may have.
How do I use SV/8864 daily?tackVision or the 8864 Data Controller daily?
How can we make your job easier?
I need help understanding the configuration work needed to deploy better StackVision or 8864 Data Controller.
Eric Swisher from ALL4
This presentation provides a comprehensive update on the latest developments in petrochemical regulations. Attendees will gain an understanding of current regulatory challenges and opportunities, equipping them with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving regulatory environment effectively.
StackVision Beginner Track
Mark Astudillo
Learn how to manage your CEMS data with StackVision’s DataLab tool. DataLab is a powerful interface that performs all types of data analysis and correction in one place. You will learn to use advanced data reviewing tools such as filters, summaries, and colors to highlight data anomalies/status. Additionally, the session will cover how to create, save, and recall customized displays in views for easy access, as well as how to drill down data to see varying intervals.
Mark Astudillo
Join us for a deeper look into the role of CalLab and the Cylinder Management tools. CalLab allows you to manage daily calibration checks, change various data values, such as the reference values and actual (CEM) values, and reevaluate the calibration error. CalLab also manages 7-day calibration error tests, offline calibration demonstrations, and cycle/response time tests. Cylinder Management is a tool to manage gas cylinders that run calibrations and validations for daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual QA tests (such as linearities, NOX correlations, and RATAs). You will learn how to use CalLab to manage historical calibration data and Cylinder Management to manage calibration gas cylinders. We will also review best practices for calibration reports.
Mark Astudillo
In this session, you will learn about Linearity & RATA tools to enter certification data. We’ll teach you the importance of understanding quarterly and annual QA tests, including what they are and the requirements for each. We will also cover how to record and store quarterly and annual QA test data.
Mark Astudillo
In this presentation, we will walk through the steps of accessing and using the SQL reporting services to create linked reports and schedule report generation. We will cover standard StackVision reports with the required default settings.
Mark Astudillo
This session will discuss using the Alarm System Design reports to review alarm settings and causes in StackVision. We will explain the differences between the three alarm types, how to acknowledge and clear active alarms, and review alarm history reports.
Mark Astudillo
In this session, we will review the purpose and functionality of the 8864 Data Controller tools for remote access and control. We will cover how to access the Data Controller tool, best practices to retrieve data not yet polled, and remotely initialize calibrations from StackVision.
Mark Astudillo
This session will cover how to access and use the Logbook feature. LogBook allows you to log system conditions, manage maintenance activities, and track activities in StackVision. We will explain automatic entries, how to filter historical entries, and review previous examples.
Prism Track
Regulatory & Reporting Team
This workshop is intended for those responsible for updating electronic monitoring plans for Part 75-affected sites. The reporting team will discuss what and why changes are needed and how to update monitoring plans and DAS for an equipment changeout. Participants are encouraged to bring their own projects and laptops so that members of the reporting team can assist with changes and troubleshoot critical errors.
Steven Glanovsky
This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the 8864 Data Controller’s integration with Prism Data Acquisition Software (DAS), focusing on current functionalities and upcoming enhancements.
We will explore the features available in Prism and within the 8864, including Q-type (Modbus) channels, internal 8864 reports, and the new Gen2 Dashboards.
The discussion will then transition to future Prism enhancements, highlighting the addition of advanced capabilities such as Math Channels, Counter Channels, Event Programs, and Controller Alarms.
You can currently use these features within the 8864 can circumvent server communication issues so that the Control Room can continue to receive critical information.
This presentation will equip attendees with a deeper understanding of the 8864’s capabilities and how to leverage its full potential for optimized data management and operational efficiency.
Hannah Harris
In this presentation, you will see the features of Prism that contribute to quarterly and annual reporting, including hourly data, excess emissions, oil/gas GCV, and many others.
You will see a visual representation of where this information lives in Prism, how to access it successfully, and find additional reporting records via ECMPS.
New CEMS Parts Hotline: Faster Service at Your Fingertips
Ensure your CEM Systems are always in top shape with our dedicated Spare Parts Hotline. We're here to provide you with the parts you need, when you need them.
Meet Our Guest Speakers
Bethany White - RTP Environmental Associates, Inc.
Bethany’s 25 year career includes both consulting and industry experience. Prior to joining RTP, Bethany worked for RMB Consulting & Research, Allegheny Energy Supply, and PPG Industries. While she enjoys a good regulatory review, Bethany gets a bit antsy if she’s away from the plant for too long. She prides herself on her “boots on the ground” approach to compliance. Bethany received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University with a minor in Environmental Engineering.
Brad Vick - Principal Engineer for the Electronic & Data Services | Alabama Power Company
Brad serves as the Principal Engineer for the Electronic & Data Services group at Alabama Power Company. He earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and subsequently completed his Master’s in Computer and Software Engineering from Auburn University.
E&DS is responsible for developing and maintaining Alabama Powers’ in-house Environmental Data Acquisition System (EDAS). EDAS consists of a network of servers, ESC data controllers, innovative software applications, and custom reporting tools for a multitude of compliance, laboratory, plant, and field service needs.
Bryan Ramirez - Environmental Policy Analyst | EPA CAPD
Bryan Ramirez has been an Environmental Policy Analyst at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the Clean Air and Power Division (CAPD) for 2.5 years. His work includes leading and assisting regulatory compliance efforts for various cap and trade programs managed by CAPD, such as the Acid Rain Program and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, assisting with several aspects of the CAPD re-engineering effort, and working as a Part 75 regional analyst. Bryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Masters of Science in Sustainable Engineering, both from Villanova University.
David Robertson - Analytical Chemist | Ohio Lumex
David Robertson is an analytical chemist on the metals team at Ohio Lumex. He has been working on analytical method development for the metal HAPS trap for the past year. David has developed analytical methods for oil and gas, environmental, and cannabis quality control industries, and is passionate about environmental chemistry and geochemistry. His favorite scientist is Clair Patterson.
Eric Swisher - Technical Director | ALL4
Mr. Eric Swisher has more than 20 years of professional experience in the air quality consulting field and serves as the Technical Director for ALL4’s Continuous Monitoring Systems (CMS) Technical Team responsible for implementing strategic monitoring programs, training, audits, and ongoing compliance support. In this role, Mr. Swisher has implemented and integrated a multitude of vendor-supplied Data Acquisition and Handling Systems (DAHS) at utility, petroleum refining, chemical, and industrial manufacturing facilities (including StackVision provided by ESC Spectrum).
Mr. Swisher’s experience in successful DAHS implementation includes the development of procurement and functional specifications, developing data flow strategies (acceptable by the facility’s IT standards), configuration, installation, verification, integration into the facility’s workflow, compliance support, and project management. The projects also include opportunity evaluations and verifications of existing systems to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and value for Instrument Technicians, Operations, Management, and Environmental personnel.
Karina Stetsyuk - IT Specialist | EPA CAPD
Karina Stetsyuk has been an IT Specialist at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the Clean Air and Power Division (CAPD) for 3.5 years. Her work in CAPD includes leading and assisting with several aspects (technical, security, and UX) of the CAPD re-engineering effort as well as building public and internal tools for automation, analysis, and documentation. Karina Stetsyuk holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Hood College.
Richard Himes, P.E. - EPRI Technical Executive Environmental Controls Program Area Generation Sector
Richard Himes is a Technical Executive at EPRI, where he has worked for the previous 25 years. Rick is working as the Program Leader of Continuous Emissions Monitoring and Measurements and managing projects within other Environmental Controls program areas. Before joining EPRI, Mr. Himes worked as a consultant for 17 years in the electric utility industry, solving combustion-related problems and demonstrating and evaluating emerging emission control technologies. Mr. Himes received a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine, and a M.B.A. from the University of Southern California. Mr. Himes is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of California.
Robert Baxter - President | B3 Systems
Robert Baxter is a co-founder of B3 Systems and has a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Arkansas. Since 1991, B3 Systems has been providing key support functions to the emission testing and monitoring markets.
Ryan Huddleston - Marathon Petroleum Company
Ryan holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering and a M.S. in Environmental Engineering. He has worked in the industry for over 15 years and with Marathon for a decade. He has served as Marathon’s Subject Matter Expert for CEM systems.
Tyler McCaslin, PhD - OPC Senior Environmental Specialist
Tyler McCaslin is a Georgia native who currently works as an Environmental Specialist for Oglethorpe Power Corporation (OPC) since 2019. OPC is one of the nation’s largest power supply cooperatives serving 38 Electric Membership Corporations which, collectively, provide electricity to approximately 4.3 million Georgia residents. In this role, he supports environmental compliance for 8 combined cycle and simple cycle combustion turbine facilities as well as a pumped-storage hydroelectric facility. Tyler was formally trained as a chemist at both Berry College (BS; Rome, GA) and Georgia Institute of Technology (PhD; Atlanta, GA) with proficiency in laser spectroscopy. He also has a background as a network operations engineer and enterprise hardware/software support technician.
ESC Spectrum Speaker Biographies
Alexis Ferguson – Lead Senior System Implementation Engineer I
Alexis Ferguson is the technical lead over refining and petrochemical facilities for ESC Spectrum. She holds a bachelor’s in chemical engineering and started working with ESC Spectrum in DAHS implementation for power gen clients nine years ago. Alexis has spent the past six years focusing on designing, implementing, and developing standards for refinery and petrochemical DAHSs encompassing the refinery sector rule (RSR), J/Ja, GHG, and most recently, Ethylene, MON, HON, and OLD MACTs. She has worked with dozens of refining and petrochemical facilities and acts as a technical resource for her coworkers. Outside of work, she is an avid board game hobbyist and brings a “game on” attitude to meeting the DAHS needs of her clients.
Andrew Bermudez - Senior Lead Implementation Engineer
Andrew Bermudez joined ESC Spectrum in 2007 as a Project Engineer. He has worked in several areas within the company over the years and currently works as a Senior Lead Implementation Engineer within the DAS Engineering group. Andrew and his team spend time configuring ESC Spectrum’s StackVision systems to meet complex power and petrochemical regulatory requirements. He has particularly deep experience with Part 75 DAHS design and ECMPS reporting requirements, including CEMS, MATS, Appendix D/E, and LME methodologies. A special focus of Andrew’s work experience has been software usability, having previously participated in a key role in designing ESC Spectrum’s configuration tools. He has also assisted in customer education, giving on-site training classes and conference presentations.
Away from work, Andrew enjoys exploring the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with his family. He and his family recently moved to Alaska, where there is plenty of outdoors to enjoy. Andrew graduated from Southern Adventist University in 2007 with a B.S. Science in Computer Science and Business Administration.
Anthony Dougherty – Senior R&D Manager
Anthony has been with ESC Spectrum for 12 years and has worn many hats during that time, including Project Engineer, StackVision Business Analyst, StackVision Development, Customer Success Engineer, Senior Product Engineer, the sole developer of DLSuite, and now the Senior R&D Manager here at ESC, Spectrum. As Senior R&D Manager Anthony reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer of ESC Spectrum and is responsible for all development efforts related to the 8864. Anthony is responsible for and is heavily involved in all development aspects of the 8864. Anthony Graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 2000.
Bobbi Greenwalt – Proposal Engineering Manager
Bobbi joined ESC Spectrum in 2020 and currently is the Proposal Engineering Manager working out of the Pensacola, FL office. Previous ESC Spectrum roles include Proposal Engineer and CEMS Integration Manager. Bobbi came from the utility industry and had 14 years of Instrument and Control experience, including CEMS and project management. She has an AAS in Electrical and Industrial Automation Technology and a BAS in Applied Engineering.
Brian Fowler – Vice President of Product Development
During his decade-plus tenure at ESC Spectrum, Brian has held a number of different positions, giving him a unique perspective. He began in software implementation before being promoted to director of engineering and marketing. Then, he moved to Operations to manage Sales Support, Project Engineering, Customer Service, and Controller Production departments. These experiences provided an ideal background for Brian to serve as a Director and now as a VP of Product Development for all ESC Spectrum products. Brian graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2001 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an M.B.A. in 2011.
Brian Perlov, PE – Principal Engineer
Brian earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tennessee. He is a registered Professional Engineer. Brian has 24 years of experience with the DAS and CEMS industry. Brian has held various positions within ESC Spectrum’s DAS group including Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager, and Project Manager. In addition to DAS Projects, Brian focuses on developing ESC Spectrum DAS Engineering Standards.
Clint Anderson – Senior Lead System Implementation Engineer
Clint joined ESC Spectrum in 2014 as part of the DAS Engineering team. In his time here, Clint implemented ESC Spectrum’s StackVision DAS software across the country within the power generation and petrochemical sectors. In addition, Clint functions as a team lead within the engineering department, where he mentors junior staff and aids in the design and management of large-scale projects. His experience spans both the technical integration of various analyzers and controls instrumentation with the DAS, as well as the regulatory requirements of
the DAS software through knowledge of Part 75, Part 60, and Part 63
compliance.
Clint also has experience with project management software such as Salesforce and Teamwork to aid in efficiently completing projects across the team. Clint graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2013 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Daniel Frome – Senior System & Database Administrator
Daniel has recently been involved heavily in the StackVision development process with the advent of ECMPS 2.0 and new regulatory requirements driven primarily by the EPA. As a Senior System and Database Administrator, Daniel consults with the support of hosting, server management, and SQL Server-related support cases and customer questions. He also serves as a FleXReports Business Analyst and project implementor. Daniel might be a subject for many products and processes and a “master problem solver” concerning development and support issues, but he still feels like he is always routinely learning something new about either regulations or product knowledge. Daniel earned his B.S. in Computer Science from Maryville College with a minor in Economics and Statistics and an M.B.A. from East Tennessee State University.
Darren Hemingway - System Support Engineer II
Darren started his journey with ESC Spectrum in July 2023, recently celebrating his 1-year anniversary last month. During his time here, Darren’s favorite experiences have been growing into his role with the support of his peers and celebrating the wins with our customers after a tricky problem is resolved! Darren loves the excitement of facing something new knowing that he has the full support of his peers and management, ready to help with whatever challenges come his way. Although his journey has only just begun, Darren looks forward to all the antics and adventures that lie ahead and, more importantly, all the fun memories to be shared with his ESC Spectrum Family!
Edward Elizondo II – Lead Regulatory and Reporting Engineer
Edward joined ESC Spectrum in March 2016. In his time working for ESC Spectrum, he has helped customers and employees understand and report data for part 75 and part 60 requirements. Other areas of specialty include helping and understanding MATS reporting facilities and Alberta EDRs. He received his Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University-Kingsville in 2014.
Greg Owen – Lead Field Service Engineer & Lead Trainer
Greg joined ESC Spectrum in 2014 as a Field Service Engineer and currently serves as the Lead Field Service Engineer at the Pensacola office, installing and maintaining customer CEMS systems. Greg also serves as the Lead Field Service Trainer to meet the continuous advancement in knowledge and experience for the local service department technicians and customers. Prior to ESC Spectrum, Greg graduated from a US Air Force Electro-Mechanical Tech School in 1987, USAF Avionics Tech School in 1991, and the USAF Avionics Instructor Certification Course in 1997. Greg has many years of experience that he enjoys sharing with customers to help make their CEMS Systems function better and give them fewer headaches.
Hannah Harris - Regulatory & Reporting Engineer
Hannah Harris is a member of the Regulatory and Reporting Team based in Austin, TX, and has been with ESC Spectrum for over 4 years. She majored in Environmental Science at Concordia University Texas in Austin and eventually moved to Georgetown, TX, to be closer to family. She enjoys being outdoors with her husband, Nathan, and their two wild toddlers, Natalie (3) and Thomas (1).
Jeff Rabensteine – President
Jeff joined ESC Spectrum in 1988 and has served in many capacities including Engineering, VP of Marketing & Sales, VP of Customer Support, VP of Operations, and Executive Vice President. His diverse experience has led to a rich understanding of the regulatory landscape and business challenges that our customers face. He has served the industry through participation in a variety of ASME committees and EPRI task groups. Jeff graduated from The University of Tennessee in 1990 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
JessLee Sanchez - Lead Regulatory & Reporting Engineer
JessLee has been employed with ESC Spectrum for over 8 years. His primary responsibilities include providing support with regulatory and reporting requirements for P75, P60 & P63 customers. Prior to ESC Spectrum, he was a science teacher for 3 ½ years until moving on to the refinery and energy industry for a total of 11 years (including ESC Spectrum) in the environmental/regulatory department. JessLee graduated from Texas A&M University of Corpus Christi with a Bachelor of Science.
Joel Crawford – Senior Lead Systems Implementation Engineer II
Joel has been with ESC Spectrum for over 10 years as a Systems Implementation Engineer. In his time at ESC Spectrum, Joel has gained experience in StackVision Configuration, 40CFR60/40CFR63/40CFR75 regulations, Modbus communications, OPC communications, integrating StackVision DAS with various DCS and other process control systems, implementing SSL and SSH communications, coordinating site network communications with IT departments, and acting as a business analyst with ESC Spectrum development team to develop StackVision features. Joel has worked with numerous analyzers and incorporated them into the StackVision DAS, including various brands of gas chromatographs, mass spectrometers, calorimeters, TDLs, flowmeters, opacity analyzers, TRS/NOX/SO2/CO/CO2/O2 analyzers, and use of ECMPS for data review and correcting reporting error. Joel has completed hundreds of successful engineering projects during his time as an Implementation Engineer, including dozens of successful new or changed-out DAS projects. Joel graduated from East Tennessee State University in 2007 with a B.S. in Computer Science.
John Cutaia – Field Service Technician V
John has been in the industry for over 32 years, starting with stack testing in 1992. He comes from Luminant Power where he was in the CEMS support group for 10 years, providing support to all power plants on continuous emission monitoring system hardware and software. John also was a training instructor for Extractive and Dilution (CEMS) systems for plant site technicians.
Landon Zabcik – Software Architect
Landon has worked for ESC Spectrum for over 15 years as a Software Developer in the product development department. During that time, he’s worked on projects such as Prism, RATAView, and QAInsight. Most recently, Landon has been serving as the Software Architect on the product development team, involved heavily in the Nova project and the overall product infrastructure, platform, and technology for all of ESC Spectrum’s products. Landon has also spent some time at Ascend Performance Materials and Duke Energy. He received his Bachelors of Computer Engineering (’01) and Masters of Software Engineering (’03) both from Auburn University.
Mark Astudillo – Senior Training Specialist I
Mark Astudillo joined the ESC Spectrum family in 2004, after retiring from a rewarding 21-year career in the United States Navy. Mark earned his Master Training qualifications while in the Navy, and this prepared him to engage in his second career as ESC Spectrum’s Educational Services Coordinator.
Rachel Morgan – Executive Vice President
Rachel joined ESC Spectrum over two decades ago as a Software Support Specialist. She has assumed many roles over the course of her career, including Director of Customer Services, VP of Development and VP of Customer Services. She currently serves as the Executive Vice President and oversees the CEMS portion of the organization, including CEMS Services, CEMS Integration, and CEMS Training; Rachel graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1999 with an M.S. in Computer Science.
Shea Harborth – Field Service Technician
Steve Glanovsky – System Implementation Engineer III
Steve has been working at ESC Spectrum since 2019, starting in the Customer Services and Reporting group, then moving to the Engineering group. As a System Implementation Engineer III, Steve works to configure StackVision, Prism, RATAView, and QAInsight systems for customers. Steve graduated from St. Edwards University with a degree in Chemistry.
Susan B-Kennedy, QEP – Regulatory and Reporting Manager
Susan joined ESC Spectrum in April 2022 after a 25-year career in the power industry. Her primary responsibility is to manage and lead the regulatory and reporting team for ESC Spectrum. Through her previous experience working in the power industry, Susan helped power plants and associated facilities comply with various environmental laws and regulations covering all media. Her technical areas of specialty include research, analysis, and documentation of Federal and State air emission compliance. She received her Bachelor of Science (’92) and Master of Science (’96) degrees from Auburn University.
Tae An - System Support Engineer II
Tae started at ESC Spectrum in September 2023 with a background in Computer Engineering from the University of West Florida. He is a husband to Lydia and father to their blue heeler, Sunny. He values learning from interactions with customers and peers.