Rudy is a Commissioning Associate at Verdical Group, where he participates in all aspects of the building commissioning process.

He draws on two decades of experience in the AEC industry to make sustainability accessible and practical for clients on a project-by-project basis. His experience includes due diligence and project feasibility, managing entitlements, code analysis, project advocacy and stakeholder engagement, client representation, permit procurement, competitive bid facilitation, contract management, construction coordination, building commissioning, and sustainable design implementation.

Project focus areas include LEED stewardship (BD+C NC, Homes, Core and Shell, Neighborhood Development, Warehouse and Distribution Centers, Commercial Interiors), National Green Building Standard (NGBS), CALGreen compliance, Fitwel, Building Commissioning, and ESG goal setting.

Rudy actively volunteers to promote social resiliency through mentorship by teaming with various nonprofits. He has provided college and career guidance for first generation students from underrepresented communities and undergraduates pursuing careers in sustainability, and he has served as a board member for youth athletics.